Prince William is to train to become a full-time pilot with the Royal Air Force's Search and Rescue Force, Clarence House said.
The young royal, who learned to fly earlier this year with the RAF, said he wanted to "serve operationally" and joining the unit will allow him to fulfil this ambition.
William has spent much of this year not only on attachment with the Air Force but with the Royal Navy and other units of the Armed Forces.
The Prince, an officer in the Household Cavalry Regiment, said: "It has been a real privilege to have spent the past year understanding and experiencing all aspects of the British Armed Forces.
"I now want to build on the experience and training I have received to serve operationally - especially because, for good reasons, I was not able to deploy to Afghanistan this year with D Squadron of the Household Cavalry Regiment.
"The time I spent with the RAF earlier this year made me realise how much I love flying.
"Joining Search and Rescue is a perfect opportunity for me to serve in the Forces operationally, while contributing to a vital part of the country's emergency services."
William to be full-time RAF pilot - News - Virgin Media
guess he did not want to fly CHC's new cabs then