Rotorlift Aviation

17/08/2025

Well said, Tasmania Police 👏👏👏

12/08/2025

07/07/2025

It was a true privilege to welcome and host the dedicated professionals from multiple agencies and organisations, along with their families, for a screening of the two-part Australian Story feature on the Franklin River rescue. The evening also provided a great opportunity to recognise the outstanding work these teams carry out every day.

A Tasmanian helicopter rescue operation has set an Australian record by completing 57 winches in just 20 hours during an extraordinary life-saving effort that has now earned international recognition.

The mission, recently featured on Australian Story, saw multiple agencies working around the clock to save critically injured Lithuanian rafter Valdas Bieliauskas, who became trapped in the Franklin River during a white-water expedition last November.

Hobart-based helicopter rescue service Rotor-Lift last night celebrated the record-breaking feat and honoured the emergency services personnel who made it possible.

First responders and their families gathered in the Rotor-Lift hangar at Cambridge for a special live screening of the Australian Story documentary's second episode.

Rotor-Lift Director Allana Corbin said one of the most challenging parts of the rescue involved flying hydraulic cutting tools to the remote site at 1am, using night vision equipment.

She said her 37 staff members are all dedicated to bringing emergency responders and patients home safely after every mission, pledging to keep fighting for Tasmania’s emergency response capabilities and to stay operational for “many, many years to come”.

06/07/2025

Tune in to the ABC’s Australian Story tonight for Pt 2 of this incredible story.
Both episodes are available to stream on ABC iview

When a white-water rafter fell into the Franklin River, it triggered an extraordinary rescue mission that pushed everyone to the brink.

03/07/2025

Take off over Tassie with Rotor-Lift! 🚁
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Book via our website and use the WINTER10 promo code when completing your booking

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01/07/2025

You’re not seeing double! It’s not very often we have two BKs and 412s at main base. Skids down, but never off duty! Proud to support Tasmanians and our visitors with world class aeromedical & rescue capabilities

27/06/2025

The ABC’s Australian Story has produced a two-part story covering last years Franklin River rescue. Pt 1 will air on Monday (30/6) followed by pt 2 on the following Monday (7/7). This is a remarkable story and it really goes to show how fortunate we are as a state to have such incredible and dedicated professionals including ambos, doctors, police rescue, swiftwater rescue, firies, pilots, aircrew officers, and hospital personnel, to name a few, who serve our community.

Australian Story airs on Mondays on ABC, or stream on ABC iview

06/05/2025

The Rotorlift Aviation team is helping us take Shorts Day to brand new heights – literally 🚁

If you forget your shorts on Shorts Day, though? We can’t promise Rotorlift will fly in…

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02/05/2025

22/04/2025

Chasing clouds and coastlines! A moody day well spent, flying to Tasman Island before landing at Bangor Vineyard Shed for lunch 🌥

25/03/2025

Not long now until we're back at Agfest Field Days, Tasmania! Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, it's bound to be an unforgettable experience.

Tickets are available on the day, so don’t forget to grab yours. We look forward to seeing you there!

17/03/2025

Soaring above with Outback Spirit Tours, then savouring the flavours at Devil's Corner Cellar Door