In 2024, LCI leased two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Babcock Australasia (Babcock) for emergency medical services (EMS) operations across the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula of Queensland, Australia.
News about Lagaw Kuyup (Island Helicopter) Rescue Service |
Second “dragonfly” Air Ambulance Arrives to Horn Island
16-Apr-25 - Lagaw Kuyup (Island Helicopter) Rescue Service in the Torres Strait, Horn Island, Queensland, Australia, has received its second Leonardo AW139 “dragonfly” air ambulance helicopter, operated by Babcock Australasia #HornIsland
New Air Ambulances for Horn Island in Australia
30-Aug-24 - LCI leasing two Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Babcock Australasia to be used at Horn Island, Australia for air ambulance services across the Torres Strait and the Northern Peninsula of Queensland #HornIsland
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Models Lagaw Kuyup (Island Helicopter) Rescue Service List of helicopters |
| C/N | Version | Built | In this Org | In other Org | |
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| 32054 | aw139 | 2024 | VH-8HB : Babcock MCS Australasia Pty Ltd from Jun24, Air ambulance for Torres strai+ |  -  VH-8HB | |
| 32070 | aw139 | 2024 | VH-8HD : Babcock MCS Australasia Pty Ltd from Aug24, pictured
Air ambulance for To+ : | - - VH-8HD |
