News

Preparing for Outback travel

Increased services to the Outback

The Flying Doctor will bring more services to Western and Far Western New South Wales communities to benefit them where additional needs have been identified.

Tasmanian students take to the skies with the Flying Doctor

Three Tasmanian student won exciting and prestigious scholarships to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Outback Australia.

Chairman's Address - RFDS (Queensland Section)

Chairman's Address - RFDS (Qld) Services

New PC-12 'Juliet' joins the fleet

The dedication of a new Pilatus PC-12 'flying intensive care unit' by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has been given an added boost with the generous gifting of $600,000 by Adelaide businessman Simon Hackett to fund the aeromedical fitout of the new aircraft - VH-FXJ or "Juliet'.

Local Hero

RFDS Medical Director, Dr Stephen Langford, recognised as “WA’s Local Hero” in WA of the Year Award

'Rocket' Rod signs off after 34 years

From meeting the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, Pilot Rod McRedmond has had a fair few adventures in between during his 34 years with the RFDS. After 18,600 flying hours Rod has decided to hang up his wings.