Mrs Day said she was “worried” on the plane after Armando was delivered.
The couple had plans to travel to Burnie on November 10 before the November 24 due date.
Mr James assumed they would make it to Launceston “without delivery”, but Armando couldn’t wait.
“About five minute after take off, I noticed the contractions got stronger,” Mr James said.
“It was my first one in the air, and hopefully my last one in the air.”
Ambulance Tasmania acting chief executive Paul Templar said the delivery exhibited the professionalism and dedication of the paramedic and the pilot.
“Given the complications of the weather, to be able to arrive safely on the island, retrieve the patient, and then complete a successful delivery mid-air as well as provide the necessary care to a new born until the plane landed is simply a great effort,” Mr Templar said.
