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Understanding Learjet 35 vs Learjet 60 Air Ambulances: Quotes, Costs, and Aircraft Types

By |2026-06-10T13:08:42+00:00October 6th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

When a loved one needs an air medical transport, the experience can feel overwhelming. On top of the stress of dealing with a new and unknown medical process, you may find yourself sorting through quotes that don’t always explain exactly what’s included. One of the biggest differences in cost often comes down to the type of aircraft used for transport. At first glance, a Learjet is a Learjet - but not all models are the same. The three most common jets used in medical transport are the Learjet 60, Learjet [...]

AirCARE1 Completes 12-Year Inspection on Lear60 Aircraft: All Aircraft Now Available for Service

By |2026-06-12T14:48:10+00:00January 21st, 2025|Categories: Aviation, Company News|Tags: , |

At AirCARE1, we commit to providing the highest level of care to our patients. Our commitment to excellence goes beyond delivering superior air medical transports—it extends to the equipment and aircraft that make our services possible. We proudly announce that our expert team of full-time mechanics, Richard Deland (Director of Maintenance), Layton Hart (Lead Mechanic), and Neal Phearson (Mechanic), completed a major milestone - the 12-year inspection of one of our Lear60 aircraft entirely in-house. The team completed the inspection impeccably. This past week, our pilots successfully conducted the [...]

AirCARE1 Upgrades Fleet: Now Exclusively Operating Learjet 60 Aircraft

By |2026-06-10T13:16:50+00:00November 1st, 2024|Categories: Aviation, Company News|Tags: , |

We’re pleased to share some exciting news! AirCARE1 has fully upgraded our fleet to the Learjet 60 aircraft, reinforcing our commitment to providing the highest standard of care and comfort for patients during air ambulance transports. This significant transition marks a pivotal moment in our mission to enhance the quality of service we offer our patients. Over the past few years, we have focused on transitioning to the Learjet 60, a highly regarded and reliable aircraft in the air ambulance industry. With the latest addition of a new Learjet [...]

AirCARE1’s Newest Learjet 60 is Now Transporting Patients

By |2026-06-10T13:29:08+00:00December 18th, 2020|Categories: Company News, Press Release|

AirCARE1 is pleased to announce the addition of its second Learjet 60. The Learjet 60 is the fastest, quietest, and most luxurious aircraft on the market and provides the most comfortable transport for patients. This addition brings the fleet of AirCARE1 company owned aircraft to two Learjet 60's, two Learjet 35's and one Learjet 36. Each executive quality Learjet aircraft is equipped as an airborne intensive care unit enabling the medical team to perform live saving interventions. About the Learjet 60 Aircraft The Learjet 60 is the largest, [...]

AirCARE1 Adds 2nd Learjet60 to Their Air Ambulance Fleet

By |2026-06-10T13:31:33+00:00June 8th, 2020|Categories: Press Release|

AirCARE1 is pleased to announce the addition of a second Learjet 60 to their fleet of air ambulance aircraft. This new aircraft joins a fleet of company owned and operated aircraft that include Learjet 35/36A’s and a Learjet 60. The newly added Learjet 60 will perform medical transport flights throughout North, South and Central America including Alaska and the Caribbean as well as worldwide operations in the near future. Over the last year, AirCARE1 has been upgrading their air ambulance fleet from Learjet 35/36s to Learjet 60s with the introduction [...]

AirCARE1 Adds 5th Learjet to Their Air Ambulance Fleet

By |2026-06-10T13:47:01+00:00July 9th, 2019|Categories: Press Release|

July 9, 2019 Press Release AirCARE1 has announced the addition of a Learjet 60 to their fleet of air ambulance aircraft. This new aircraft joins a fleet of three other Learjet 35As as well as a Learjet 36A which are owned and operated by AirCARE1. The Learjet 60 will perform medical transportation flights throughout North America, South America and Central America. In addition, the newly added aircraft will be able to perform operations to Europe in the future. The addition of the Learjet 60 provides a number of benefits which [...]

AirCARE1 Adds Learjet 36A to Their Air Ambulance Fleet

By |2026-06-10T13:53:53+00:00December 4th, 2017|Categories: Press Release|

AirCARE1 has announced the addition of a Learjet 36A to their fleet of air ambulance aircraft. This new aircraft joins a fleet of three other Learjet 35As owned by AirCARE1. The Learjet 36A will perform medical transportation flights throughout North America, South America and Central America. In addition, the newly added aircraft will be able to perform worldwide operations to Europe, Asia and the South Pacific in the near future. The addition of the Learjet 36A provides a number of benefits which will allow AirCARE1 to better service their patients [...]

AirCARE1 Celebrates 1st Anniversary of New Learjet Aircraft

By |2026-06-10T14:07:24+00:00September 6th, 2016|Categories: Press Release|

AirCARE1 is celebrating the first anniversary of the inaugural flight of their third Learjet aircraft. This third aircraft has increased AirCARE1’s capacity to fly more patients to more international and domestic destinations than ever before. Their newest Lear 35A is one of the latest models manufactured to date by Learjet and keeps with the company’s vision of transporting patients in elegant, executive quality Learjets in a pleasant medical environment. AirCARE1 has differentiated themselves from all others in the air ambulance industry by utilizing a Holistic approach to patient care. As [...]

AirCARE1 Receives Blanket Mexican Air Ambulance Permit

By |2026-06-10T14:11:41+00:00February 25th, 2014|Categories: Company News|

AirCARE1 is pleased to announce we have received our Blanket Mexican Air Ambulance permit from the government of Mexico. This blanket permit allows AirCARE1 to conduct “at will” air ambulance operations in and out of Mexico. AirCARE1 has worked diligently to obtain a blanket Mexican Air Ambulance permit in order to provide ease of access to patients needing expeditious medical evacuations out of Mexico. A blanket Mexican Air Ambulance permit allows AirCARE1 the capability of launching flights to Mexico with a two hour call out time while flying to Mexican [...]