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LifeFlight and RACQ close chapter on 30-year partnership

LifeFlight and RACQ close chapter on 30-year partnership

11-Apr-2024Source: LifeFlight Australia

LifeFlight Australia CEO, Ashley van de Velde OAM, has thanked RACQ for its dedication to the network over the past 30 years. The RACQ naming rights sponsorship of LifeFlight Rescue will come to an end on 30 June after the State Government last year announced additional 10-year funding of $586.1 million to LifeFlight’s rescue service.... Read more

RACQ LifeFlight Rescue clocks up busiest year on record

RACQ LifeFlight Rescue clocks up busiest year on record

4-Aug-2021Source: RACQ LifeFlight Rescue

LifeFlight Australia has completed a record financial year of saving lives, with RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Air Ambulance jets, community helicopters and critical care doctors coming to the aid of 6,733 people. The jet and helicopter crews were busier than ever, flying more than 4,600 hours in total. “We’re able to provide that high level of care... Read more

RACQ LifeFlight open new aeromedical base at Bundaberg

RACQ LifeFlight open new aeromedical base at Bundaberg

26-Mar-2020Source: LifeFlight Rescue

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) and RACQ LifeFlight Rescue officially launched their new, joint Bundaberg Aeromedical Base today – and patients are already benefiting. The first missions have already been flown in and out of the new base, by both organisations, less than 12 months after construction began. Each year the two iconic... Read more

RACQ LifeFlight BK117 tests new helipad at Mount ISA Hospital

RACQ LifeFlight BK117 tests new helipad at Mount ISA Hospital

3-Apr-2018Source: HeliHub.com

The RACQ LifeFlight BK117 helicopter successfully landed at Mount Isa Hospital’s new helipad, last Wednesday. A landing area for the helicopter has been a long problem, first having to land at the touch football field, then in the Ian Street car park, which was too small of a space. The new helipad will allow for... Read more

RACQ LifeFlight builds new base at Archerfield

RACQ LifeFlight builds new base at Archerfield

19-Sep-2017Source: LifeFlight

LifeFlight, a world leader in aeromedical care, is building a new home for its Brisbane-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters and crews, at Archerfield Airport. The new purpose-built base is under construction with its two Brisbane-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue AW139 helicopters and crews planning to move into the new base by the end of the year.... Read more

RACQ Lifeflight welcomes Queensland Government funding

RACQ Lifeflight welcomes Queensland Government funding

24-Jul-2017Source: LifeFlight

Minister for Emergency Services Mark Ryan announced today the Palaszczuk Government’s $2.4 million allocation in its 2017/18 State Budget to keep the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter in Mount Isa flying to ensure the safety of residents and visitors to the north-west. “The LifeFlight operations are an important emergency service for Queenslanders and in particular for... Read more

RACQ network clocks up 1220 missions in just five months

RACQ network clocks up 1220 missions in just five months

13-Jun-2017Source: RACQ

RACQ’s sponsored rescue helicopter network has clocked up more than 1220 missions saving hundreds of lives in just the first five months of the year. The network, which included RACQ LifeFlight Rescue, RACQ CQ Rescue and RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service, provided care to more than 75 percent of Queensland. RACQ spokesperson Lauren Ritchie said... Read more

RAC Rescue Helicopter reaches 5000 milestone​

RAC Rescue Helicopter reaches 5000 milestone​

18-Oct-2016Source: DFES

Western Australia’s RAC Rescue notched up its 5,000th mission this week, with the service playing a pivotal role over the past 13 years to provide life-saving medical treatment. Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Assistant Commissioner Gary Gifford said one of the most common tasks RAC Rescue has attended over the years is road... Read more

RACQ Careflight secures $300m 10-year funding agreement

RACQ Careflight secures $300m 10-year funding agreement

15-Dec-2014Source: SMH

The future of community helicopter rescue services in Queensland has been assured for a further 10 years. See Full Story... Read more

Mining firm gives lifeline to helicopter service

Mining firm gives lifeline to helicopter service

3-Dec-2014Source: North West Star

LADY Loretta provided a “lifeline” for the financially struggling RACQ North Queensland Rescue Helicopter Service. See Full Story... Read more

RACQ expands helicopter rescue fleet to Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay

RACQ expands helicopter rescue fleet to Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay

2-Jul-2013Source: RACQ

The RACQ now sponsors the entire fleet of community rescue helicopters across Queensland, with the addition today of the Maroochydore and Bundaberg-based Sunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Service. RACQ Group Chief Executive Officer Ian Gillespie said the expansion to the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Burnett substantially enhances the RACQ’s community rescue network. “Becoming the naming... Read more

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