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Commercial Helicopter Services

Volcanic Air offers a wide range of commercial helicopter services to the utility and emergency services sector. We have over 30 years experience in all types of commercial helicopter operations.   Operations are conducted to the highest standard, and in compliance with New Zealand Civil Aviation Rules, current best practice and industry required specifications including Transpower and Rural Fire Service.   Operations are audited both externally and internally, and all equipment used is certified and fit for purpose. Volcanic Air have robust Quality Assurance and Safety Management Systems and constantly reassess operational practices within a system of continual improvement.   When required, commercial operations are supported with 4WD vehicles and 1400 litre fuel tankers. Cargo pods and slings are also available for all commercial operations as required.   Commercial Helicopter Services:  
Precision Lifting commercial helicopter service

Precision Lifting

Aerial Survey commercial helicopter service

Aerial Survey

Power Line Inspection commercial helicopter service

Power Line Inspection

LIDAR commercial helicopter service

LIDAR

Filming – including stabilized platforms commercial helicopter service

Filming – including stabilized platforms

Turquoise Inferno Crater in Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Photography

Frost Protection commercial helicopter service

Frost Protection

Fire Fighting commercial helicopter service

Fire Fighting

Sluicing commercial helicopter service

Sluicing

Search & Rescue commercial helicopter service

Search & Rescue

 

We currently operate a fleet of two Eurocopter AS350 B2 Squirrel helicopters.

Office team

Job quotes & specification questions

Tim Barrow

Chief Helicopter Pilot

Type ratings

Volcanic Air offers type ratings for all aircraft operated within the fleet:

  • AS350 (B2) Squirrel
  • Cessna 206 Floatplane