Sydney Helicopters

Sydney Helicopters is a helicopter operator based at the Penrith Heliport at Nepean Aerospace Park in Castlereagh, NSW. Founded in 1985, it describes itself as the longest running commercial helicopter operator in Sydney. It provides tours, charters, transfers, aerial work and aviation support, flying from Penrith as well as from Sydney Airport at Mascot and Bankstown Airport.

Services

• Scenic tours of Sydney and surrounds, lunch flights, pub tours and overnight experiences
• A to B transfers, group transfers and major event transfers
• Wedding flights
• Filming and aerial photography
• Aerial crane and lifting work
• Aerial observation and survey
• Bush fire support and flood and emergency relief

Fleet

The company owns and operates its whole fleet of thirteen helicopters, all turbine powered with no piston aircraft. Types include the Bell 206B2, Airbus AS350 Squirrel and Bell 412, giving 4, 5 and 10 passenger seat options.

Maintenance

The fleet is maintained in house by its own CASA approved maintenance organisation, Aerotech Sydney Pty Ltd, staffed by licensed aircraft maintenance engineers.

Company facts

• Founded in 1985
• Thirteen owned turbine helicopters
• In house maintenance through Aerotech Sydney Pty Ltd
• Pilots with experience in feature films, aerial firefighting, external lift work and powerline inspection
• Departures from Penrith Heliport, Sydney Airport and Bankstown Airport