external load operations

Airborne Aviation is Kauai's premier helicopter utility company specializing in external load operations. It supports multiple government and private agencies with specialty helicopter needs, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and productivity. The team is dedicated to precision long-line and remote area operations, serving both private and federal organizations in aviation operations.

aerial suppressionlong-line operationsremote area operationsshort haul rescue

Air Center Helicopters was established in 1986 and is an expeditionary aviation service provider specializing in austere flight operations globally. Headquartered at Spinks Airport in Burleson, TX, it is a U.S. owned and operated Small Business concern providing turn-key aviation solutions from flight operations support to maintenance and training for U.S. and foreign governments and commercial clients.

aerial firefightingContingency supportDeck landing qualification trainingExpeditionary airlifthelicopter charterMaintenance (FAA Part 145 MRO)MEDEVAC/CASEVACnight vision goggles (NVG) operationsPersonnel recoverysearch and rescue (SAR)Ship-based servicestactical trainingVertical replenishment (VERTREP)

Alaska Land Exploration is a 133/135 certified helicopter charter company established in 2008 and based in Fairbanks, Alaska. It specializes in statewide helicopter charter services with external load capabilities, transportation, and logistical support in remote Alaskan locations, extending from Utqiaġvik to the Aleutian Islands. The company also offers Robinson helicopter maintenance and repair, remote logistics and expedition support, and courier services.

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A&P Helicopters provides professional helicopter lift services with over 35 years of operational excellence and 50,000+ flight hours. FAA Part 133/135 certified and IS-BAO accredited, the company serves small businesses, utilities, contractors, government agencies, and emergency response teams nationwide. Founded in 1988, it operates a fleet of 11 helicopters including Bell 206, 407, 205, 212, and UH-1H models, with 54 employees and a 24,000-square-foot hangar based in Richvale, California.

aerial surveyaircraft maintenance & MROconstruction and infrastructure supporthuman external cargo operationspilot trainingsearch and rescue supportutility and maintenance access

Aris Helicopters has served the Western United States since 1972 with aerial solutions, headquartered in Northern and Southern California. They specialize in aerial construction, heavy lift operations, firefighting, utility and telecom support, charter flights, and cinematic production work. They are certified under FAA Part 133 (External Load Operations), FAA Part 135 (On-Demand Charter), and FAA Part 137 (Agricultural Work). Through IHP World Wide, they are one of the largest suppliers of S-58 parts in the world.

aerial constructioncharter flightsfirefightingheavy lift operationshelicopter liftsparts and maintenancerepair station

Aspen Helicopters Inc. was formed in 1980 and operates from Oxnard, California with ten Bell helicopters, eight multi-engine Partenavia airplanes, and a Fairchild Merlin IIIB. The company provides air transportation for government entities, corporations, small businesses, the general public, and the farming community, and also owns and operates an FAA Part 145 Repair Station and the Oxnard Jet Center at Oxnard Airport. It is a Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

aerial firefightingaerial surveysagricultural aerial applicationFAA Part 145 repair stationinfrared mapping with live stream dataLiDAR mappingon-site helicopter fuel and rigging supportphotogrammetrywater bucket operations

Capitol Helicopters is a certified Air Carrier under Parts 135, 137, and 133 based at McClellan Park (KMCC) near Sacramento, California. Founded by Oren Breedlove in 2014, it was acquired in 2018 by Casey and Kaysha Ross, who formed Capitol Helicopters Inc. and expanded into utility services and firefighting support. The company provides helicopter services across the United States and internationally, emphasizing safety and professionalism.

agricultural frost/moisture control flightsaircraft maintenancecharter flightsfirefighting water dropsflight trainingtoursutility airlift operationswire-level patrol

CBH Aviation incorporated in 1998 and provides technologically based, diversified commercial helicopter services and asset reliability support for utility companies across the nation. It holds Part 133, 135, 137 and 145 Certificates and has over 20 years' experience in all airspace types and weather conditions, covering over 100,000 miles annually.

charter operationscustom installationsequipment leasinghelicopter maintenanceleak detectionLiDAR and orthophotographypipeline patrolpower line patrolremote sensing