AeroGulf Services

AeroGulf Services Company LLC describes itself as a commercial helicopter operator and aviation maintenance facility established in Dubai in 1976. According to its website, it was the first commercial helicopter operator in Dubai, set up originally to support Dubai Petroleum's oil and gas operations, and it has since grown into external cargo, filming and medical emergency services. It serves the UAE and the wider MENA region.

Services

• Offshore and onshore oil and gas support, with regular offshore flights 365 days a year, by day or night, with IFR capability.
• Long line external lifting and precision external loads.
• Aerial filming and photography.
• Specialised operations including parachuting, law enforcement, air ambulance and banner towing advertising.
• Helicopter support on long or short term lease or on a daily basis for construction, surveys, air taxi, load lifting and medical evacuation.
• Hangarage, helipad and heliport consultancy and management.
• Engineering services: a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul team that also serves third party commercial and government operators.
• Training programmes in the flight and engineering fields.

Fleet

The company is based at Dubai World Central (Al Maktoum) International Airport near Jebel Ali. The Who We Are page names Leonardo AW139, Bell 212 and Bell 206 helicopters, while the fleet page details the Bell 412EP (13 passengers), Bell 212 (14 passengers) and Bell 206 and 206L. The site states that its twin-engine helicopters are equipped for offshore IFR operations.

Safety

AeroGulf says its Safety Management System exceeds regulatory requirements and that it is audited regularly by local and international regulators and by clients.

Company facts

• Established in Dubai in 1976.
• First commercial helicopter operator in Dubai, according to the company.
• Based at Dubai World Central (Al Maktoum) International Airport.