Production on
RFDS commenced in 2020. The series is written by Ian Meadows and produced by Imogen Banks for Endemol Shine, executive produced by Mark and Carl Fennessy for Endemol Shine Australia and Julie McGauran for Seven. The series was due to begin production in
Broken Hill in March 2020. However, due to the
COVID-19 pandemic the series was temporarily suspended. Production resumed in August 2020 along with announcement of more cast members including Emma Hamilton, Ash Ricardo, Kate Mulvany, Rodney Afif, Jack Scott and Sofia Nolan, with newcomers Thomas Weatherall and Ash Hodgkinson. The first promotional trailer for the series was released in July 2021. In June 2022 it was reported that the series had been renewed for a second season, which was broadcast in 2023. In October 2023, it was announced that the series would be renewed for a third season, which commenced production in August 2024. Filming started in
South Australia, in
Adelaide Studios as well as on location in the
Flinders Ranges town of Quorn, the
Port Augusta RFDS Base and regional surrounds, which will double for
Broken Hill, as the real Broken Hill airport and RFDS base were being upgraded. The third season premiered on 1 October 2025. ==Broadcast==