Founded in 1982, Airlift Northwest is a nonprofit organization that offers a range of critical care, air medical services. It serves patients in Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. The company maintains a fleet of more than 300 fixed-wing aircraft and twin-engine helicopters. It works in partnerships with Air Methods and Executive Flight. The company transports over 80,000 patients annually. It also provides air charter services to nearly 3,500 airports. The company conducts various training and certification programs for fire departments, hospitals and clinics. In addition, Airlift Northwest offers AirCare, which is a membership program that features air medical service at affordable costs.