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Rio boards Life Flight with $10M

RIO Tinto has extended its commitment to the Royal Flying Doctor Service by donating an extra $10 million to support the cost of its new fleet of jets for Western Australia.

Marion Lopez
The funding will support the introduction of four new Pilatus PC24 jet aircrafts from 2017.

The funding will support the introduction of four new Pilatus PC24 jet aircrafts from 2017.

Making the announcement today, Rio Tinto CEO Iron Ore Andrew Harding said the funding furthered the company’s long-term partnership with the flying doctor, bringing its total contribution to $22.5 million...

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