Search and Rescue operations by the numbers

6,200
SAR missions completed last year
6,500
SAR flight hours logged last year
1.5
million km2 surveyed in SAR operations last year
12
operating bases
30+
SAR aircraft
500+
specialized SAR crew members
Delivering total peace-of-mind
Babcock is a leading provider of aerial search and rescue services developed over many years completing thousands of missions and rescuing thousands of people annually in Australia, Spain and the UK.
We can help you with:
- A full range of individual and turn-key solutions
- A customized fleet of aircraft and equipment
- Asset and fleet management
- Highly trained and specialist SAR professionals
- Specialized aircrew training

Specialized training, aircraft and equipment
For over 25 years, Babcock has been there when you need us, providing life-saving search and rescue services with:
- Hot and high capabilities
- Auto-hover systems
- Power hoists
- Infrared technology
- Radar and communications systems
A globally recognized leader in aerial SAR operations





How we do it
Search and rescue operations require rapid, safe and effective responses to critical emergencies.
Babcock’s response is made possible by combining experienced and skilled team members with the operational capabilities of our aircraft.
Our over-500 crew members undertake exhaustive, specialized in-house training to carry out the mission-critical SAR operations that we run. Their training covers everything from in-flight medical care, to crisis management.
Search and Rescue in the Newsroom
Manitoba Wildfire Suppression Services
November 30, 2018 – Babcock is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a contract for aerial firefighting by the Government of Manitoba, Canada. The Wildfire […]
Babcock joins the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Babcock is pleased to announce that it has joined the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) as a non-Aboriginal member business. The CCAB builds bridges […]
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