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Airplanes and health. Emirates invests on equipment and in the training of crew for first aid and emergencies

Dubai, UAE - More than USD 6 million

It is impossible to put a price tag on saving a life. Should a medical emergency occur on board a flight, attention is provided immediately by the crew and in some cases a flight diversion is required to the nearest airport for medical treatment. That is why Emirates has invested more than USD 6 million in the installation and service of its medical equipment on board of its airplanes, and thousands...

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Rome, Italy, 04/07/2015 12:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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