2018 to present

AgustaWestland AW139
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Royal Australian Air Force AW139

Entered service in 2019 replacing the S-76 as RAAF / RAN / Army support helicopter operated under contract by CHC Rescue Service.
As 2019, six AW139 and an extra backup helicopter (for maintenance times) are in use



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CHC Australia AW139 Ready for Rescue Service

CHC Australia AW139 Ready for Rescue Service

27-Feb-19 - The six AW139 helicopters operated by CHC under contract of the Australian DoD for rescue services for RAAF, RAN and Army are now operational #Rescue
CHC Renewed SAR Service with RAAF

CHC Renewed SAR Service with RAAF

16-Apr-18 - CHC signed 30-month contract continuation with Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide search and rescue at five bases replacing current six S-76 with AW139. CHC also provides SAR to Army and Navy



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2019-    CHC Helicopters Australia RAAF Rescue ServiceYE Falaise
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Darwin Intl
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