Canadian Helicopters Limited

Canadian Helicopters Limited is a Canadian helicopter operator. It is the largest helicopter transportation services company operating in Canada. The company has a network of 25 strategically located bases that can operate in every geographical region of the country.

Canadian Helicopters operates over 90 light, medium and heavy lift helicopters. It is authorized for both visual (VFR) and instrument (IFR) flight operations. The company delivers personnel and cargo transportation to industries around the globe. Its operations include heavy lift work in downtown Edmonton and NVIS fire fighting operations.

Clients include oil and gas, military support, mineral exploration, hydro and utilities, forest management, construction, air ambulance, and search and rescue. The company also provides international helicopter support to military customers. Its helicopter operations include Antarctic operations.

Maintenance support covers helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul. Topflight flight training offers a wide range of pilot training options, from recurrent training through to advanced flight techniques. The company also offers maintenance training.

The fleet is split into single engine and twin engine aircraft. Single engine models include the Airbus EC120B, the AS350 B2, B3 and B3e, and the Bell 407. Twin engine models include the Airbus H135 T2+, AS355N, Sikorsky S76 variants, Bell 212, Bell 412 EP and Sikorsky S61N. The S61N carries 26 passengers.

In July 2026 the company announced a 25 year contract with SkyAlyne to provide Canada's Future Aircrew Training rotary wing program. Canadian Helicopters also has pages on safety and quality, careers and crew support.

Services

• Helicopter Operations
• Maintenance Support
• Topflight Flight Training
• Maintenance Training
• Military Support
• Antarctic Operations
• Heavy Lift Operations
• NVIS Fire Fighting Operations
• Crew Support
• Safety and Quality