Most are retired or current cargo or airline pilots. Experienced pilots volunteer to fly these missions around the world. Global telemedicine allows the healthcare providers to continue their training. The new colours for Orbis (more of N330AU). N330AU A 43-year old classic flying machine and still going strong. The Flying Eye Hospital trains local medical staff and invites doctors to watch or perform surgery on the aircraft. Boeing747 Orbis McDonnell Douglas MD-10-30(F). Why a flying eye hospital? Nearly 80% of visual impairment can be prevented or cured.

Making eye care and the prevention of avoidable blindness available brings lasting change for people and their communities. Orbis supplies volunteer medical professionals while donors fund aircraft and flights to destinations in need.

Outfitted with exam and treatment rooms, an operating center, and classrooms, the Flying Eye Hospital airplane is where healing happens. The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital is one such example of humanitarian flight. It’s a ’s a ’s a.flying eye hospital?įor people who need aid-vital medical help, relief services, and transportation-humanitarian flights can mean survival.