Fleet Details

Our fleet

Kalitta MedFlight’s commitment to operational excellence includes owning and maintaining a fleet of fully equipped air ambulances.

All our captains are airline transport pilot (ATP) rated and are held to the highest standards of safety and professional conduct, which surpass those required by commercial airlines.

Kalitta Charters exceeds the stringent operational and maintenance requirements set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, as demonstrated by being an approved carrier for the Department of Defense (DoD) and our Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) accreditation.

With bases of operations located in both Ypsilanti, Michigan and Morristown, Tennessee, our aircraft are thoroughly supported and are consistently maintained in a safe and airworthy condition.

Configurations:

Our Lear 35 and Lear 36 aircraft are perfectly suited for medical transports. These jets are able to seat up to eight people, or four people when medically configured with a stretcher, and are able to fly non-stop for up to four hours (approx. 2,000 statute miles). This range allows for both cross-country and international flights. Most of our aircraft are equipped with a large cargo door that allows for ease of patient transfer into and out of the aircraft.

  • Cabin height: 4’4″
  • Length: 12’9″
  • Width: 4’9″
  • Baggage space: 30 cubic feet
  • Max altitude: 51,000 feet
  • Max speed: 530 mph

 

All of our medical aircraft are pressurized and climate-controlled and, depending on the configuration of the medical equipment and stretcher, can accommodate one patient, two critical care medical personnel (typically a registered nurse and a registered respiratory therapist) plus two family members. This configuration may be limited depending on the medical equipment required to meet the needs of the patient during the transport. Despite this variable, the patient will always be accompanied by at least two members of our critical care team.

Aircraft quick facts:

  • All our aircraft are flown by two-pilot crews.
  • Two critically trained medical personnel accompany all patients on every journey.
  • The number of family members (typically a maximum of two) that may travel with the patient is determined by the medical equipment needed on board to meet the patient’s care needs during the transport.
  • An accommodation for only one piece of carry-on luggage per passenger is permitted due to the limitations in the baggage area at the rear of the aircraft. Arrangements will be made to ship other luggage to the final destination if it is not possible to travel with the patient.
  • Catered meals are offered on all longer-distance flights (over three hours) for family and patient alike. We can accommodate any dietary restrictions. Beverages and snacks are always provided.