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  Helijet:Air Highways Magazine and Africa Travel Association Magazine Archives
Helijet's fleet of 15 aircraft comprises seven turbine-powered Sikorsky S-76s that operate on the scheduled flights and eight smaller helicopters used for charter.
Speaking of convenience, Helijet's pad is right next to the Canada Place Cruise ship Terminal.
Today, Helijet Airways operates from the position of market leader and flies customers in style with a fleet of Sikorsky S-76s.
www.africa-ata.org /helijet.htm   (913 words)

  
  TSB Reports - Air 1996 - A96P0006
Helijet Airways flight 721 (JBA721) departed Vancouver on a scheduled flight to the Victoria Harbour helipad, British Columbia, with 2 pilots and 11 passengers on board.
Helijet regularly flew in the Vancouver area, and the pilot's traditional proficiency, operational, and examination flying included ILS approaches which terminated at the designated missed approach point for the specific procedure.
The Helijet training programme was modified to specifically include practising ILS approaches at both high and low airspeeds, and continuing approaches past the missed approach point more often.
www.bst.gc.ca /en/reports/air/1996/a96p0006/a96p0006.asp   (1954 words)

  
 HeliExpo News: Rolls-Royce extends exclusive Model 250 agreement with Helijet @ AMTOnline.com Top News
Helijet, which is based at Vancouver International Airport in British Columbia, Canada, will also benefit from its exclusive use of the Rolls-Royce Model 250 FIRST (Full-service Integrated Rolls-Royce Support Team) network of repair and overhaul providers.
Helijet, which operates a fleet of five Model 250-powered Sikorsky S-76As, in addition to a Bell 206B JetRanger and a Bell 206L1/C30 LongRanger, provides scheduled air services to Vancouver and Victoria, and chartered service to Whistler.
Helijet, which is the largest scheduled helicopter airline in North America, transports over 130,000 passengers each year, and also operates a dedicated air medical service.
www.amtonline.com /article/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=2119   (337 words)

  
 TSB Reports - Air 2000 - A00P0182
Helijet's starting and engagement procedures were in accordance with the rotorcraft flight manual and included starting the N
Helijet was aware of these recommendations and, since the incident, began to alternate rotor engagements between engines and reduce the amount of IFWU freewheeling.
Helijet replaced the IFWU and has scheduled another inspection of this IFWU after 450 hours of service.
www.bst.gc.ca /en/reports/air/2000/a00P0182/a00P0182.asp   (1602 words)

  
 Sikorsky Celebrates First S-76 to Achieve 25,000 Flight Hours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The helicopter entered service with Helijet in a 12-passenger airline configuration in January 1990 with approximately 2,300 flight hours on it.
Helijet International is North America's largest scheduled helicopter airline.
Forchuk said the aircraft are all extremely dependable, noting that the Helijet fleet averages a dispatch reliability rate in excess of 99%, despite long winter nights and frequent rain that require extensive use of Instrument Flight Rules.
www.sikorsky.com /details_printable/1,9590,CLI1_DIV69_ETI435_PID5064,00.html   (489 words)

  
 Sikorsky Celebrates First S-76 to Achieve 25,000 Flight Hours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The aircraft was the 81st S-76 ever produced by Sikorsky, and was owned by two different corporate customers before it was acquired by Helijet in 1989.
Helijet International is North America's largest scheduled helicopter airline.
There are five S-76A model aircraft in the Helijet fleet, the youngest of which already has 17,000 flight hours.
sikorsky.com /details_printable/0,,CLI1_DIV69_ETI435_PID5064,00.html   (489 words)

  
 HeliJet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In addition, Helijet Charters and partner Grouse Mountain operate spectacular sightseeing tours from the peak of the mountain.
Helijet is also British Columbia's largest air medical service provider, operating both rotary and fixed wing medevac equipment.
During the past 19 years of operation Helijet has also provided scheduled service to Seattle-Boeing Field, Abbotsford Airport, Langley Airport, Victoria International Airport and Campbell River Airport, all of which are still destinations accessible by Helijet Charters' services.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/HeliJet   (253 words)

  
 Spirit of Vancouver - February 2005 - Helijet takes Spirit of Vancouver to new heights
Helijet International, one of the newest Spirit of Vancouver corporate partners, recently unveiled its brand-new Spirit logo and colour scheme on one of its Sikorsky S-76 12-passenger helicopters.
While these paint schemes are only temporary, Helijet intends to make its Spirit of Vancouver colours a permanent feature.
Founded in 1986, Helijet International has grown to North America’s largest scheduled helicopter airline, winning numerous awards for customer service and safety excellence.
www.boardoftrade.com /sov_page.asp?pageID=1625   (696 words)

  
 Briefs: Helijet wins bid; B.C. ups skills training   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Richmond-based Helijet International Inc. has won its bid to operate a Learjet air ambulance for the British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS).
Helijet will provde the Bombardier Learjet 31A for patient transfers, and will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Rick Hill, Helijet’s vice president of marketing and product development, said the jet will cover all areas of the province, as well as flying B.C. patients in from other jurisdictions.
www.canada.com /globaltv/bc/news/story.html?id=e1306cad-7ef9-4834-b8aa-6c4d44bb0fa3&k=63418   (474 words)

