Australia Chooses Cobham for Future Search and Rescue
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority chose Cobham SAR Services to provide airborne search and rescue services beginning in 2016.
Cobham will modify and operate four Bombardier Challengers for Australia's search and rescue requirement. (Photo: Cobham)
Cobham will modify and operate four Bombardier Challengers for Australia's search and rescue requirement. (Photo: Cobham)

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) awarded Cobham SAR Services an A$640 million ($566 million) contract to provide airborne search-and-rescue services for 12 years beginning in 2016. Cobham will take over the mission from AeroRescue, the current contractor.