Tempe, AZ – OCTOBER 10, 2011 –  MedAire Founder and Chairperson, Joan Sullivan Garrett, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).   As Vice Chair of the Associate Member Advisory Council, Ms. Garrett is one of two Associate Members to sit on the NBAA Board.

The NBAA Board of Directors is responsible for managing the affairs of the Association and work together on behalf of NBAA Members to promote business aviation access, operational excellence, professional development, safety and technical standards, and security.

“Joan brings to her position on NBAA’s Board of Directors a thorough understanding of all aspects of business aviation, and a solid grasp of the challenges and opportunities confronting the industry,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We are delighted that she has been selected to represent NBAA’s Associate Members on the Board, and we know the Board will benefit from her insights and contributions.”

Ms. Garrett founded MedAire on the premise of providing on-demand medical advice for in-flight medical emergencies (also known at telemedicine). The company’s founding in 1985 coincided with the airline industry’s first efforts to comply with newly enacted legislation governing flight access for passengers with disabilities.

Since its founding, MedAire has expanded its offerings to include in-flight and on the ground medical training, medical kits, and travel safety solutions for the aviation and maritime markets.
 
Ms. Garrett was awarded Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2001. She consults with the US Federal Aviation Administration, has provided congressional testimony, and was awarded the Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award for innovative contributions to corporate aviation safety.

About NBAA
Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The Association represents more than 8,000 companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention, the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at www.nbaa.org.

About MedAire
While in the air, at sea or traveling for business or pleasure, airplane and yacht owners, passengers and crew rely on MedAire's 24/7 Global Response Centers for remote medical care and security advice and emergency assistance.  Since 1985, aviation and maritime crewmembers have gained confidence and preparedness skills by taking a variety of MedAire's medical courses, which teach basic and advanced life support skills. Students also learn crew resource management skills, how to contact MedAire's MedLink service for advice, and to use MedAire's medical equipment designed for remote environments. MedAire, an International SOS company, is the world's largest integrated aviation and maritime provider of medical, travel and safety services. For more information, visit MedAire.com.