  
 Helijet:Air Highways Magazine and Africa Travel Association Magazine Archives
In conjunction with the arrangement, Helijet and Alaska plan to introduce air service operated by Helijet aircraft between Vancouver and Whistler Resort once government approval is received.
Helijet International Inc. is North America's largest scheduled helicopter airline, celebrating its 15-year anniversary.
Helijet serves commuter and tour routes to Vancouver, Seattle, Victoria, Langley, Abbotsford and Richmond.
www.airhighways.com /helijet.htm   (1335 words)

  
 HELIJET - Air Medical Services
Helijet is proud to be one of the largest providers of Air Medical services in Western Canada.
Based at Vancouver International Airport, Helijet Air Medical is contracted to operate Air Ambulance Sikorsky S76 helicopters, Air Ambulance Beechcraft 200 KingAir and Bombardier LearJet 31A airplanes on behalf of the BC Air Ambulance Services.
Whether responding to life threatening emergency calls or requests for patient transfers, Helijet operates an ambulatory lifeline for communities throughout North America.
www.helijet.com /medical/medical.php?pageID=5   (74 words)

  
 Rolls-Royce: Media Room
Helijet will also benefit from its exclusive use of the Rolls-Royce Model 250 FIRST (Full-service Integrated Rolls-Royce Support Team) network of repair and overhaul providers.
Helijet, which operates a fleet of five Model 250-powered Sikorsky S-76As, in addition to a Eurocopter AS.355F TwinStar and Bell 206B JetRanger, provides commuter services between Vancouver Harbour and Victoria Harbour.
Morris Forchuk, Helijet International's Director of Maintenance, says that Helijet is enthusiastic about the closer relationship with Rolls-Royce: "When you know you have the support of a supplier like Rolls-Royce actively working with you to reduce the effects of the operational challenges that we are subject to, it makes my job easier.”
www.rolls-royce.com /media/showPR.jsp?PR_ID=40120   (322 words)

  
 HAI Convention News 2005: B.C. helo airlines square off in court   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Helijet International has been flying scheduled and charter flights in the Vancouver area for 18 years.
Coulson said 15-minute separation between flights is unnecessary and that the heliports could easily accommodate both Helijet’s current and Executive Transport’s planned schedules.
Coulson said he is seeking an injunction that would either give his company access to the heliports at the times it wants or would stop Helijet from flying until the situation is resolved.
www.ainonline.com /Publications/HAI/HAI_2005/d3bcp3.htm   (407 words)

  
 Wings Magazine - Canada's National Aviation Magazine
Then, while Helijet was getting its operator’s certificate in place for the new scheduled fixed-wing service, the bid for the air ambulance contract came out and BCAS requested that Helijet bid on the contract.
One of the ironies of the new Helijet operation is the depth of its connection to the now non-existent Westex.
Of the nine full-time fixedwing medevac pilots at Helijet, seven are from Westex, as is one of its two King Air B200s and all four of the maintenance personnel who to keep the planes operational.
www.wingsmagazine.com /nm/anmviewer.asp?a=285&z=65   (1129 words)

  
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Additionally, theres a Helijet Landing Mode, which can be just as deadly when you consider the hazards of putting a chopper down in an unpredictable and hostile environment.
Your Helijet is represented as a large triangle.
When your Helijet approaches a refueling heliport or the enemy base, a message will flash on your screen.As you begin hovering over the landing zone(by pressing the A Button to reduce your air speed), the screen will automatically switch to the Land Mode.
gamersgraveyard.com /repository/nes/manuals/manuals/laserinvasion.doc   (2754 words)

  
 HAI Website > Home  ::
Richmond, BC, December 06, 2006: Helijet International Inc. has been selected to negotiate a $15 million, long term contract to operate a dedicated Learjet air ambulance for the British Columbia Ambulance Service, under the Ministry of Health.
Helijet is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and has won numerous awards for outstanding customer service, as well as its safety record.
This fall, Helijet will offer up to 176 flights each week between Vancouver, Victoria and YVR, with passengers able to book online at www.helijet.com.
www.rotor.com /Default.aspx?tabid=510&newsid905=53482&   (355 words)

  
 Whistler Transportation Providers : Helijet
Since 1986, Helijet has transformed everyday air travel into a breathtaking scenic excursion above the natural beauty of South Western British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.
Helijet operates charter-only service from Vancouver International Airport to Whistler.
Helijet specializes in custom charters and special tours.
www.tourismwhistler.com /www/plan_your_trip/transportation_providers.asp?btid=160&bid=665   (226 words)

  
 Vertical Magazine - News
Helijet International Inc. and Calgary based 660 NEWS, have signed a three year contract extension, effective January 2007, allowing the station to continue to provide the best in aerial traffic watch for Calgary.
Helijet will provide a Robinson R-22, painted in the stations livery, for morning and afternoon rush-hour traffic reports.
Helijet International is North America's largest scheduled helicopter airline, and provides numerous
www.verticalmag.com /control/news/templates/?a=2829&z=5   (262 words)

