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LifeFlight marks momentous year in aeromedicine

Soaring demand for fixed wing aeromedical services combined with an investment in new helicopters, base builds and training has propelled LifeFlight to another...
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McGrady’s LifeFlight legacy continues in new role

The Hon Tony McGrady AM has been a passionate advocate for communities across the North West as Chair of the LifeFlight Mt Isa...
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LifeFlight and SGAS cement new partnership

LifeFlight and SGAS industry partners have finalised a new agreement securing life-saving aeromedical services in the Maranoa region for another two years....
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New LifeFlight chopper set for lift off on Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast region today welcomed a new LifeFlight AW139 helicopter....
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New LifeFlight chopper set for lift off in Bundaberg

The Wide Bay-Burnett region and beyond today welcomed a new LifeFlight AW139 helicopter....
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LifeFlight and Leonardo lock in major partnership

LifeFlight and Leonardo today announced a key partnership to enhance aeromedical rotary wing services across Australia with cutting-edge technology and a shared commitment...
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LifeFlight expands fleet with new AW139 helicopters

LifeFlight has announced a major fleet expansion with an order for four additional Leonardo AW139 helicopters to meet growing demand for its rotary...
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LifeFlight recruits and trains 28 new doctors

LifeFlight has recruited 28 critical care doctors and equipped them with specialist training to operate in a rescue helicopter environment....
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Katarina Carroll appointed to LifeFlight Commercial Board

Former Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM has been appointed as a Director to the Board of LifeFlight Commercial Ltd....
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Lift-off for new LifeFlight helicopter as service expands

The first of seven new AW139 helicopters for LifeFlight’s growing fleet touched down in Toowoomba on December 19, as the aeromedical organisation expands...
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LifeFlight soars into new era on Sunshine Coast

It’s a new era for LifeFlight as the aeromedical organisation today turned the sod to commemorate the start of construction on its $18.5...
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LifeFlight launches $1m statewide doctor appeal

A 13-year-old boy saved by LifeFlight after he fell six metres from a tree is giving back by supporting the charity’s fundraising appeal...
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Construction milestone at Mount Isa aeromedical base 

Construction of the new $31.8 million LifeFlight and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) Mount Isa base is approaching the halfway stage...
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Aviator appointed as Head of Flying Operations

Experienced aviator Jeremy Ovens is the new Head of Flight Operations (HOFO) at LifeFlight after spending five years abroad as an instructor for...
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Council backs LifeFlight with $55k donation

Bundaberg Regional Council has donated $55,000 to LifeFlight in support of the aeromedical organisation's work in the Wide Bay-Burnett region and beyond....
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LifeFlight lifts with prestigious aviation award 

LifeFlight was last night recognised at the third Australian Aviation Awards as the ‘Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Business of the Year’....
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Aeromedical Hub cleared for take-off

A new Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport will bring together the state’s aeromedical healthcare providers under one roof and connect more regional, rural,...
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New $26m LifeFlight maintenance facility launched at Archerfield

LifeFlight will significantly increase its engineering capability following the official opening today of a new $26 million maintenance facility – the LifeFlight Clive...
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