Those who fly frequently may have heard this question asked at some point on a plane. In-flight medical incidents can range from minor to serious, and sometimes the outcome is fatal. “A death on board ...

Based in Rapid City, the crew will use this asset to transport patients needing to go farther distances for higher-level ...

There has been no shortage of bizarre, tragic on-flight medical emergencies over the decades. A few minutes after drifting to sleep, Paulo Alves was awoken by a call from the plane's PA system: "If ...

In March, a Frontier Airlines flight was headed from Phoenix to Las Vegas when a female passenger stopped breathing. The flight attendant yelled in the cabin for help. A passenger who was trained as a ...

We all know those announcements, if not from our own travels, then at least from movies and TV shows. “Is there a doctor on board?” And the thing is, the answer is pretty much always yes. A doctor may ...

Airplanes carry basic medical kits with some advanced medications requiring a medical professional to dispense, along with equipment like AEDs and oxygen. The decision to divert a flight during a ...

A recent experience by a flight attendant based out of Minneapolis has highlighted the extra lengths cabin crew are asked to ...

In-flight medical emergencies occur on 1 in every 604 flights worldwide. Airline passengers who are healthcare professionals should be prepared to respond, advise the authors of a study published in ...

Gov. Josh Green speaks at a news conference this afternoon at the State Capitol to discuss his emergency proclamation after a medical transport flight went missing off Maui. Behind Green are Brigadier ...

For pilots, staying airborne isn’t just about skill, it’s also about staying certified. Regular medical examinations are a critical part of maintaining a pilot’s license, ensuring every aviator meets ...

Air traffic controllers lost communication for about 10 minutes with a small Mexican Navy plane carrying a young medical ...