NishiNippon Airlines (Nishi-Nippon Kuyu)

NishiNippon Airlines, also known as Nishi-Nippon Kuyu, is a helicopter operator based in Fukuoka, Japan. The company is part of the Kyuden Group and provides various helicopter services supporting social infrastructure and emergency response.

The company operates Doctor Heli services, which are air ambulances equipped with advanced medical devices. These helicopters are stationed at hospitals and staffed by specialist emergency doctors and nurses. They respond to requests from fire departments to quickly reach accident or emergency scenes. Treatment is given onsite and patients are transported rapidly to hospitals. This service runs every day of the year and serves five prefectures in Kyushu: Fukuoka, Saga, Kumamoto, Oita, and Miyazaki.

Besides air ambulance operations, NishiNippon Airlines offers disaster relief helicopter services, news gathering flights, cargo transport, overhead wire work, powerline patrol using HRIS technology, aerial laser surveys, sightseeing and charter flights, contract maintenance, and maintenance training. These services support regional safety and infrastructure needs.

The company operates a diverse fleet including the BK117 C-1, BK117 C-2, Bell 429, AS350, Bell 427, Bell 412, AW169, and AW139 helicopters. The Doctor Heli service mainly uses the BK117 and Bell 429 models. These aircraft are equipped to handle urgent medical care and varied aviation tasks.

NishiNippon Airlines emphasizes safety as a core value, maintaining daily inspections, training, and active employee engagement to ensure secure operations. It seeks to be a reliable partner in regional emergency care and transportation, supported by many years of experience in helicopter aviation. The company website and communications are primarily in Japanese.

Services

• Doctor Heli (Air Ambulance)
• Disaster Relief Helicopter
• News Gathering
• Cargo Transport
• Overhead Wire Work
• Powerline Patrol (HRIS)
• Aerial Laser Survey
• Sightseeing and Charter Flights
• Contract Maintenance
• Maintenance Training