Mission Statistics

Directly a request for assistance is received, the control centre assigns a crew from either Bundaberg or the Sunshine Coast. Within a few minutes they are airborne - never more than an hour's flying time and usually far less - from their target destination.

Only Minutes Away
19-Nov-2011

Directly a request for assistance is received, the control centre assigns a crew from either Bundaberg or the Sunshine Coast. Within a few minutes they are airborne - never more than an hour's fly.., Read More

Missions Flown by Category 2010
12-Apr-2011

We operated 1184 flights last year from 1770 in the north to Redcliffe in the south. And from Fraser Island to west of Kingaroy. 70% were critical medical emergencies - mainly accident casualt.., Read More

Trends in Flying Hours
19-Nov-2011

A trebling of demand for hospital transfers has led to a 60% increase in our flying hours over the past five years. As the population of the region increases we anticipate continued high demand f.., Read More

Community Support
19-Nov-2011

It costs $8 million a year to keep the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter fleet in the air. Just under $5 million comes in the form of State Government funding - and the rest from the community. W.., Read More