Range Helicopters Inc.

Range Helicopters Inc., known as RH, is a Transport Canada approved air operator and aircraft maintenance organization. It is headquartered in Drayton Valley, Alberta, with a base in Edson, Alberta. The company provides charter services for passengers and cargo to private sector companies and government agencies across Canada.

Services include aerial pipeline surveillance, oil and gas support, fire suppression, forestry management, environmental, fish and wildlife work, mining and exploration, utilities and energy, and communications and media work. Pipeline surveillance uses gimbal stabilized true color and infrared cameras and laser gas detection.

Every aircraft has satellite tracking and satellite phones, so it can be monitored and contacted. Aircraft can arrive with a portable 24 volt fuel system, single or dual remote hooks, a Bambi Bucket, sling gear and an approved stretcher kit. Each helicopter also carries a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a 406 MHz ELT.

The fleet includes the Bell 206B, a light weight single engine passenger helicopter. The AS350 B3e is an intermediate category single engine helicopter that seats five. The Bell 212HP is a medium category twin engine helicopter that seats 13.

Our highly skilled aircrews have the experience and local knowledge you can count on. The company says its aircraft have the best external load gear in the industry.

The company says its service is reliable, safety oriented and professional, at competitive rates. Its primary priorities are safety, quality and outstanding service.

Customers can reach the company by phone at either base.

Services

• Aerial pipeline surveillance
• Oil and gas support
• Fire suppression
• Forestry management
• Environmental, fish and wildlife work
• Mining and exploration
• Utilities and energy
• Communications and media
• General charter
• Passenger and cargo charter