The cost of helicopter ambulance callouts is rising to $13,450 per hour for third-party users, driven by fuel, spare parts, and operational costs, raising concerns over financial sustainability and service access for emergency agencies.
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65% increase in hourly rates for third-party users
Cost of helicopter ambulance callouts to increase almost 65% for third party customerscosts rise but helicopters remain operationally viable
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