24-Mar-25 - With the addition of three Bell 429s, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) will be operating six Bell aircraft, making it Australia’s largest Bell law enforcement fleet. #Queensland
05-Aug-24 - Three Bell 429 have officially entered service with the Queensland Police (POLAIR). The new fleet, operated by Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ), has now grown from two to three helicopters in south east Queensland by replacing the two EC135 #Queensland
12-Jul-22 - Bell confirmed Q4 2023 delivery of 3 Bell 429 for Australian Queensland Police Service (POLAIR) and Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ). First announced last February, contract runs 2024-2034 #Bell429
22-Feb-22 - Australian Queensland state ordered 3 Bell 429 to replace the existing POLAIR fleet of the Police Service (QPS) in contract with Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) to operate the helicopters in 2024-2034 #Bell429