StarFlight buys three helicopters for emergency ambulance service

DNVN - Australian aviation service provider StarFlight has ordered three Airbus H145 helicopters to provide emergency helicopter services to Tasmania Ambulance and Tasmania Police.

The H145 fleet is expected to enter service in late 2027, with the aircraft flying missions in Tasmania.

This order follows StarFlight’s recent selection to provide emergency air services in the state, reinforcing the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to modernising its air response capabilities. This order makes StarFlight a new customer for Airbus.

The H145 fleet will be based in Hobart, providing a flexible platform for aeromedical , search and rescue and airborne law enforcement missions. The aircraft’s rapid reconfigurability was a deciding factor in the Tasmanian Government’s selection process, providing exceptional flexibility for the state’s evolving operational needs.

The H145 is renowned for its reliability, versatility and advanced technology, leading the market in helicopter rescue missions.

The new fleet is expected to fly around 1,500 hours per year over the next decade, providing essential rescue services across Tasmania. Airbus will support the supply of components through the established local ecosystem, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.

The H145 is renowned for its reliability, versatility and advanced technology, making it a market leader in helicopter medical evacuation missions. Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines and equipped with a spacious cabin and advanced Helionix avionics, the H145 is ideally suited to the challenging terrain and time-critical missions that characterize the emergency medical services in Australia and New Zealand. Its CO2 emissions are also among the lowest of any helicopter in the competition.

The H145 helicopter incorporates the latest technologies, including an advanced cockpit design with a state-of-the-art human-machine interface (HMI), an advanced Helionix avionics suite and a Fenestron anti-torque device for the tail rotor. Airbus’ Helionix avionics suite – linked to a wireless airborne communications system – provides superior in-flight protection, pilot assistance and data transfer time savings, along with situational awareness, providing a high level of flight safety.

There are currently more than 1,750 H145 helicopters in service worldwide , with more than 8 million flight hours. Of these, nearly 600 are deployed to support emergency medical missions worldwide.

Tram Ngoc

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