Nov 2, 2023 · Norway’s advanced AW101 All-Weather Search and Rescue Helicopter (NAWSARH) – known as SAR Queen – is already providing significant operational impact and proving to be a critical asset for rescuing people across Norway.

Jan 1, 2024 · SAR Queen is now phased in and operates from all six planned bases of the Norwegian rescue helicopter service, with Florø being the last base phased in on 1 October 2024. The other bases are Banak, Bodø, Rygge, Sola, and Ørland.

Jan 4, 2024 · Leonardo is partnering closely with Norway to deliver an integrated customer support and training package for the advanced AW101 platform, one that ensures that both crews and platforms are fully ready to deliver state-of-the-art …

Nov 20, 2020 · A proven Sea King operator, Norway is currently replacing its SAR fleet with AW101s. The AW101 is one of the most advanced SAR helicopters. It is supported by a full ‘anti-ice’ system, a fundamental feature particularly in a climate like Norway’s.

Jul 14, 2022 · Royal Norwegian Air Force (Luftforsvaret) activated third search and rescue SAR Queen AW101 helicopter base at Banak following Sola and Ørland opened in 2020 and 2021 respectively. Banak is the the first permanent operating …

What is the Norwegian SAR Service? The term SAR Service designates operations organized by the authorities when effort is promptly initiated to rescue people from death or injury in the event of serious accidents not dealt with by specially established bodies or under special measures.

Norway’s advanced AW101 All-Weather Search and Rescue Helicopter (NAWSARH) – known as SAR Queen – is already providing significant operational impact and proving to be a critical asset for rescuing people across Norway.

Nov 13, 2020 · The new AW101s are equipped with greater digital autonomy and more power to cover longer distances and larger areas. Factors which during a SAR (Search and Rescue) mission can make a big difference. A proven Sea King operator, Norway is gradually replacing its SAR fleet with its new AW101s.

No. 330 Squadron RNoAF (Norwegian: 330 skvadron) is a helicopter unit of the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) and is Norway's military search and rescue service. The squadron operates ten Westland Sea King helicopters based at six airbases along the coast.

Nov 19, 2020 · Leonardo on November 13 announced Norway’s new AW101 search and rescue helicopter, also known in the country as the SAR Queen, is now operational. The country purchased 16 Leonardo AW101 SAR aircraft for long-range and maritime operations.