Civair Helicopters

Civair offers helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft charters and scenic flights in South Africa. Its website says it has been flying in Africa since 1989 and offers helicopter tours in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg, along with utility services for industries needing aerial work. The company says its crew is on standby 24 hours a day.

Helicopter flights

• Cape Town Peninsula and half peninsula tours
• Scenic two bay flight and city night flight
• Cape Canopy tour
• Wine estate flights and restaurant transfers
• Hotel and airport transfers
• Whale and great white shark tours, with a flight to Gansbaai and transfer to a boat
• Customised charters for events such as weddings or VIP transfers

Offshore ship services

Civair provides ship to shore helicopter services around the clock. The site gives a capacity of up to five passengers and cargo up to 600 kg, operating up to 60 nautical miles offshore under both Visual and Instrument Flight Rules. Services include crew changes and logistical support for seismic research and survey vessels. The site states its pilots are licensed under South African Civil Aviation Authority requirements and that it carries passenger public liability insurance as required by the SACAA.

Other services

• Fixed-wing charters, including VIP flights, cargo flights, flights to game lodges and Southern Africa destinations
• Aerial photography and film shoots from helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft
• Drone and unmanned aerial vehicle services for film, property and events
• Car hire