Puma Air

Puma Air is a corporation with bases in Peru and Chile that specialises in air transport and aerial work by helicopter. Its website cites a professional team with more than 20 years of experience and operations governed by international standards including BARS, IAGSA and OGP, as well as Peruvian aeronautical regulations. It has implemented a Safety Management System (SMS) in all four phases as set by the Peruvian authority DGAC.

Services

• External cargo transport of heavy and bulky materials to hard to reach areas
• Geophysical operations with magnetometry for locating mineral resources and groundwater
• Fire fighting
• Seismic exploration, supporting transport of material and equipment to remote areas for licence holders
• Medical rescue and evacuation in difficult terrain
• Passenger transport by helicopter for corporate, tourist and emergency trips
• Agricultural applications on large plantations
• Helicopter maintenance, with periodic checks and preventive work

Fleet

The home page presents three types. The AS350 B3 (H125) is a single-engine helicopter suited to high altitude, cargo and rescue. The Bell 205 is a single-engine helicopter carrying up to nine passengers plus two crew. The CH-54B is a heavy lift helicopter for external loads such as containers and vehicles, used in construction and fire fighting.

Company facts

• Bases in Peru and Chile
• The company describes more than ten years of experience as Puma Air
• Offices: Lima (San Isidro) and Santiago (Las Condes)