polair helicopter. “It also demonstrates the total commitment of the government to supporting frontline police who work so hard each and every day to keep the community safe,” Ms Scanlon said.“POLAIR has a strong reputation of supporting frontline police officers, and today’s announcement will ensure this can continue,” Commissioner Carroll said.Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, and the Member for Gaven, Meaghan Scanlon, joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll on the Gold Coast today to announce a major Palaszczuk Government investment in POLAIR.The funding will ensure the two new replacement helicopters will have an operational capacity of at least 2,000 flight hours each year.Knowing the value and importance of POLAIR, the Palaszczuk Government decided to go to market for two replacement helicopters, with one based on the Gold Coast and one based in Brisbane.“And I’ve seen first-hand how POLAIR enhances officer safety and supports tracking of offenders by teams on the ground,” the Minister said.POLAIR provides an airborne law enforcement capability for the Queensland Police Service (QPS) from two helicopters based at Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.In addition, the total investment package will fully fund POLAIR operations for an additional 10-years from July 2022.Commissioner Carroll said POLAIR helicopters were available for tasking 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. “With the capabilities of POLAIR and our dedicated tactical flight officers, these are just two of many incidents our helicopters have embarked on with successful public safety outcomes which resulted in reuniting loved ones. An open tender process will soon commence for the delivery of the replacement aircraft to be based at Brisbane and the Gold Coast from July 2022.“In recent times, POLAIR has assisted in locating a 60-year-old nurse, who was found injured after coming off her motorcycle and a missing 40-year-old kayaker in waters off Wellington Point.Meaghan Scanlon MP said the funding demonstrated a strong commitment from the Palaszczuk Government to community safety on the Gold Coast now and well into the future. © The State of Queensland (Department of the Premier and Cabinet) 1997-2020“I’ve seen first-hand the QPS POLAIR crews on a busy operational patrol,” Minister Ryan said.The investment will fund two new POLAIR helicopters to replace the existing aircraft based on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane.Minister Ryan said POLAIR was recognised as a critical airborne law enforcement capability, providing tactical aerial support to police operations including tracking offenders, searching for missing persons and providing real time situational awareness of major incidents.This new 10-year commitment is fully funded by government, with the total value commercial-in-confidence to ensure taxpayers get the best outcome.
We will fund whatever is necessary to keep that chopper in the air,” he said. Get the App Download the Flightradar24 flight tracker app for iPhone or Android. 2. 1. Flightradar24 is a global flight tracking service that provides you with real-time information about thousands of aircraft around the world. Live flight tracker for POLAIR. View live flight arrivals and departures at Brisbane Airport with Flight Radar 24's Flight Tracker. PolAir called in for dramatic Brisbane CBD police chase. They are invaluable within the… Read Post Trending Now.
POLAIR helicopters are used everyday throughout the state from tracking offenders to locating missing persons. Trusted flight tracking since 2009. Our service is currently available online and for your iOS or Android device. This new 10-year commitment is fully funded by government, with the total value commercial-in-confidence to ensure taxpayers get the best outcome. “This new helicopter has the latest technology, with a top-gun crew that’ll keep Queenslanders safer in their communities and in their streets,” he said.Polair 1, which is based on the Gold Coast, has been operational since last year.“Before the last election, the community and the police were crying out for new airborne assets.”Polair 2 is a former German police helicopter that has been refitted.
Two new POLAIR helicopters will replace existing police aircraft on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane, the Queensland Police Minister announced on Tuesday.