Govt signed the contract, AAV has to make it work.
Pelair has some great staff at YMEN who do great work for the patients. Only problem is mgt are working their staff at a rate which is not sustainable for the next 9 1/2 years of the contract ie beyond MCP. Likely consequence is that they will Burn out or 'over torque' their staff and have to replace them, often!
That may end up being good for RFDS with a steady stream of B200 drivers with aeromed experience.