StarFlight’s free trauma training lifts off in Tasmania
StarFlight and Ambulance Tasmania are partnering to deliver free trauma training workshops to teach local communities’ life-saving skills that can help in an emergency.
Read MoreBusy period for our StarFlight crews
It’s been a busy period for our StarFlight crews who have taken to the skies for a number of rescues since launching in Tasmania. This includes airlifting a male hiker aged in his 60s to hospital after he sustained a knee injury. He set off an emergency beacon to inform of his position at a…
Read MoreStarFlight trains and retains locals ahead of Tasmania launch
StarFlight Australia is set to launch 24/7 aeromedical operations supported by local knowledge and jobs for Tasmanians after months of specialist training.
Read MoreStarFlight boosts Tasmania aeromedical network with Airbus order
StarFlight Australia (SFA) has ordered three new Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its commitment to enhance the aeromedical network in Tasmania with modern aircraft. The order followed the decision in August by the Tasmanian Government to award StarFlight a $354 million contract over 12 years to provide helicopter emergency medical services. The Airbus helicopters…
Read MoreStarFlight takes off in Tasmania with 24/7 aeromedical care
StarFlight Australia (SFA) has welcomed the opportunity to strengthen Tasmania’s aeromedical network following the Tasmanian Government’s decision to award the company a 12-year contract to provide helicopter emergency medical services. StarFlight Chair Dennis Richardson, said the company was honoured to have been entrusted with such a critical responsibility. “We are grateful to the Tasmanian Government…
Read MoreStarFlight achieves 15,000 flying hours with VicPol
Starflight’s Victoria Police’s helicopter fleet has claimed top spot internationally for average flight hours per year (2024) by a Leonardo AW 139 for law enforcement operations.
Read MoreTony Fraser joins StarFlight Australia board
StarFlight Australia, a subsidiary of Fox Group Holdings and LifeFlight Australia, has appointed Tony Fraser to the Board as a Director. Mr Fraser brings more than 45 years’ experience spanning defence, industry and commercial sectors. During a decorated 34-year defence career, he reached the rank of Major General where he commanded at all levels in…
Read More10,000 flying hours make Victoria Police AW139 fleet No 1 in world
Victoria Police’s helicopter fleet, supplied and supported by StarFlight Victoria, has marked 10,000 hours in the air keeping the community safe.
Read MoreStarFlight marks major milestone with Victoria Police
StarFlight has achieved a significant 5000 flying hours with Victoria Police’s three AW139 multi-role helicopters, since the service commenced in mid 2020.
Read MoreCOVID-19
StarFlight and LifeFlight pride themselves on being customer focussed, innovative and safe for their clients. When COVID broke, our Consultant-led medical teams engaged on a global level developing Standard Operating Procedures to ensure patient and operational crew safety during the pandemic. Our engineers were the first in the country to modify our aircraft to separate…
Read More