Black Swan Helicopters Ltd.

Black Swan Helicopters Ltd. is a helicopter operator based in Berwyn, Alberta. According to the company page, co-founders Linda and Wayne Johnson started the business after working in the helicopter industry for a combined 60 years, and Black Swan Helicopters took flight in 2003. The company name comes from the idea of the unexpected event, and its services page sums up the offer as flying the helicopters wherever the customer wants them to go.

Services

• Forestry support
• Long line operations
• Forest fire suppression
• Wildlife survey
• VIP transportation, including a pairing of helicopter flights with executive driving services in Grande Prairie, Alberta
• Mountain flights
• A lighter-hearted pet transport option the company calls VIPP transportation

Maintenance and facilities

The company also repairs helicopters. It states that it offers maintenance support for Robinson, Bell and Airbus helicopters, and that it has hangar and storage facilities as well as fuel available if required.

Fleet

The fleet page shows two aircraft types: the Bell 205 A1++ BLR and the AS350 FX2. The site does not give seat counts or performance numbers for either type, so customers should ask the company for details of availability.

Company facts

• Founded in 2003 by Linda and Wayne Johnson
• Based in Berwyn, Alberta
• Website sections cover the company, its team and its community involvement