8-Jan-2026Source: StarFlight Australia
StarFlight Australia is set to launch 24/7 aeromedical operations supported by local knowledge and jobs for Tasmanians after months of specialist training. StarFlight – an Australian-owned company specialising in mission-critical aviation services – was awarded the new helicopter emergency air services contract following a rigorous open tender process. Operations commence on January 12 and follow... Read more
24-Sep-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Australian aviation provider StarFlight has placed an order for three Airbus H145 helicopters to provide emergency helicopter services for the Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police. The H145 fleet is set to enter into service in late 2027, with the aircraft performing missions across Tasmania. The order follows StarFlight’s recent selection to deliver emergency air services... Read more
22-Sep-2025Source: Nova Systems
Nova Systems has been selected as the mission systems integrator of enhanced lifesaving capabilities supporting StarFlight Australia to deliver vital helicopter emergency air services across Tasmania. Australian aviation provider StarFlight was recently selected to provide vital helicopter emergency air services in Tasmania from January 2026. StarFlight has since selected Nova Systems as a systems integration... Read more
26-Aug-2025Source: Tasmania Government
Following a rigorous and competitive open tender process, Australian aviation provider StarFlight has been selected to provide vital helicopter emergency air services in Tasmania from 12 January 2026. StarFlight is an Australian owned aviation services company specialising in providing mission-critical aviation services, including aeromedical retrieval and law enforcement. The new agreement will ensure the ongoing... Read more
31-Oct-2024Source: Tasmania Government
The construction of the Launceston General Hospital’s new state-of-the-art $16 million helipad is officially complete and just days away from taking its first flight.The completion of the helipad was great news for the community, and would support our healthcare workforce to deliver better, safer and faster care for patients.It will ensure patients in need of... Read more
8-May-2024Source: CareFlight
National aeromedical not-for-profit CareFlight have teamed up with Tasmania-based Helicopter Resources (HeliRes) in a bid to transform emergency helicopter services for Tasmania. The Tasmanian Government has approached the market to upgrade and enhance the emergency helicopter services across the state. This new and substantially improved helicopter capability will support Ambulance Tasmania, Tasmania Police and land... Read more
21-Feb-2024Source: Rotor-Lift Aviation
Tasmanian helicopter company Rotor-Lift will partner with Toll Group as part of its tender to continue supplying emergency helicopter services to the Tasmanian Government. Rotor-Lift Chief Executive Officer Susan Stanley said the business was proud to be working with Toll Aviation, an experienced emergency helicopter service operator, to complement and strengthen Rotor-Lift’s local expertise and... Read more
31-Jan-2024Source: Rockliff Liberal Government
The Rockliff Liberal Government has welcomed a new funding agreement with Westpac Banking Corporation to enhance emergency helicopter services that provide life-saving care to the Tasmanian community. The agreement is for an initial term of two years to 2026 and will enable the purchase of specialist equipment, training, and other service enhancing measures to ensure... Read more
4-May-2017Source: HeliHub.com
A month ago was the official opening of the new North-West Regional Hospital’s helipad, but it has still not been used. Helicopters are still having to land at Burnie High School and have their patients transported by ground ambulances. Questions have been raised over the issue, such as why have an opening if it isn’t... Read more
9-Dec-2015Source: The Mercury
THE Westpac Rescue Helicopter has simulated successful aeromedical retrievals to the Royal Hobart Hospital this morning as part of preparations for the construction of the new K-Block helipad next year. See Full Story... Read more
16-Nov-2015Source: Sky news
With Tasmania’s summer bush walking season fast approaching and an increase in boating activities, police are reminding bush walkers and boaters to be prepared.See Full Story... Read more
28-Aug-2015Source: abc News
Tasmania is the only state without a helipad at its major tertiary hospital and there are plans to construct one as part of a multi-million-dollar redevelopment. See Full Story... Read more
2-Oct-2014Source: The Examiner
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois — affectionately dubbed the Huey — arrived yesterday on the back of a semi-trailer and Scottsdale RSL president Bruce Scott said that it would be taken to a secure location while its new home was being built. See full story... Read more
22-Nov-2011Source: ABC
The Health and Community Services Union’s Tim Jacobson says the $3.20 an hour members get on top of a base wage for helicopter shifts is not enough to recognise the extra training and work. (see full story)... Read more
25-Jan-2011Source: The Mercury
Project manager Wolfgang Rechberger said a value-management study was still being carried out to ensure the AW139 announced by Health Minister Michelle O’Byrne was the most appropriate for the job or whether a smaller, cheaper model would be suitable.... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: The Mercury
Northern police commander Richard Cowling requested the helicopter and it was approved by an assistant commissioner.... Read more
17-Feb-2010Source: ABC
The Premier David Bartlett and his deputy Lara Giddings yesterday promised $36 million over four years to fund a helicopter for the ambulance service... Read more
3-Sep-2009Source: Vertical
ROTOR-LIFT AVIATION, a leader in Helicopter services since 1991 in Tasmania, Australia has purchased two helicopter flight simulators from FLYIT SIMULATORS located in Carlsbad, CA for its helicopter training and re-currency requirements.... Read more
