Overview

• StarFlight confirmed a three-helicopter H145 order to support missions for Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police.
• The aircraft are expected to enter service in late 2027, with the fleet to be based in Hobart.
• The H145 was selected for rapid reconfiguration between aeromedical, search and rescue, and law enforcement roles.
• Airbus will back the fleet through its Australian support network to ensure parts availability and maintenance.
• The helicopters are projected to fly about 1,500 hours per year over the next decade.