16-Jul-2021Source: HeliHub.com
Shizuoka Air Commuter Corp yesterday announced that they have ordered another Leonardo AW109SP Grand New. The company’s fleet already includes four GrandNew helicopters operated on the Doctor Heli EMS network, alongside an Airbus EC130 and three EC135s – one of which has been dedicated to a contract with Shizuoka Broadcasting System for over 12 years.... Read more
6-Feb-2018Source: Leonardo
Leonardo and Shizuoka Air Commuter Corporation (SACC) of Japan announced the signing of a Service Centre Agreement to set up helicopter MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) capabilities in Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport. The agreement foresees the construction and completion of a new dedicated hangar in 2018, with operational readiness by spring 2019. The MRO centre... Read more
2-Mar-2016Source: HeliHub.com
The helicopter division of Finmeccanica has reported that Shizuoka Air Commuter Corporation has ordered a GrandNew helicopter in air ambulance configuration for use in the Niigata Prefecture. THe aircraft will fly as part of the national helicopter air ambulance programme “Doctor Heli” which covers all Japanese prefectures through a series of different operator. The company... Read more
4-Mar-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland and Kaigai Corporation of Japan announced today that Shizuoka Air Commuter has placed an order for a GrandNew light twin helicopter to perform emergency medical service missions for Toyama Prefecture. The aircraft is expected to enter service in summer 2015. This latest purchase is part of the Doctor Heli system programme which is intended... Read more
22-Apr-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Eurocopter Japan have recently delivered an EC135T2 to Shizuoka air commuter, who intend putting it in to charter work imminently. Shizuoka air commuter was established in 1991 and has a fleet of six helicopters, all from Eurocopter, including BK117 and EC135 models. One EC135 is contracted for a news gatherling contract. All are based at... Read more
