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Rio Tinto invests in a third aeromedical jet for RFDS Western Operations fleet
A third Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet is set to join the RFDS Western Operations fleet in 2022.
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Weighing a RFDS PC-12 Aircraft
17 Feb 2020When our PC-12 aircraft arrive from the Pilatus factory in Switzerland, the plane undergoes an aeromedical fit-out, performed by our specialist engineers. The 760 hour fit-out equips the aircraft to serve as an intensive care unit in the sky.
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Flying Doctor's world-first aeromedical jet on show for Australia Day
24 Jan 2020RFDS Western Operations chief pilot Albin Unger will be operating the Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft as it does two laps around the iconic Swan River at the City of Perth sky show event on Sunday at approximately 4.45pm.
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Flying Doctor appoints Joanne Farrell to Board of Directors
11 Dec 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations (RFDS WO) has welcomed Joanne Farrell to its Board of Directors.
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Midwifery scholarship in memory of Savanna Addis
27 Nov 2019A midwifery scholarship commemorating the life of inspirational Western Australian Savanna Addis has been established in a joint partnership between the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Rural Health West.
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Flying Doctor showcases unique aero medical skills at 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition
25 Nov 2019Western Australia's Flying Doctor crew showcased the preparation and considerations made when aero medically retrieving a patient with burn injuries at the 2019 Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) held at Langley Park, November 22-24.
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RFDS Pilot Makes a Surprise Visit to Kent Street Senior High School
18 Nov 2019RFDS Pilot, Drazen Tolic surprised Harrison Clarke during his aviation class to thank him for his generous donation to the Flying Doctor. Harrison, a year seven student, donated his birthday money to the RFDS this year in support of the service that has cared for his grandfather and close friend.
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Flying Doctor recognised at 2019 Make a Difference Awards
15 Nov 2019The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) of Western Australia is proud to have been recognised for its contribution to the provision of youth mental health services at the 2019 Youth Focus Make a Difference Awards.
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RFDS Jandakot Open Day a flying success
30 Oct 2019The Flying Doctor was extremely proud to welcome thousands of Western Australians to its Jandakot base for an Open Day on Saturday, 26 October.
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