Critical care in the Caribbean and beyond
Dr Manuel H. Padilla, Medical Operations Director, AeroAmbulance by Panorama Jets, speaks to ITIJ about their fleet, accreditation, and their unique offering
What is AeroAmbulance by Panorama Jets’ scope of services for international medevac missions?
AeroAmbulance by Panorama Jets operates a specialised medevac fleet consisting of Cessna Citation Sovereigns, Cessna Citation CJ3s, and Cessna Citation CJ2s. All aircraft are equipped with advanced medical interiors, including systems from Spectrum Aeromed and LifePort by Ferno, enabling ICU-level care during flight.
Each mission is staffed by highly trained medical professionals, including critical care physicians and nurses.
What makes your air medical offering unique in the region?
AeroAmbulance by Panorama Jets offers unmatched range, rapid response times, and 24/7 availability across the region. Our strategic base in the Dominican Republic allows for swift mobilisation throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, and beyond. With long-range capabilities and the infrastructure to support high-acuity transports, we’re able to deliver consistent, high-quality critical care where and when it’s needed most.
Each mission is staffed by highly trained medical professionals, including critical care physicians and nurses
How does Panorama Jets ensure its commitment to safety?
Our operations adhere to the highest international safety standards. Panorama Jets is proudly certified by the European AeroMedical Institute (EURAMI), Wyvern Wingman, IS-BAO (International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations), and ISO 9001 – four of the most respected audit organisations in the air medical and aviation industries.
We are also active members of the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). These accreditations reflect our strict compliance with rigorous protocols in safety, maintenance, and patient care.
AeroAmbulance by Panorama Jets offers unmatched range, rapid response times, and 24/7 availability across the region
What do you hope to achieve by attending ITIC Global 2025?
We aim to strengthen global partnerships, showcase our aeromedical and aviation capabilities, and explore new collaborations. ITIC provides the opportunity to connect with other industry professionals, gain insights on emerging trends, and demonstrate how our integrated solutions deliver faster, safer, and more reliable patient care worldwide.
About AeroAmbulance by Panorama Jets
AeroAmbulance by Panorama Jets provides fast, reliable, and fully equipped medical flights worldwide. With expert medical crews, ICUconfigured aircraft, and 24/7 coordination, we ensure safe patient transfers across borders. Trusted by hospitals and insurers, we deliver critical care in the air – wherever and whenever it’s needed.
Dr Manuel H. Padilla
Medical Operations Director,
AeroAmbulance by Panorama Jets
Dr Padilla is a leading expert in aeromedical transport. With over 16 years of experience, he has coordinated more than 4,500 air ambulance missions involving medical evacuations, critical care, and complex patient transfers – a testament to his deep expertise and commitment to high-quality care.
November 2025
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