The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) operates a massive national aviation fleet that currently stands at 81 aircraft, making it the third-largest "airline" in Australia by fleet size. This fleet is strategically distributed across several regional sections to provide 24-hour emergency aeromedical coverage. The backbone of the service is the Pilatus PC-12, with 36 units currently in operation, valued for its ability to land on short, unsealed outback runways. To handle long-distance transfers more efficiently, the RFDS has expanded its jet fleet to include 5 Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jets, which can reach speeds of 787 km/h. The fleet is rounded out by a various Beechcraft King Air models (approx. 40 units including B200, B350, and B360 variants) and a specialized aeromedical helicopter service in Western Australia. Each aircraft is essentially a flying intensive care unit, equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and a customized interior designed to handle everything from emergency births to complex trauma retrievals.