Henley Air

Henley Air is a privately owned helicopter operator based at Rand Airport in Germiston, near Johannesburg, South Africa. Its website says it has close to 30 years of experience in rotor wing operations in Africa. The site shows a SACAA approved air operator certificate, AOC N569D/G576D, in its footer.

Services

• Helicopter charter for corporate and general aviation customers, with Rand Airport close to the Johannesburg CBD and OR Tambo International Airport.
• Scenic flights over Johannesburg, including flights combined with a meal at a helicopter-friendly restaurant.
• Utility work: aerial inspections of mines, geographical survey, game capture and counting, and high value asset transfers.
• Helicopter sling operations for firefighting, construction and animal relocation.
• Aeromedical (HEMS) standby for events and delegation visits. The site also refers to ROCKET Air Ambulance and ROCKET Air Rescue, which it describes as independent and licensed services.
• Drone solutions: a SACAA licensed drone operator with BVLOS approval, covering security, solar inspections and film work.

Fleet

The fleet page lists the Robinson R44 (up to 3 passengers), Bell 206 JetRanger (up to 4), Bell 206 LongRanger (up to 5), Bell 407 GX (5 to 6) and the twin-engine Bell 222/230 (5 to 6). Typical uses shown range from aerial photography and executive charter to safari tours, utility work and aeromedical flights.

Facilities

The company keeps its aircraft in three hangars covering 7,300 square metres, with 24 hour surveillance, ground handling and maintenance. It also offers a lounge and an executive boardroom at Rand Airport. The group runs a separate flight training website.

Company facts

• Privately owned; based at Rand Airport, Germiston.
• Holds a SACAA air operator certificate (AOC N569D/G576D).