Under Plan Corella the Australian Army requested in October 2020 aircraft leasing for non-combatant duties as an Interim Helicopter Capability (AIHC) to complement MRH90 of 5th AVN at Garbut Barracks / RAAF Base Townsville. First helicopter (YBF) delivered on May 2021 provided by Helicorp Pty Ltd (Toll Group).
The contract runs to June 2023 plus a 1-year extension option. Toll Group will also provide training, maintenance and logistics support
Mar 2, 2023 · Australian Toll Group to receive 3 more AW139 in 2H 2023 totaling 12 helicopters of this model. The aircraft will join the currently 3 operated on behalf the Australian Army 5th Aviation Regiment at Townsville
Oct 28, 2021 · Australian Army leased two AW139 from Helicorp Pty Ltd (Toll Helicopters) for the 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville. Contracts ends July 2023 and covers training, maintenance, logistics and continuing airworthiness support