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NZ Minister of Defence Judith Collins, speaking at RNZAF Base Auckland, announced the large investment in New Zealand Defence Force operating funding ahead of the country’s 2025 Budget.
In its final report into the disaster, which killed four people and injured six others when two EC130 helicopters collided mid-air on Main Beach minutes away from Surfers Paradise on 2 January 2023, the transport safety watchdog made 28 findings, including around the operator's actions in the preceding months.
The case, brought by Wilson’s widow Danielle in the Federal Court, also involves Helibrook, the operator of the Robinson R44 that crashed near King River in the NT, and Helibrook owner Matt Wright. Should CASA’s bid be successful, the suit would likely continue against Helibrook and Wright.
Located just outside the Army’s Holsworthy Base, the 4,500-square-metre facility forms part of Lockheed Martin Australia’s integrated support contract with the Army. The warehouse stores replenishment spares, support and test equipment, and essential provisions.
Designated AT001, the helicopter will now undergo structural work, electrical wiring, major sub-assembly and mechanical installation before heading into flight testing later this year. Boeing’s factory in Mesa has already produced more than 2,800 Apache helicopters.
The new order will bring the total AW139 fleet between LifeFlight and its joint-venture partner StarFlight to 20 by the end of 2027, which the aeromedical organisation says will enhance its capability for EMS, search and rescue, and law enforcement missions.
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