Japan Heli-System (YURA AIR)

Japan Heli-System, inc. operates helicopter services under the YURA Air brand. The company is authorized by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) and has operated since 2016. It offers sightseeing flights, helicopter charter, aircraft maintenance and ground handling.

Sightseeing flights include a Tokyo day flight of about 30 minutes and a Tokyo night flight. The site also lists a Mt. Fuji sightseeing flight of 60 to 90 minutes. Starting prices are listed from 310,000 yen for the Tokyo day flight, 650,000 yen for the Tokyo night flight and 550,000 yen for the Mt. Fuji flight.

The fleet has three aircraft for a wide range of missions. The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X carries up to 4 passengers and is the main aircraft for sightseeing and shuttle services. The Airbus AS350B Ecureuil carries up to 5 passengers and is used for skydiving operations and other work.

The Agusta AW109E is a twin engine helicopter with a VIP cabin for up to 6 passengers. The company calls it the flagship of its charter fleet. It says twin engines give stable flight in strong wind, a fast cruise and a quiet cabin.

The company has bases at Iwatsuki Heliport in Saitama, the Ise Bay Heliport in Tsu, Mie, and a Chubu Centrair office in Tokoname, Aichi. The Ise Bay base has its own hangar of 359 square metres for maintenance work.

Maintenance is done by engineers licensed as Class 2 aircraft maintenance technicians or above. Work ranges from daily inspections to scheduled maintenance. Parts control and maintenance records are managed in house. The company says the aircraft it maintains have a record of zero accidents.

Reservations and charter quotes can be made by phone on weekdays from 9am to 6pm, by LINE chat or through the website contact form. The website is available in several languages, including English, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, French, German and Arabic. Visitors can send an inquiry through the contact form for sightseeing reservations, charter quotes or career questions.

Services

• Tokyo Sightseeing Flights
• Mt. Fuji Sightseeing Flights
• Helicopter Charter
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Ground Handling
• Shuttle Service
• Skydiving Operations
• Training Flights
• Charter VIP Transport
• Scenic Flights