Business updates

New LifeFlight chopper set for lift off on Sunshine Coast

April 3, 2025

The Sunshine Coast region today welcomed a new LifeFlight AW139 helicopter....

New LifeFlight chopper set for lift off in Bundaberg

April 1, 2025

The Wide Bay-Burnett region and beyond today welcomed a new LifeFlight AW139 helicopter....

LifeFlight and Leonardo lock in major partnership

March 28, 2025

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

LifeFlight expands fleet with new AW139 helicopters

March 17, 2025

LifeFlight has announced a major fleet expansion with an order for four additional Leonardo AW139 helicopters to meet growing demand for its rotary...

LifeFlight recruits and trains 28 new doctors

February 19, 2025

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

Katarina Carroll appointed to LifeFlight Commercial Board

February 4, 2025

Former Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM has been appointed as a Director to the Board of LifeFlight Commercial Ltd....

Lift-off for new LifeFlight helicopter as service expands

December 20, 2024

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

LifeFlight soars into new era on Sunshine Coast

November 15, 2024

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...

LifeFlight launches $1m statewide doctor appeal

November 14, 2024

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...

Construction milestone at Mount Isa aeromedical base

November 14, 2024

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

Aviator appointed as Head of Flying Operations

November 14, 2024

Experienced aviator Jeremy Ovens is the new Head of Flight Operations (HOFO) at LifeFlight after spending five years abroad as an instructor for...

Council backs LifeFlight with $55k donation

November 14, 2024

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....

LifeFlight lifts with prestigious aviation award

August 29, 2024

LifeFlight was last night recognised at the third Australian Aviation Awards as the ‘Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Business of the Year’....

Aeromedical Hub cleared for take-off

August 13, 2024

A new Aeromedical Hub at Brisbane Airport will bring together the state’s aeromedical healthcare providers under one roof and connect more regional, rural,...

New $26m LifeFlight maintenance facility launched at Archerfield

August 8, 2024

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

New era for Mount Isa as aeromedical support breaks ground

July 30, 2024

Improved patient care and response capabilities for both LifeFlight and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is a step closer today...

LifeFlight medical accreditation a win for Wide Bay-Burnett

July 26, 2024

The Wide Bay-Burnett is a step closer to a 24-7 critical care doctor after LifeFlight received accreditation from the Australian College of Emergency...

Mt Isa crew helps record number of people in FY24

July 15, 2024

The Mount Isa-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew came to the aid of 115 people in FY24 – eclipsing the previous record of 96 in...

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