Babcock delivers additional Bell 412 to SA Ambulance Service

Babcock has delivered a third Bell 412 helicopter to the South Australian Ambulance Service through the company's contract with South Australia's State Rescue Helicopter Service (SRHS). 

"This Bell 412 helicopter is the second of two aircraft provided by Babcock this year, as part of our $150 million contract extension with the SRHS. Its addition to the fleet will enhance aircraft availability during peak periods as well as relieve pressure on existing services," said Babcock Australasia CEO Andrew Cridland.

The third helicopter will enable two Bell 412s to be available at all times.

"With the Bell 412 joining our fleet, we are better equipped to meet the growing demand for aeromedical services in South Australia. This boost to our operational capability will make a real difference in the lives of those who need urgent care," said SA Ambulance Service, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Paul Lemmer.

"Our dedicated rescue and retrieval clinicians perform around 850 rescue and emergency retrieval taskings each year, providing life-saving care to the critically ill and injured."