AgustaWestland AW139
in CHC Helicopters Australia

News

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  RAC Rescue Reach 11,000 Missions in Western Australia

  Apr 19, 2026 · RAC Rescue helicopters mark 11,000 missions since 2003, highlighting their critical role in Western Australia’s emergency response network. Bell 412 and Leonardo AW139 by CHC Australia
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  CHC Upgrades Western Australia RAC Rescue with AW139s

  Sep 2, 2025 · RAC Rescue, an air ambulance operated by CHC Australia 24/7/365 from Jandakot and Bunbury in Western Australia, receiving three new Leonardo AW139 helicopters
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  Western Australia New Ambulances to Arrive in 2023

  Jun 1, 2022 · Leonardo confirmed order of 3 new AW139 helicopters for the Western Australia’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service (EHRS) for delivery in early 2023 and to be operated by CHC Australia
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  New CHC AW139 for Western Australia DFES

  May 25, 2022 · The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Western Australia signed 12-year contract with CHC for 24/7 emergency rescue helicopter services. Three new AW139 will replace current Bell 412 by end 2023
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  Wet Floor Barrier for AW139

  Feb 3, 2021 · CHC Helicopters (Australia) is the launch customer for the AW139 Wet Floor protective barrier from Airwork (NZ) and specially designed for offshore missions
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  40,000 Flight Hours for CHC Australia AW139s

  Oct 28, 2020 · CHC exceeds 40,000 flight hours on its Australian AW139 Fleet. CHC was the first commercial operator of the model in the country and currently operates 10 helicopters for search and rescue (SAR) under contracts with Department of Defence, NSW Govern