The new order will bring the total AW139 fleet between LifeFlight and its joint-venture partner StarFlight to 20 by the end of 2027, which the aeromedical organisation says will enhance its capability for EMS, search and rescue, and law enforcement mis…
The Gulf carrier will end its daily flights from Melbourne to Singapore on 30 March next year, with flight number EK404/405 – to be reassigned to a 777-300ER service, which will operate non-stop to Dubai instead of travelling via Singapore.
The defence prime said the news meant all major risks had now been identified and resolved, and its system interfaces were sufficiently mature.