Air Dynasty Heli Services

Air Dynasty Heli Services Pvt. Ltd. is a helicopter charter company in Kathmandu, Nepal. Its website says it has provided helicopter services since 1993, flies its own AS350 series fleet and employs more than 80 team members. It describes itself as one of the largest private sector helicopter charter companies in Nepal.

Services

• Scenic and sightseeing tours in the Everest, Annapurna and Langtang regions, including Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar landings, Gokyo Lake, Annapurna Base Camp and Tilicho Lake
• Helicopter flights between Lukla and points such as Namche, Gorakshep, Khare and Pheriche, and back to Kathmandu
• Pilgrimage tours to Muktinath, Gosaikunda and Damodar Kunda, plus the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
• Luxury helicopter tours and private charter flights in the Everest and Annapurna regions
• Medical evacuation and rescue from areas such as Gokyo Valley, the Annapurna trekking area, Makalu Base Camp and Everest Base Camp
• Aerial filming and photography, including an Everest photography tour

Fleet

The fleet page lists four Airbus AS350 helicopters: 9N-ANA, 9N-ALA and 9N-AOD (all AS350B3e) and 9N-AFQ (AS350 FX II). The B3e entries show an Arriel 2D engine, a passenger capacity of 5+1, a maximum takeoff weight of 2,250 kg and a maximum operating altitude of 23,000 ft. The company says its helicopters are certified to fly from 16,000 ft to 23,000 ft AMSL, and the FX II entry shows a 16,000 ft limit.

Company facts

• Services since 1993, according to the company history
• More than 80 team members
• Office in Sinamangal, Kathmandu, close to Tribhuvan International Airport
• Website says enquiries are answered within 12 hours