Published on Australian Maritime Safety Authority (https://www.amsa.gov.au)


Search and rescue boost as new capability comes online

Wednesday 27 January 2016

Australia's search and rescue capabilities are being bolstered by a $640 million service contract over 12 years for new technology and aircraft. This investment will provide essential eyes in the sky for people in distress, with the replacement aircraft based in Perth, Cairns and Essendon.

AMSA Challenger CL-604 jet