CalvinAir Helicopters

CalvinAir Helicopters is an air tour and charter company based in Antigua in the West Indies. The company maintains hangar facilities at the international airport in Antigua. It operates two heliports. One heliport is near St. John’s. The other is just outside Jolly Harbour. The company is an Ayre Group venture. It is regulated by the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority. The company holds licenses as an Air Operator and an Approved Maintenance Organisation. Its standards are harmonised with mandates set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

CalvinAir operates both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. It is the first and only operator in the region to commercially operate a fleet of Airbus H130 helicopters. These aircraft have climate controlled cabins. The seats are raised and staggered. All seats face forward. The cabins have no partitions that block views. They feature wrap around glass windows. The company has also added a Pilatus PC 12 turboprop. This aircraft supports private charters and inter island travel.

The company offers several aerial experiences. Guests can book an Antigua full island experience. They can also choose an Antigua half island experience. Another option is the Montserrat volcano experience. CalvinAir provides private helicopter charters and private airplane charters. Guests can book online or request a quotation. The company has received a Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award for three years in a row. It ranks in the top ten percent of Tripadvisor listings worldwide.

The pilots have flown more than 40,000 tours in the region. They average 6,000 flight hours each. They also have more than 20 years of helicopter flying experience. The pilots provide weekly flight support to scientists at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory. The company hires only high time pilots.

The fleet includes several safety and comfort features. The aircraft have ADS B in and out technology. This technology tracks the location of other aircraft nearby. The helicopters have an alert system for nearby aircraft or terrain. The cabins are fully air conditioned. The helicopters have extra wide cabins. They provide more than three feet of additional width compared to typical helicopters. Passengers receive music and BOSE noise cancelling headsets during flights.

The Calvin Ayre Foundation covers the cost of emergency medical flights. The company has assisted with medical airlift and search and rescue missions. This support helps people with critical health issues or trauma in the region.

Services

• Antigua Full Island Experience
• Antigua Half Island Experience
• Montserrat Volcano Experience
• Helicopter Charters
• Airplane Charters
• Private Air Charters
• Aerial Photography
• Megayacht Support
• Search and Rescue
• Inter Island Travel