Custom Helicopters has chosen SkyTrac’s flight following solution to optimize their operations. Custom provides a variety of services in mainly remote locations that include mineral exploration, power line maintenance, forest fire suppression and wildlife surveys.

In a multi-year service contract, Custom will use SkyWeb and SkyWeb Mobile to monitor its fleet from their operations center or on-the-move. SkyTrac’s ISAT-200A will provide voice and flight data connectivity with the aircraft. SkyTrac’s flight following solution supports Custom’s commitment to providing their customers with the highest level of safety and service.

About SkyTrac

SkyTrac Systems provides specialized flight support services and technology solutions to enhance flight safety and efficiency at every level in an aviation operation – in the air, on the ground and in the office. With over 185,000 daily satellite transmissions to customers in 50 countries on 7 continents, SkyTrac’s solutions offer unprecedented connectivity and access to vital aviation information. SkyTrac offers a comprehensive range of certified solutions that combine leading-edge software, firmware and hardware technologies. For more information go to www.skytrac.ca.

About Custom Helicopters Ltd.

Founded in 1977, in Winnipeg, Canada, Custom Helicopters Ltd. offers a versatile fleet of twenty-two helicopters which include Bell 206B JetRangers, Bell 206 LongRangers, Bell 205 A1s, and the Astar 350B2. Custom, with its head office located at Winnipeg / St. Andrew’s Airport, also maintains fulltime bases with hanger and maintenance facilities at Thompson, Gillam, Island Lake, and Churchill in Manitoba, Rankin Inlet in the Northwest Territories, as well as field operations located throughout Canada.

Their services include mineral exploration, power line maintenance, wildlife surveys, live animal capture, forest fire suppression, diamond drill support, corporate transportation, maintenance & overhaul service, aerial inspection and service to the motion picture industry. With Custom Helicopters Ltd. you contract service and experience 365 days a year.