Luxembourg Air Rescue (LAR) has received three international awards, including being named the top air ambulance operator for the third time.
At the Global Forum of the International Assistance Group in Istanbul, LAR was honoured in the "Quality" and "Medical Assistance Collaboration" categories. The latter award specifically recognised the organisation's professional management of Hantavirus patient transports in May 2026.
Additionally, the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ) named LAR the "International Air Ambulance & Medevac Operator of the Year," an accolade it previously earned in 2016 and 2024. The journal commended LAR for its innovation, progress, and continuous improvement in patient repatriation.
The comprehensive evaluation assessed several key areas, including technological advancement, sustainability, customer service, and ongoing professional training.
According to LAR founder and president René Closter, these accolades demonstrate how the organisation’s humble beginnings have evolved into one of the world’s most highly qualified air ambulance services.
