Helicopter Transport Services
Key takeaways
- Category: Survey & Geomatics
- Based in: Carp Ontario, Aurora Oregon, La Ronge Saskatchewan and 3 more locations
- Serves: Australia, Chile, Ecuador, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa, United States, Worldwide
- Operating: 1976
Since 1976, Helicopter Transport Services has grown from a single-aircraft operation based in North Bay, Ontario, to one of North America’s largest privately held helicopter operators. The company operates a diverse fleet of more than sixty helicopters and fixed-wing support aircraft, providing specialized aviation services in remote and rugged areas of the Americas, with accumulated experience of over 500,000 flight hours.
Beginning with expansion into Quebec in 1984, the company acquired Huisson Helicopters in northern Ontario in 1988 and forged a partnership with Helicopter Transport Services in the United States in 1993. The company further expanded its Quebec operation with the purchase of Héli-Max in Trois-Rivières, then westward with the acquisition of North Central Helicopters in La Ronge, Saskatchewan. Under the leadership of Denis Pilon as Chief Operating Officer and Luc Pilon as President, HTS continues to innovate and diversify to meet client requirements globally.
HTS possesses depot-level maintenance facilities and component overhaul capabilities at locations across Canada and the United States. The company operates in the world’s most demanding environments, from the Canadian Arctic to the Amazon jungle, and maintains a commitment to safety and operational excellence backed by management systems, training, and maintenance programs.
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Company details
- Scale
- more than sixty helicopters and fixed-wing support aircraft, over 500,000 flight hours, heavy lift capabilities up to 25,000 lbs, CH-54A and CH-54B Skycrane with 2,600-gallon (9,750-liter) tanks refilling in 45 seconds, maximum gross weight 47,000 lbs (CH-54B), cargo hook capacity 25,000 lbs (CH-54B), S-61N with cargo hook capacity 10,000 lbs, 2897 locations
- Also worth knowing
- Founded by Luc Pilon as Nipissing Helicopters in 1976 as a one-man, one-helicopter enterprise. Pioneer in ENG helicopter services in Canada and continues to provide reliable ENG services for CTV in Toronto, Canada's largest metropolitan area. Aircraft certified for all major camera types and mounts.
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Where is Helicopter Transport Services listed in the directory?
Survey & Geomatics 67 companiesFrequently asked questions
What does Helicopter Transport Services supply?
mineral exploration, surveying, operational support, heavy exploration drill movement, aerial fire suppression, aerial construction, heavy lift operations, logistical support for remote facilities, pipeline construction, heavy equipment transport, personnel movement, precision long-lining, Electronic News Gathering (ENG), air ambulance (EMS), executive transport, motion pictures services, defence and security operations, SAR (Search and Rescue), MEDEVAC, surveillance operations, long-line water bucketing, aerial ignition, post-fire rehabilitation
Where is Helicopter Transport Services based?
Carp Ontario, Aurora Oregon, La Ronge Saskatchewan, Trois-Rivières Quebec, Markham Ontario, Moosonee Ontario
Which industries does Helicopter Transport Services work in?
forestry, mining, petroleum
What equipment or products does Helicopter Transport Services offer?
Bell 206B, Bell 206L3, Bell 206L4, Bell 407, Bell 205, Bell 212, Sikorsky SK70, UH-60A+, UH-60A, Sikorsky S-61N, Sikorsky CH-54A, Sikorsky CH-54B, S-64E, Pilatus PC24
How long has Helicopter Transport Services been operating?
1976
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