Rotorforce New Zealand Ltd

Rotorforce New Zealand Ltd is a helicopter operator on Roys Hill Road in Hastings, Hawke's Bay. The company was founded in 1987 as Faram Helicopters, which later became Rotorforce NZ Ltd. It has more than 55,000 flight hours and a skilled, experienced staff.

Rotorforce says it has over 30 years of experience in corporate VIP and tour charters. It also supports clients in exploration, seismic, electrical, engineering and construction industries. The company offers bespoke charter services for private clients across New Zealand, including corporate charters and scenic tours.

The company says it was the very first New Zealand helicopter operator to be fully certified and endorsed for its safety management system by the NZ Civil Aviation Authority.

The MD 902 Explorer is the first of its kind in New Zealand. It is a twin engine helicopter with NOTAR, which means it has no tail rotor. The company says this makes it the quietest machine in New Zealand. The MD 902 is a Category A aircraft that carries a pilot and seven passengers, with an internal load capacity of 1,000 kg, an external load capacity of 1,100 kg and a cruise speed of 130 knots.

The H125 B3e is a single engine helicopter modified for passenger and utility use. It carries a pilot and up to six passengers, with extended cargo pods for luggage. Its external lifting capacity is 1,400 kg, and the company describes it as a favourite for firefighting and lifting operations.

Services are grouped into agriculture, electricity, forestry and general work. Agriculture covers spraying, over sowing, fertiliser application, erosion control planting, controlled burning, wild animal control, firefighting and frost control. Electricity work includes fault surveying, tower and pole installation, live line operations and human sling operations. Forestry work covers planning, survey and spraying. General work includes filming, lifting and construction, pipeline survey and hunting and fishing expeditions.

To support the New Zealand helicopter industry, Rotorforce offers spare parts for MD500, AS350/H125 and MD902 aircraft, accessory rental, and aircraft procurement support. The company says it has 30 years of experience in buying, importing and certifying aircraft from many countries.

Services

• Aerial Agriculture
• Electricity Line Work
• Forestry Aerial Work
• Filming and Photography
• Bespoke Charter Services
• Private and Corporate Charter
• Scenic Tours
• Spare Parts for MD500 and AS350
• Accessory Rental
• Aircraft Procurement Support