Our Fleet
CareFlight Air Ambulance operates three aircraft – two Lear 45’s, a Lear 36A.
The Lear 36A (right) has a range of 2,600nm, travels at 775km/hr or 420 knots and has a cruising altitude of up to 45,000 feet.
The Lear 45s (below) have a range of 2,080nm, travels at 795km/hr and has a cruising altitude of up to 51,000 feet.
Both aircraft have pressurised cabins and are fitted out with worlds best practice medical equipment maintained to the highest standards under CareFlight Air Ambulances’ quality assurance policies.
The Lear 36 has a single patient stretcher (Lifeport System), seating for two medical crew and an additional seat for a single passenger, while the Lear 45’s have twin stretcher capability.
Ten full-time engineers and a full-time apprentice are employed by CareFlight to carry out the majority of maintenance work on the Air Ambulance jets and the CareFlight Group Queensland’s helicopter fleet. Having these extensive maintenance resources in house is considered both a safety and efficiency enhancement that helps ensure the ongoing comfort and safety of all involved.
Work on the aircraft ranges from major and minor scheduled maintenance which can include engine changes and 3,000 hourly airframe inspections, to unscheduled maintenance to address any problems with the aircraft as identified by the pilots.