The contract sees a move to 19-hour ops on a full time basis for the next three years. Babcock will ensure continuity of the operation, from maintenance of the aircraft to the management of the aeronautical team.

The UK provider of specialist air ambulance operations will continue to provide exclusive aviation support to the GWAAC, including helicopters fitted with the latest kit, ground support, engineering and highly trained pilots.

A multi-year contract with Babcock will enable North West Air Ambulance to save lives well into the next decade. Babcock will support pre-hospital care at the roadside to patients with complex emergency care needs.