Queensland Government orders two rescue helos
The aircraft are expected to enter into service by December 2018 performing emergency medical services and search and rescue missions over land and sea.
The Government of Queensland in Australia has placed an order for two additional AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters from manufacturer Leonardo. The aircraft are expected to enter into service by December 2018 performing emergency medical services and search and rescue missions over land and sea.
The AW139s will replace two older helicopter models as part of a fleet modernisation programme aimed at reducing maintenance costs, said Leonardo. They will add to three AW139s already in service with the Queensland Government, and will be operated by Queensland Government Air (QGAir), a division of the Queensland Government’s Public Safety Business Agency and will be based in Townsville. The aircraft will also serve across all of North Queensland and will be subject to fleet rotation between North and South when needed, in order to ensure the optimum coverage for the State’s community.