Queensland Government
Adding to my comment above the 1900 appears to be for sale
https://www.aviationtrader.com.au/li...oprop-aircraft
https://www.aviationtrader.com.au/li...oprop-aircraft
In related news -- a media release from the Queensland Government:
The Miles Government will provide the Queensland Police Service with funding to establish a Polair helicopter capability for Cairns and the Far North.
The decision follows advice from Queensland Police and strong advocacy from Cairns MPs on behalf of their local communities.
Polair operational capabilities have proved extraordinarily successful in South-East Queensland and in Townsville.
Police advise that Polair capability can significantly enhance police operations in regional areas.
Polair helicopters deliver advanced camera, thermal imaging and night vision capability.
Polair aircraft are deployed on a daily basis to assist police operations including tracking offenders, surveillance operations and search and rescue missions.
This new Polair capability will be able to assist police officers conducting operations across Cairns and the Far North.
The Queensland Police Service will now embark on a process to establish an interim capability ahead of a full procurement process to secure an appropriate aircraft and operator for a permanent and dedicated capability for the region.
Timeframes for its commencement will be announced following market sounding for an interim solution.
+ various quotes from Ministers etc
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100184
Image: Barron River MP Craig Crawford, Premier Steven Miles and Minister Michael Healy in Townsville
The Miles Government will provide the Queensland Police Service with funding to establish a Polair helicopter capability for Cairns and the Far North.
The decision follows advice from Queensland Police and strong advocacy from Cairns MPs on behalf of their local communities.
Polair operational capabilities have proved extraordinarily successful in South-East Queensland and in Townsville.
Police advise that Polair capability can significantly enhance police operations in regional areas.
Polair helicopters deliver advanced camera, thermal imaging and night vision capability.
Polair aircraft are deployed on a daily basis to assist police operations including tracking offenders, surveillance operations and search and rescue missions.
This new Polair capability will be able to assist police officers conducting operations across Cairns and the Far North.
The Queensland Police Service will now embark on a process to establish an interim capability ahead of a full procurement process to secure an appropriate aircraft and operator for a permanent and dedicated capability for the region.
Timeframes for its commencement will be announced following market sounding for an interim solution.
+ various quotes from Ministers etc
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100184
Image: Barron River MP Craig Crawford, Premier Steven Miles and Minister Michael Healy in Townsville
