Rotorcraft
LCI Delivers Two AW139s to Babcock for EMS Operations
Striking flight path of the dragonfly motif was designed by Torres Strait Islander artist Alick Tipoti
Babcock EMS Leonardo AW139 helicopter
© LCI

Leasing company LCI has delivered two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Babcock Australasia, and they are placed in LCI’s SMFL LCI Helicopters joint venture. The helicopters will be based at Horn Island and support Babcock’s emergency medical services (EMS) for the Queensland government as well as EMS and search-and-rescue operations across the Torres Strait.

The AW139s were delivered to Australia in August and are undergoing modifications for the EMS role. Upgrades will include a power-loading stretcher system, winch, and electro-optic infrared camera system.