CHI Aviation

CHI Aviation, established in 1980 and formerly known as Construction Helicopters, Inc., is a veteran-owned small business offering safe and reliable vertical lift and airlift solutions worldwide. The company operates both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, providing services for commercial, government, and military clients globally.

Their fleet includes over 20 aircraft types, such as Sikorsky S-61N helicopters, Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters, and CASA 212 fixed-wing planes. These aircraft support varied missions including helicopter crane operations, aerial firefighting, disaster relief, and passenger and cargo transport, often in challenging environments.

CHI Aviation holds FAA Parts 133, 135, and 137 certificates allowing them to conduct on-demand specialized operations. Their service scope covers fixed- and rotary-wing passenger, cargo, and combined (COMBI) transport, emergency medical services, offshore oil and gas transport, search and rescue, precision external cargo placement, wildland fire support, and human hoist operations.

The company serves clients across North America and worldwide. Past operational locations include Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean, South America, Chile, Mexico, West and East Africa, Afghanistan, Australia, Brunei, Yemen, and El Salvador. Their customers include government agencies, military branches, oil and gas companies, fire services, and humanitarian organizations.

CHI Aviation complies with strict safety standards. They maintain ISNetworld compliance and IS-BAO certification. Their Safety Management System includes internal and external audits by the FAA, Department of Defense, US Forest Service, and major oil companies such as Shell, BP, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips. Pilots undergo rigorous qualification, and maintenance crews receive continuous training to ensure high safety and reliability levels.

The company is a subsidiary of Heligroup Holdings, Inc. Their corporate headquarters is at Livingston County Airport in Howell, Michigan. CHI Aviation supports both military and civilian operations, including Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approved fixed- and rotary-wing missions for the U.S. Department of Defense since 2011.

Services

• Heavy Lift and Crane Services
• Military Airlift Support
• Aerial Firefighting
• Disaster Relief
• Humanitarian Services
• Fixed-Wing and Rotary-Wing Passenger Transport
• Cargo Transport
• Emergency Medical Services
• Offshore Oil and Gas Transport
• Search and Rescue