Northern Territory Aeromed Contract
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Lucky they just happen to have a fleet of 4 suitable aircraft with cargo doors and SLD's. 
It is good to know the NT Gov had a choice of operators with such fleets on standby, allowing the smooth transition of service that we are, no doubt, about to see
Good luck to all the lads involved in the current contract, as has been said, any new operator is going to need engineers and pilots as well.
DD
It is good to know the NT Gov had a choice of operators with such fleets on standby, allowing the smooth transition of service that we are, no doubt, about to see
Good luck to all the lads involved in the current contract, as has been said, any new operator is going to need engineers and pilots as well.
DD
The plot thickens.
Nah DD everyone has B200's in stock with cargo door and stretchers etc, ready to go at the drop a hat.
Looks like pooh, tastes like pooh then it is most likely pooh.
Nah DD everyone has B200's in stock with cargo door and stretchers etc, ready to go at the drop a hat.
Looks like pooh, tastes like pooh then it is most likely pooh.
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300 hour pilots??
There were some southern flying school operators that set up charter companies ip north so they could sell ICUS to the newbies who came through their flying schools. I hope we are not going to have one of them providing airmedical services in the N.T.
We need Knowledgeable, experienced crews.
It's important.
Let's not have something like the ceiling insulation project.
We need Knowledgeable, experienced crews.
It's important.
Let's not have something like the ceiling insulation project.
Lets see ICUS in a clapped out old PA-31 goes for $120.00 per hour, Icus in a Turbine Twin with the bonus of night time could go for at least $200.00 per hour.
I was thinking the same thing Bushy, you can see the ad in the paper for new CPL's to gain valuable experience to get the hours for that jet job gig!!!
I was thinking the same thing Bushy, you can see the ad in the paper for new CPL's to gain valuable experience to get the hours for that jet job gig!!!
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Just a thought,the owners of the current contracted company wouldn't be financing the Careflight tender, in an attempt to break through the unions would it? Might be worth thinking about at before all the Pearl pilots jump ship.
Nothing surprises me any more, not in this industry.
Nothing surprises me any more, not in this industry.
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Can anyone explain the connection (if there is one) between Careflight QLD, Careflight NRMA, Aus Jet, Pelair and Aspen?
Not sure of any relationships between the other companies.
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Looks like Pearl lost the contract due to their pilots putting safety first.
The Northern Territory Government announced today that Careflight had been
awarded a six month aero medical contract, commencing mid-year and running
through to the end of 2010. Careflight are currently providing helicopter
aeromed capacity and have been operating BK117 VH-BIF from Darwin Airport.
Beyond 2010 a longer term contract will be awarded after a further market
tender evaluation.
Pearl Aviation will be 'paid out' of their contract which was not due to
cease for some time.
The NTG's decision was based on the inability of Pearl to operate their
Kingairs into Katherine because of consistent issues with kangaroos on the
runway at Tindal. Pearl pilots had black-banned the operation because of
several roo strikes.Pearl had been operating:
Kingair 200 VH-NTE
Kingair 200C VH-NTG
Kingair 200C VH-NTH
Kingair 200C VH-NTS
It is not clear what fixed wing aircraft Careflight will operate on the
contract or which facility they will use.
The Northern Territory Government announced today that Careflight had been
awarded a six month aero medical contract, commencing mid-year and running
through to the end of 2010. Careflight are currently providing helicopter
aeromed capacity and have been operating BK117 VH-BIF from Darwin Airport.
Beyond 2010 a longer term contract will be awarded after a further market
tender evaluation.
Pearl Aviation will be 'paid out' of their contract which was not due to
cease for some time.
The NTG's decision was based on the inability of Pearl to operate their
Kingairs into Katherine because of consistent issues with kangaroos on the
runway at Tindal. Pearl pilots had black-banned the operation because of
several roo strikes.Pearl had been operating:
Kingair 200 VH-NTE
Kingair 200C VH-NTG
Kingair 200C VH-NTH
Kingair 200C VH-NTS
It is not clear what fixed wing aircraft Careflight will operate on the
contract or which facility they will use.
