Babcock Mission Critical Services Australasia, formerly Australian Helicopters, is an Australian helicopter operator serving the Government, EMS, Transport & Television markets. Operating a mix of light and medium turbine-engined

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s, it performs helicopter transport and air work for a number of private and government clients across

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. The company is a subsidiary of Babcock International.

History

The airline was established in 1990 as Reef Helicopters. In 2003, Reef Helicopters merged with Marine Helicopters. In 2004, the company was rebranded to Australian Helicopters. The business has steadily grown and in June 2010, employed 137 staff across 8 bases from Adelaide to the Torres Strait.

Clients

BMCS operates on behalf of the following organisations: * Queensland Ambulance Service – Torres Strait Ambulance (EMS) * Australian Customs Service (Transport & Surveillance) * Victorian Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) * South Australian State Rescue Helicopter Service (EMS) * Australian Defence Force (SAR & Training) * RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service (EMS) * RACQ CQ Helicopter Rescue Service Mackay (EMS) *

Port Authority of New South Wales The Port Authority of New South Wales, is a corporation owned by the State Government of New South Wales, Australia. The Port Authority acts as harbourmaster at the State's six commercial seaports, managing shipping movements, safety, security ...

(Marine pilot transfer)

Fleet

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