Newfoundland Helicopters Ltd

Newfoundland Helicopters Limited provides helicopter charter services to clients across Newfoundland and Labrador. The company states it has operated since 1996 and is based in Clarenville, with its head office on the Trans Canada Highway. It also lists bases at Appleton, Deer Lake, Goose Bay and St. John's.

Services

The site says the company can move people and cargo quickly to destinations across the province and Labrador. Work covers recreation, such as hunting and fishing, and commercial tasks. Its pilots are described as experienced in:

• Power line patrols
• Aerial construction
• Long lining
• Wildlife conservation
• Aerial photography and filming
• Fighting forest fires and protecting wildlife and the environment

Fleet

The fleet page lists three types with weight and fuel data:

• Bell 407 (the About page names the 407GX): 5,250 lbs maximum gross weight internal, 6,000 lbs external, 483 L fuel capacity
• Airbus H125 (also called the Astar B3e): 5,225 lbs maximum gross weight internal, 6,172 lbs external, 200 L per hour fuel consumption
• Bell 206LR Long Ranger: 4,000 lbs maximum gross weight internal and external, 130 L per hour fuel consumption

Safety and tracking

All aircraft are equipped with satellite tracking and satellite phones to provide real-time flight following. The website also offers a safety briefing brochure as a download.

Company facts

• Operating since 1996
• Head office: Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Other bases: Appleton, Deer Lake, Goose Bay and St. John's
• Management roles listed include operations manager, chief pilot and director of maintenance