FAI balances low ambulance numbers with healthy charter
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Pre-pandemic, FAI was flying six aircraft on medical missions and the fleet was constantly busy. The market has slowed across the board but charter remains buoyant and the company is optimistic for what's ahead.
Volker Lemke says FAI has had to adapt to a changing landscape.
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