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MD Onboard, an aviation medical advisory and health risk management firm, and Dyami, a specialist in aviation security intelligence and training, have commenced a strategic partnership. Together, the companies will provide the aviation industry with a comprehensive, end-to-end health and security ecosystem that raises the standard of care, preparedness and resilience across commercial and business aviation.
This collaboration unites MD Onboard's aviation-trained emergency medical expertise and risk advisory services with Dyami's world-class aviation security intelligence, aviation security training and risk consultancy. The result is an unparalleled offering that addresses the intertwined health and security challenges facing airlines, airports and business aviation operators worldwide.
“At MD Onboard, we know that safety in aviation extends far beyond the aircraft cabin; it is about protecting crew, passengers and operations at every stage,” comments Wehda El Aridi, chief growth officer of MD Onboard. “By joining forces with Dyami, we are bringing airlines and business aviation stakeholders a unified solution that combines world-leading medical advisory with cutting-edge security intelligence and training.”
Through this partnership, aviation stakeholders will benefit from: 24/7 remote aviation medical advisory services: Real-time inflight medical guidance, pre-flight clearances and crew health management; risk intelligence, overflight and destination assessments – tailored overflight and destination risk assessments. These assessments are grounded in the continuous monitoring and analysis of human-based intelligence and other trusted sources; aviation security awareness training – equipping managers and operators with regulatory knowledge, risk awareness and geopolitical leadership skills; disaster preparedness and simulation exercises – integrated medical and security scenarios designed to strengthen response and resilience; and medical and security infrastructure support – from WHO-compliant medical kits and infection control protocols to scalable security programmes for major events and global operations.
“The aviation sector is navigating an era of unprecedented complexity, where medical, operational and security risks are increasingly interlinked,” says Eric Schouten, CEO of Dyami. “Our partnership with MD Onboard ensures that airlines and business aviation operators have access to holistic, people-centric and intelligence-driven solutions that safeguard both people and operations and enable business.”
The partnership arrives at a pivotal moment for the aviation industry, as global carriers, business aviation providers and event organisers seek to strengthen resilience against health crises, evolving security threats and operational disruptions.
Together, MD Onboard and Dyami will deliver solutions that are innovative, scalable and aligned with international best practices, ensuring that aviation stakeholders are better equipped to protect passengers, empower crews and enhance operational confidence.