- - RFDS Darwin Base
(https://www.pprune.org/pacific-general-aviation-questions/590697-rfds-darwin-base.html)
Checkboard
25th January 2021 13:55
You saw the time stamp on that post, I guess?
Doors Off
20th May 2026 11:40
Rumor is the LNP Sacred Cow of RFDS has won the NT Contract. Not sure who is providing the Spinwing side however, rumor is, it is the White Elephant mob from NSW.
Crandall87
20th May 2026 12:49
Rumor would have RFDS and Toll in partnership having won the contract for fixed wing and rotary respectively.
overland
20th May 2026 13:21
I guess the 5 new PC12 Pros they ordered will be heading up north, but it’s a shame the rotary wing operation has gone to a for-profit operator.
VinDeChar
20th May 2026 20:48
There are at least 5 new PC12’s inbound for RFDS with the first already in ADL
APMR
27th May 2026 12:54
So why was it taken off Careflight?
pithblot
28th May 2026 01:49
Originally Posted by APMR
(Post 12092469)
So why was it taken off Careflight?
Good question. CareFlight seemed seems to be doing a good job.
Also,
Who does the CareFlight fleet belong to?
Are the retrieval KingAirs owned by the NTG?
IIRC, federal funding recently for
CareFlight to purchase a B250, $10.1m in April 25
CareFlight to purchase a second G150 and helicopter $ 20 m in 2023, (maybe, or maybe-not part of the TEMRS)
There is lots of Other People’s Money involved; tax payer dollars, either Federal or NT.
