17-Apr-2024Source: Blackcomb Helicopters
Blackcomb Helicopters proudly announces their Powerline Training Facility, a significant addition to its Advanced Training Center. The new facility marks a considerable investment in safety and skill development. The purpose-built training facility, in Pemberton, British Columbia, stands as a testament to Blackcomb Helicopters’ commitment to excellence in utility operations, offering a controlled and safe environment... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Onboard Systems
Onboard Systems announced that Blackcomb Helicopters LP of British Columbia, Canada, has committed to purchase four Medium Bell HEC Dual Cargo Hook Systems during the 2024 HAI Heli-Expo tradeshow in Anaheim, California. The forthcoming Medium Bell HEC Dual Cargo Hook System is in development and is expected to receive FAA and Transport Canada STC certification by... Read more
20-Feb-2024Source: GPMS
GPMS International announced that Blackcomb Helicopters, a leading helicopter utility provider in Western Canada, has chosen to equip their four Airbus EC135s and four Bell 212HPs with the industry’s leading health and usage monitoring system, Foresight MX. “Blackcomb Helicopters choosing to equip their fleet with Foresight MX HUMS is turning point for utility operators in... Read more
3-Jan-2024Source: Blackcomb Helicopters
On behalf of the owners and board of directors of Blackcomb Helicopters, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Salisbury as a Director of each of the Blackcomb Helicopters companies effective January 1, 2024. This is Blackcomb’s first new director appointment since McLean Group ownership started and reflects both their high regard of Nick and what... Read more
26-Jul-2023Source: GPMS International
GPMS International announced that Blackcomb Helicopters, a leading helicopter utility service provider in Western Canada, has chosen to equip their Airbus EC135 T2 with the industry’s leading health and usage monitoring system (HUMS), Foresight MX. Foresight MX provides remote monitoring of the health of an entire fleet through a simple-to-use computer or smartphone dashboard. Smart... Read more
30-Jun-2023Source: Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics AG (formerly VRM Switzerland), creator of the world’s first and only virtual reality (VR) simulator authorized by a major aviation regulator, today announced its expansion into Canada and a first-of-its-kind partnership with Blackcomb Helicopters LP. As the leading helicopter tour and utility company in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, Blackcomb Helicopters will leverage... Read more
5-Jun-2023Source: Blackcomb Helicopters
Blackcomb Helicopters (Blackcomb) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Burke as Blackcomb’s new President and Accountable Executive. An advisor and former executive with Blackcomb, Mr. Burke will be rejoining Blackcomb’s team in British Columbia and Alberta to lead the company’s growth strategy. Mr. Burke will oversee the company’s operations in addition to driving... Read more
7-Apr-2022Source: Blackcomb Helicopters
Blackcomb Helicopters (Blackcomb) is expanding to Alberta with the purchase of Elbow River Helicopters (Elbow River), a long standing helicopter operator based at Springbank Airport near Calgary, Alberta. “We initially reached out to Elbow River to discuss purchasing a single helicopter but once we visited their operation at the Springbank Airport, we knew very quickly... Read more
7-Oct-2019Source: Blackcomb Helicopters
As of January 1st, 2019 Blackcomb Helicopters became the first full-service helicopter operator in the world to offset 100% of its carbon footprint. Initiating the transition in 2018 by first offsetting its growing tourism program, this operator of 22 aircraft and 6 base locations has now offset the entirety of the business including employee commutes,... Read more
