New helicopter added to LifeFlight’s fleet
HEMS operator RACQ LifeFlight, based in Queensland, Australia, has acquired a Leonardo AW139 helicopter in a new lease deal from Milestone Aviation Group Limited.
HEMS operator RACQ LifeFlight, based in Queensland, Australia, has acquired a Leonardo AW139 helicopter in a new lease deal from Milestone Aviation Group Limited. The helicopter has been specially fitted to support LifeFlight’s EMS and SAR missions.
The vehicle is the third AW139 to be operated by LifeFlight, said Ashley van de Velde, director and CEO of the company, adding that the new deal allows LifeFlight to ‘introduce new technology’ to its fleet: “We look forward to greatly enhancing the services we provide to the people of Queensland as we work to save lives – anyone, anywhere, anytime.”
Milestone president Daniel Rosenthal was similarly enthusiastic about the deal: “We are delighted to add to our global EMS fleet through this new partnership with LifeFlight … we are honoured to aid LifeFlight in their critical mission to save lives.”