ESABOL

ESABOL is a state owned Bolivian company based in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It provides aerial services to individuals and businesses across Bolivia and internationally. The company exists to deliver air services based on client requirements.

The main activity is aerial work and non scheduled transport of passengers, cargo, and mail. It primarily uses rotary wing aircraft for these operations. Non scheduled fixed wing services form the secondary commercial activity.

ESABOL serves the hydrocarbons and energy sector with specialized aerial work. This includes seismic exploration support, external cargo transport, and search and rescue in exploration fields. The aircraft configuration changes based on client needs. The company also performs primary medical evacuation, moving patients from accident sites or medical events to the nearest health center. Secondary medical evacuation transfers patients from municipal hospitals to more specialized facilities.

Additional services include forest firefighting with water drops from low altitude using a Bambi bucket on a long line. The company performs external cargo work with long line, short line, and rescue hoist systems. Tourism and adventure flights provide low altitude overflights of cities, rivers, lakes, national parks, salt flats, and mountains. VIP transport offers access to remote locations that only helicopters can reach.

The fleet includes the Airbus Helicopters EC145. This twin engine helicopter accommodates two pilots and eight passengers. It cruises at 180 kilometers per hour. The maximum takeoff weight is 3,585 kilograms. The service ceiling is 18,000 feet. The helicopter operates under visual flight rules and carries navigation equipment including FCDS, NMS, GNS430W, and EURONAV IV. A siren, horn, and megaphone are also on board.

ESABOL operates under Bolivian regulations RAB 135, RAB 91, and RAB 133 for external load work. It follows IOGP 690 offshore and onshore aviation guidelines for parts one through five. The company states that its pilots belong to the Bolivian Air Force and are trained for various operational conditions.

Services

• Hydrocarbons and energy
• Primary MEDEVAC
• Secondary MEDEVAC
• Forest firefighting
• External cargo
• Tourism and adventure
• VIP transport