Helijet Expands B.C. Central Coast Presence
Source: Helijet International, 02-May-13
Richmond-based Helijet International continues to firmly develop its presence in the Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii region of British Columbia’s North Coast. Helijet announced it has secured four-year air service agreements with two significant BC sport fishing lodges located in the Whale Channel and Caamano Sound regions of the Central Coast of British Columbia. Together, [...]
British Columbia’s Air Ambulance audit raises questions
Source: Canadian Taxpayers Federation, 26-Mar-13
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) today called on B.C. political parties to review air ambulance service in the province and support a transition to a cheaper, not-for-profit model in their election platforms. On Thursday, B.C. Auditor General John Doyle released a report on the air ambulance service, finding that “the B.C. Ambulance Service is unable [...]
Helijet Grants Options
Source: Helijet International Inc, 04-Mar-13
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA. Helijet International Inc. (TSX VENTURE:HJI) (the “Company”) as previously disclosed in its quarterly disclosure MD&A, Helijet has granted an aggregate of 1,566,400 common share purchase options (“Options”) to employees and management which have a ten year term until September 1, 2022, and of which 311,200 were granted to insiders. All of the [...]
Helijet launches Vancouver sightseeing tours with LongRanger
Source: Helijet, 27-Jun-12
Helijet, based in Vancouver and best known for their scheduled services with Sikorsky S76s, has recently launched sightseeing tours of the British Columbia city with a Bell LongRanger. Three tours are available, 10, 20 or 30 minutes in length:- From Vancouver Harbour Heliport, fly along the treeâ€lined coast of Stanley Park to English Bay, before [...]
Helijet releases summer 2012 schedule and fares
Source: HeliHub.com, 17-May-12
Vancouver based operator Helijet has just released its summer 2012 schedule and fares. This covers its long-standing route between its heliports at Vancouver Harbour and Victoria Harbour which they operate using Sikorsky S76s. For more details, see http://www.helijet.com/helijet-schedule-information—effective-22may12.pdf Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com
Helijet operates highest time S76 at 37,025 airframe hours
Source: Sikorsky, 14-Feb-12
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today recognized Helijet International as operator of the world’s highest airtime Sikorsky S-76® airframe — an S-76A helicopter (serial number 760074) with 37,025 flight hours. Vancouver-based Helijet operates North America’s largest scheduled helicopter service. Since 1986, aircraft 760074, an S-76A helicopter operating in Helijet’s airline [...]
Helijet celebrates 2,000,000th passenger milestone
Source: Helijet, 05-Feb-12
Richmond’s Helijet International celebrated its two millionth passenger on Thursday, a major industry milestone the scheduled helicopter carrier has achieved after 25 years in business and flying more than 22 million kilometres. The milestone passenger, Godfrey D. Archbold, President and CEO, Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia, arrived at the Vancouver Harbour terminal [...]
Max-Viz and Helijet announce S-76 EVS installations for EMS contract
Source: Max-Viz, 18-Jan-12
Max-Viz and Helijet of Vancouver, B.C. Canada announces the cooperative installation of the Max-Viz EVS-1500 on three (3) S-76 helicopters supporting EMS operations under contract with the B.C. Government. “After thorough evaluation of NVIS technologies, we determined that EVS would provide Helijet EMS helicopters with the most cost effective and safe solution to both day [...]
Helijet to hold 25th Anniversary Reunion
Source: Eventbrite, 20-Oct-11
Join Helijetters past and present to celebrate 25 years since the first flight November 26th 1986. Come together on November 26th 2011 at Jewel Ballroom, 4th Floor – 1495 West 8th Ave Vancouver (near Granville), for food, drinks, dancing and reminiscing. Alumni please confirm your tickets above, due to venue size limited tickets available. Current [...]
Helijet partners with pair of Fairmont hotels
Source: Helijet, 23-Aug-11
Helijet’s regularly-scheduled Victoria to Vancouver passenger service landed Tuesday morning with a special delivery: the Fairmont Empress’ famous tea and scones and a freshly-logoed helicopter to promote a new business partnership between North America’s largest scheduled helicopter carrier and Fairmont Hotels. The new partnership between The Fairmont Waterfront, The Fairmont Empress and Helijet means great Helijet rates (up [...]
Helijet launches air services from Prince Rupert
Source: Helijet, 05-Apr-11
Richmond-based Helijet International (TSX: HJI) has opened its Prince Rupert base located at Seal Cove and is now expanding helicopter charter and air ambulance services along British Columbia’s north coast. The Prince Rupert base will be overseen by Steve Morrow and Andrew Scott. Morrow will oversee air medical operations and Scott will develop Helijet’s general [...]
Milestone Aviation Group announces $205M of Helicopter Lease transactions
Source: Milestone Aviation Group, 06-Mar-11
Milestone Aviation Group, the first global specialty finance company focused exclusively on the helicopter and private jet markets, announced today $205 million in transactions. With this announcement, which was made at the Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo, Milestone has closed on 20 new and pre-owned helicopters totalling $141 million as well as signed Letters of Intent [...]
Helijet appoints Director of Sales
Source: Helijet, 15-Feb-11
Rick Hill, vice president Operations and Commercial Programs of Richmond-based Helijet International Inc. is pleased to announce Troy MacDonald as the new Director of Sales, effective February 1, 2011. In his new role, MacDonald is responsible for revenue generation for Helijet’s scheduled and charter services, with the support of a highly qualified management team. MacDonald [...]
Helijet awarded 8 year air ambulance contract
Source: Helijet, 28-Oct-10
Richmond-based Helijet International (TSX: HJI) has secured an eight year contract with the BC Ambulance Service to provide three helicopters, flight and maintenance personnel for rotary air ambulance services based in Vancouver and Prince Rupert. The contract, valued at $94.7 million, also includes a four year extension option. The contract commences on April 1, 2011. [...]
Helijet expands operations in Haida Gwaii
Source: Helijet, 11-Oct-10
This past July, Helijet completed the purchase of all of VIH Helicopters’ assets and business operations in Haida Gwaii (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands), an island archipelago off the coast of central British Columbia. The purchase marks an expansion of Helijet’s operations in the island chain, where it already supports a number of sport fishing [...]
Helijet awarded 2010 Winter Olympic air ambulance contract
Source: Helijet, 30-Dec-09
Helijet International will play a critical emergency role in the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games after being awarded a new contract with the BC Ambulance Service to operate two additional Sikorsky S-76 air ambulance helicopters during the Games.
Helijet announces flight plans for 2010 Games: Clear skies ahead
Source: Helijet, 01-Dec-09
Charter flights from downtown Vancouver to Whistler will be available seven days a week during the morning and late afternoons.
Helijet offsets 900 tonnes CO2e with Pacific Carbon Trust
Source: Helijet, 16-Nov-09
Helijet International, the first private sector partner with British Columbia’s Pacific Carbon Trust, has completed its first round of carbon offset purchases by retiring 900 tonnes of CO2e.
HeliJet crew sniffs out pot shipment
Source: Times Colonist, 17-Sep-09
Victoria police arrested a man trying to smuggle marijuana into Victoria via a HeliJet from Vancouver Friday. The crew on the aircraft noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from some black duffel bags.
Helijet’s Daniel Sitnam named Pacific finalist for 2009 Entrepreneur Of The Year
Source: Ernst & Young, 09-Jul-09
