North Australian Helicopters

North Australian Helicopters is a helicopter operator in the Northern Territory. It started in 1993 with one Robinson R22. The company describes itself as one of the most versatile and reputable aviation companies in Northern Australia. It has bases in Darwin, Katherine and Jabiru.

Scenic flights are a major part of the business. Popular flights cover Kakadu, Katherine Gorge, the Victoria River escarpments and the Darwin to Adelaide River region. Heli pub crawls, waterfall tours and heli fishing trips are also offered. Helicopter transfers reach Jabiru, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Litchfield National Park, Katherine, the Tiwi Islands and Dundee Beach. The company also flies to remote lodges, including Wildman Wilderness Lodge and Matt Wrights Top End Safari Camp.

Airwork is a large part of the company. Services include aerial mustering, aerial spraying, heli-rescue, mining and exploration support, animal control, and powerline and pipeline survey. The company also does filming, photography and slinging work.

The company holds a contract with the Northern Territory government for charter and airwork across all departments. A separate contract with Bushfires NT covers controlled aerial burning and wildfire suppression.

Clients include the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security, the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NT, Australian Agricultural Company, Darwin Energy Group and APA Group.

The fleet has 12 Robinson R22s, 7 Robinson R44s, one Robinson R66, four Bell 206 JetRangers and three Bell 206 LongRangers. The R44, R66, JetRanger and LongRanger are fitted for external loads.

The company says it has 13 pilots, three engineers, a chief engineer and five administration staff. Its flight operations and maintenance divisions are CASA certified, and it runs a safety management system with a designated safety officer. The website lists an operations team for aerial projects, a services and fleet page, and an FAQ and terms page. Scenic flights can be booked online through the company's booking site.

Services

• Scenic Helicopter Flights
• Heli Fishing
• Pub Crawl and Waterfall Tours
• Helicopter Charter and Transfers
• Aerial Mustering
• Aerial Spraying
• Heli-Rescue and Medivac
• Mining and Exploration Support
• Powerline and Pipeline Survey
• Aerial Fire Control