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Media speel is great isn't it.
Pilots black ban Tindal strip...... Just decided to black ban a strip because of roos.......OH and as an after thought the safety of the operation was getting a bit tardy!
Pilots black ban Tindal strip...... Just decided to black ban a strip because of roos.......OH and as an after thought the safety of the operation was getting a bit tardy!
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Careflight takes over our medical flights
March 2nd, 2010
CAREFLIGHT will take over all aero-medical services in the Northern Territory for the second half of this year.
Health Minister Kon Vatskalis last night said Careflight - which presently operates some night services - had been awarded an interim contract to take over all services from July until December.
Careflight will take over the services from Pearl Aviation while the NT Government puts the service out to tender.
The tender, which is to run the aero medical service for the next 10 years, with the option of a five-year extension, closes at the end of March.
Mr Vatskalis said in September last year the Government would break its contract with Pearl Aviation and put out a new tender.
He made the comments after Pearl Aviation had refused to operate night services at Tindal Air Base near Katherine because of a wallaby problem and because of complaints about delays.
"I'm not satisfied that people have to wait 15, 16 hours for a medivac," he said.
"I'm not prepared to accept it any more."
March 2nd, 2010
CAREFLIGHT will take over all aero-medical services in the Northern Territory for the second half of this year.
Health Minister Kon Vatskalis last night said Careflight - which presently operates some night services - had been awarded an interim contract to take over all services from July until December.
Careflight will take over the services from Pearl Aviation while the NT Government puts the service out to tender.
The tender, which is to run the aero medical service for the next 10 years, with the option of a five-year extension, closes at the end of March.
Mr Vatskalis said in September last year the Government would break its contract with Pearl Aviation and put out a new tender.
He made the comments after Pearl Aviation had refused to operate night services at Tindal Air Base near Katherine because of a wallaby problem and because of complaints about delays.
"I'm not satisfied that people have to wait 15, 16 hours for a medivac," he said.
"I'm not prepared to accept it any more."
Why don't the media get onto that idea?
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The Minister for Health and Bullshut has little idea of reality regarding this.
Pearl, although far from being spotless has been made the scape goat to cover the Minister's ar$e.
Many have commented on the wobally situ over the years, unfortunately only a limited number understand/believe the truth. Many animal strikes were encountered, almost every night a strike or near miss. An A/c was badly damaged leading to an emergency landing.
pilots imposed a no fly at night to TN due safety concerns.
RAAF(read Fed Govt) stuffed around with group hug ideals and haven't fixed the problem. CASA and insurance assessors require risk assessment final conduct(by RAAF) to continue flights at night.
Delays are by NT Health decisions on previous contract and tasking procedure.
Again I say, Pearl is not faultless but there are factors involved that cross a wide spectrum
Pearl, although far from being spotless has been made the scape goat to cover the Minister's ar$e.
Many have commented on the wobally situ over the years, unfortunately only a limited number understand/believe the truth. Many animal strikes were encountered, almost every night a strike or near miss. An A/c was badly damaged leading to an emergency landing.
pilots imposed a no fly at night to TN due safety concerns.
RAAF(read Fed Govt) stuffed around with group hug ideals and haven't fixed the problem. CASA and insurance assessors require risk assessment final conduct(by RAAF) to continue flights at night.
Delays are by NT Health decisions on previous contract and tasking procedure.
Again I say, Pearl is not faultless but there are factors involved that cross a wide spectrum
Silly Old Git
Charismatic Kon. 
You will have as much success trying to make sense out of him, as will a celluloid cat have of catching an asbestos mouse running through hell.
You will have as much success trying to make sense out of him, as will a celluloid cat have of catching an asbestos mouse running through hell.
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Lets face it....
Pearl
RFDS Central
Careflight.....using an operator of their choice.
Initial bid must be Kingair, that does NOT disclude Single engine and the approval of same.
(is disclude a word???)
Pearl
RFDS Central
Careflight.....using an operator of their choice.
Initial bid must be Kingair, that does NOT disclude Single engine and the approval of same.
(is disclude a word???)