Even though I grew up in St. Louis, where there were many Steak n Shakes, most with curb service in the early years, I knew nothing about the chainâs history then and mistakenly believed it originated in St. Louis.
How much does an air ambulance flight cost? The average air ambulance trip is 52 miles and costs between $12,000 to $25,000 per flight. The high price accounts for the initial aircraft cost which can reach $6 million as well as medical equipment and maintenance.hat is an air ambulance? When a ground ambulance can't reach a patient, or get there fast enough, an air ambulance is called. Air ambulances are often equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and staffed by paramedics, emergency medical technicians and sometimes doctors and nurses.
More engines lead to higher prices. The average airborne operating cost of a Boeing 747-400 is between $24,000 and $27,000 per hour, around $39.08 to $43.97 per mile, using approximately $15,374 in fuel per hour.In perspective, according to a new Congressional Research Service report, Air Force One, a 747-200B (VC-25A) costs $179,750 per hour to operate.irect maintenance on the airframe is around $200, engines are around $140, and maintenance burden is around $140, for a total of $480. Also added to this cost is depreciation of $247 and aircraft rental of $216. An average flight on an American Airlines MD-88 costs $4938.5 per hour.