Babcock and RACQ CQ Rescue renew contract
Babcock Mission Critical Services Australasia will continue to provide critical helicopter services support to the Australian community-funded organisation until at least 2024.
RACQ CQ Rescue CEO Ian Rowan has announced that Babcock Mission Critical Services Australasia will continue to provide critical helicopter services support to the Australian community-funded organisation until at least 2024.
The seven-year contract renewal is a reflection of RACQ CQ Rescue’s ongoing commitment to providing a highly efficient and world-class helicopter emergency medical service to the region, Rowan said. He continued: “This contract extension enables our organisation to continue to deliver on our commitment to provide excellent patient care and the very best aeromedical service to the community.”
RACQ CQ Rescue completed 573 missions in 2016, noted Rowan. The service provides rescue helicopter emergency medical services and search and rescue capabilities with two Bell 412 aircraft based in Mackay on behalf of the Queensland Government. The Babcock contract extension enables the community-funded organisation to provide 24/7, 365 days a year coverage, including a team of pilots, aircrew and engineers to deliver a complete package of critical operational support, Rowan said.
Babcock Mission Critical Services, formerly Australian Helicopters, has provided helicopter services to RACQ CQ Rescue since 2013, Babcock managing director John Boag said. He added: “We are delighted to have secured such a long-term extension to this contract as RACQ CQ Rescue provides essential services that are vital in their communities, and we are proud to play a role in that. We’re looking forward to continuing our strong working relationships with our customers and supporting their ongoing commitment to the communities of Queensland."