CHC Helicopter has placed three specially modified Leonardo AW139s into service in Western Australia to provide all‑hazards rescue and advanced aeromedical care. The upgraded, emergency‑ready helicopters expand regional SAR and medevac capacity, delivering enhanced range, equipment and mission flexibility for state responders.
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Three upgraded AW139s entering service directly increases Western Australia’s SAR and aeromedical lift and capability, improving regional response for complex emergencies.
The deployment complements CHC’s broader commercial activity and fleet expansion, as seen in CHC’s recent three‑year Equinor contract, indicating a push into diversified rotary‑wing service roles beyond oil & gas support.
This move underscores a wider industry trend of modernizing HEMS/SAR fleets and third‑party sustainment markets — reflected in a £341 million AW139 support contract and recent EMS orders for H145/H160 types, signaling sustained demand for upgraded emergency rotorcraft.
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• Grace Hardy