24/7 Air Ambulance
ICU-equipped aircraft permanently on standby. Transport ventilators, multi-parameter monitors, defibrillators — hospital-level critical care at altitude.
Life-Saving
Air Ambulance
When It Matters Most
ICU-equipped medical evacuation aircraft on standby 24/7 across East Africa and the Africa–India healthcare corridor. 60-minute launch target. KCAA certified.
ICU-Equipped Aircraft
60-Min Launch Target
KCAA Certified
8 African Hubs
Need Medical Evacuation?
Our coordinators are available 24/7/365.
Emergency Call — +254 791 100 911 WhatsApp DispatchRequest Medical Evacuation
Coordinators on standby 24/7/365
2,000+
Patients Evacuated
15+
Years Experience
8
African Hubs
60m
Launch Target
Why TannAir
Why Medical Teams
Trust Us
Every critical factor that matters when a patient's life is on the line — we've built our operation around it.
60-Min Launch Target
Our ops center mobilises aircraft and crew within 60 minutes of confirmed dispatch — day or night.
ICU-Level Crew
Board-certified physicians and ACLS/ATLS-certified paramedics on every medical evacuation flight.
KCAA Certified
Fully licensed by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority with an impeccable safety record.
Pan-African Reach
8 strategic hubs across East, West, and Southern Africa plus a dedicated India healthcare corridor.
24/7 Dispatch Centre
Round-the-clock operations centre staffed by experienced aviation and medical coordinators.
Bed-to-Bed Precision
We manage every ground-to-air-to-ground handoff — no logistical burden on families or referrers.
Medical Services
Comprehensive Medical
Evacuation Services
From emergency ICU transport to complex repatriation — TannAir delivers precision medical aviation across the continent.
Bed-to-Bed Transfer
Fully coordinated ground-to-air-to-ground service. We manage ground ambulances at both departure and arrival hospitals — zero logistical burden on the family.
International Repatriation
Specialising in the Africa–India healthcare corridor. We handle flight clearances, medical visas, and hospital admissions end-to-end for critical patients.
Pain Management Transport
Advanced stabilisation protocols overseen by our Lead Anaesthetist for complex trauma and post-operative patients requiring careful transit management.
Isolation Unit Transport
Safe evacuation of infectious-disease patients using negative-pressure containment and strict PPE protocols — protecting crew, patient, and community.
Neonatal & Paediatric Evacuation
Specialist neonatal transport incubators and paediatric critical care protocols for our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Aviation Assets
Our Fleet
Five aircraft covering every medical mission — from remote bush strip evacuations to inter-continental critical care transfers — all maintained to the highest airworthiness standards.
Air Ambulance / Remote Access
Cessna Caravan 208B
The workhorse of East African medical aviation. The 208B handles short unpaved strips in remote bush environments — essential for reaching patients in hard-to-access areas — while providing a stable ICU-configured cabin for critical patient transport.
Capacity
12
Speed
186 kts
Range
1,070 NM
Best For
Remote / Bush Access
Rapid Medical Response
Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil
Versatile single-engine helicopter ideal for rapid medical response, city-to-city transfers, and reaching confined landing zones inaccessible to fixed-wing aircraft. Agile, reliable, and operator of choice across Africa.
Capacity
5
Speed
130 kts
Range
300 NM
Best For
Medical / Leisure
Light Medical Evacuation
Bell 206 JetRanger
The iconic JetRanger — compact, dependable and suited for light medical evacuations from confined landing zones, executive transfers, and rapid response to urban trauma scenes.
Capacity
3
Speed
100 kts
Range
300 NM
Best For
Urban / Confined LZs
Critical Care / Tactical
Bell 407
A high-performance turbine helicopter trusted for aeromedical missions, tactical operations, and corporate transport across challenging terrain. Preferred platform for critical inter-facility transfers.
Capacity
5
Speed
140 kts
Range
330 NM
Best For
Critical / Tactical
Group Transfer / Repatriation
Embraer 120ER
A pressurised 30-passenger turboprop capable of regional routes at speed. Ideal for mass casualty scenarios, corporate group medical transport, and international repatriation missions requiring higher capacity.
Capacity
30
Speed
260 kts
Range
900 NM
Best For
Group / Repatriation
How It Works
Rapid Response Protocol
From first contact to wheels-up, our synchronised deployment process ensures every second counts.
01
Emergency Contact
Call our 24/7 dispatch. We assess your case, provide transparent quoting, and confirm flight viability within minutes.
02
Medical Configuration
Our Chief Medical Officer speaks directly with the referring hospital to configure the precise ICU equipment and specialist crew needed.
03
Bed-to-Bed Transfer
Aircraft launches within 60 minutes. Ground ambulances at both ends are coordinated — seamless continuous care until hospital admission.
Executive Team
Our Leadership
Guided by deep clinical expertise and aviation logistics experience — the team behind every safe evacuation.
Hitesh Kapoor
Founding Director
Seasoned entrepreneur and visionary founder. Oversees strategic direction and operational integrity, ensuring every patient receives world-class attention through logistical precision.
Dr. Devi Mongare
Lead Anaesthetist & Pain Management
Highly qualified Anaesthetist with specialised credentials in Pain Management. Responsible for clinical safety during high-stakes evacuations and complex cases in transit.
Operational Zones
Africa–India Corridor
Headquartered in Nairobi, we position aircraft strategically across East Africa and maintain a vital healthcare lifeline to India.
African Hubs
- Nairobi (NBO)
- Mombasa (MBA)
- Dar es Salaam (DAR)
- Kampala (EBB)
- Kigali (KGL)
- Addis Ababa (ADD)
- Johannesburg (JNB)
- Lagos (LOS)
Indian Destinations
- Delhi (DEL)
- Mumbai (BOM)
- Chennai (MAA)
- Hyderabad (HYD)
- Bangalore (BLR)
- Kochi (COK)
Client Stories
Trusted Across Borders
Real stories from patients and families we've served during their most critical moments.
"When my father needed immediate cardiac surgery unavailable locally, TannAir arranged the bed-to-bed transfer to India within hours. Exceptional care throughout."
"TannAir is our trusted partner for critical transfers. Their adherence to ICU protocols during transit gives total confidence when referring severe trauma cases."
"Dr. Mongare's pain management team during my evacuation made an agonising situation bearable. True professionals at every step of the way."
FAQ
Common Questions
Clear answers about our medical evacuation and air ambulance capabilities.
Our target launch time is 60 minutes from flight confirmation and medical clearance. Exact times depend on aircraft positioning, weather conditions, and civil aviation clearances from the relevant authorities.
Aircraft operate as fully functional mobile ICUs: transport ventilators, multi-parameter monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps, syringe drivers, oxygen supplies, and emergency medications — configurable to each patient's specific clinical needs.
Yes. TannAir provides comprehensive bed-to-bed service — coordinating ground ambulances at both departure and arrival locations. Families have zero logistical burden. We manage everything from the first hospital bed to the destination hospital bed.
Coverage varies by policy. Many comprehensive health and premium travel insurance plans cover medically necessary evacuations. We provide complete documentation, medical reports, and invoices to assist with insurance claims processing.
Yes — the Africa–India healthcare corridor is a core specialisation. We arrange flight clearances, medical visas, and coordinate directly with receiving hospitals in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Kochi.
Still have questions?
Our medical directors are available 24/7 to discuss your case and provide expert guidance.
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