RFDS receives international recognition

RFDS (Queensland Section) Chief Executive Officer Meredith Staib congratulated the team on the achievement.

“Every year, HCAP, a London-based organisation which promotes good airmanship, presents the award in recognition of ‘a pilot or organisation for an outstanding contribution to flight standards and aviation safety within Australia’,” she said.

Head of Flying Operations Shane Lawrey said the award was an outstanding achievement for the team and the organisation as a whole. “The HCAP presents this award each year in recognition of outstanding achievements in aviation worldwide and we are honoured to receive the award for the year of 2021,” he said. “I would like to congratulate the team for their ongoing dedication. Their work ultimately ensures our medical crews can continue to deliver the finest care to the furthest corner safely.”

Earlier this year, two helicopters joined the RFDS fleet, which gave the organization and its crews greater flexibility and capability to respond to inter-hospital patient transfer requirements.