  
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©Helijet Maintenance Oy Helijet Maintenance Oy was founded on 1993.
Helijet is specialized in airplane and helicopter maintenances.
Producing of high standard flight safety aircraft services, which includes reliability of operation, high standard quality and constant development, is our main goal.
www.helijet.fi /English/Company   (65 words)

  
 Helijet’s Online Reservation System Draws Passengers from Across North
Helijet International is a Canadian-owned company and is North America’s largest scheduled helicopter airline, winning numerous awards for customer service and safety excellence.
Helijet flies regular helicopter service to Vancouver Harbour, Vancouver International Airport, Victoria and Whistler and fixed-wing service between Campbell River and Seattle, Washington.
Helijet is also British Columbia’s largest air ambulance service provider for both helicopter and fixed wing equipment.
www.verticalreference.com /articles/publish/article_25.shtml   (830 words)

  
 Amazon.com: HeliJet: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
While the helijet manages to take off, we aren't able to land in...
Helijet Airways offers jet helicopter service into downtown Victoria from downtown...
Helijet Airways ($ 800-6654354) flies helicopters from Boeing Field (near Sea-Tae)...
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=HeliJet&tag=httpexplaguid-20&index=books&link_code=qs&page=1   (682 words)

  
 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
From The Fairmont Waterfront you will take HeliJet, a deluxe helicopter service, for a breath-taking sweep of Vancouver and then on to Westwood Plateau, an incredible golf course where we'll leave you to more birdies.
When the game is done, no long drive but a HeliJet trip back to the comfort of your hotel for a night of rest and relaxation -- no bogie man.
VIP amenities from Westwood Plateau, HeliJet, and The Fairmont Waterfront
www.fairmont.com /FA/en/CDA/Home/Common/CDPackageInfoPopupBody/0,1056,promotion_seq=8029906&property_cd=WFC&property_seq=100107&Section=1&propcode=,00.html   (207 words)

  
 Welcome to the Richmond News - Business
Richmond-based Helijet International Inc. was hired to negotiate a $15-million, long-term contract to operate a dedicated Learjet air ambulance for the British Columbia Ambulance Service.
The new Learjet is Helijet's fifth medically equipped aircraft to enter service.
Helijet International is a Canadian-owned company, and is North America's largest scheduled helicopter airline, as well as British Columbia's largest air medical service provider.
www.richmond-news.com /issues06/123106/business.html   (438 words)

  
 Oxford Diffraction – Crystal Cooling to <15 Kelvin : Oxford Diffraction's Helijet put through its paces at the ...
ESRF demonstrate the Helijet's unique technical specifications that allow cooling of single crystals in X-ray diffraction to less than 15 Kelvin.
Helijet has been developed, and is manufactured and distributed, by Oxford Diffraction Limited.
Cooling to such low temperatures promises to increase data quality in X-ray crystallography by quenching thermal motion of the crystal lattice and constituent molecules, thereby improving the scattered diffraction signal, and by prolonging the life of vulnerable organic molecules (such as proteins) in X-ray beams by minimising radiation damage.
www.oxford-diffraction.com /news_2002_03_07.asp   (935 words)

  
 HeliJet
HeliJet has teamed-up with priceline to provide the lowest fares for the most HeliJet customers.
HeliJet International entered the airline business 17 years ago firmly devoted to providing fast and reliable service throughout the Pacific Northwest.
HeliJet International serves destinations throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada.
airlines.priceline.com /airlines/helijet.html   (168 words)

  
 Defense Daily Network: Defense Industry news, analysis and business information
Consequently, few helicopter airlines are thriving, let alone expanding their services.
One helicopter operator that’s successfully swimming upstream against this trend is Helijet Airways, based in Vancouver, British Colombia.
Helijet has announced the launch of a new commuter service connecting the British Colombia airports at Largely and Abbottsford with downtown Victoria.
www.defensedaily.com /cgi/rw/show_mag.cgi?pub=rw&mon=0901&file=0901civup.htm   (424 words)

  
 HELIJET AND COULSON INCREASE SERVICE TO VICTORIA
Richmond, BC(September 7, 2005): Helijet International, North America's leading scheduled helicopter service, is increasing capacity on its popular Vancouver-Victoria commuter route effective September 19, with the addition of Executive Transport Airways' 23-passenger Sikorsky S61.
"Helijet has a well-earned reputation for service and reliability, and by working together I think our two organizations can build on the capacity and frequency of commuter service between the capital and Vancouver," explained Coulson.
The agreement between Helijet and Coulson ends a dispute between the two companies over Coulson's interest in starting its own scheduled service between Vancouver and Victoria.
www.verticalreference.com /articles/publish/article_68.shtml   (986 words)

  
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This morning you will be picked up at your Vancouver hotel and transferred by private sedan to the Helijet terminal, where you will check in for your scheduled flight to Whistler.
Upon arrival in Whistler on your Helijet flight, you will be whisked away to your hotel by private sedan.
Today you will be transferred by private sedan from your hotel to the Helijet terminal for your 30-minute helicopter flight to Vancouver.
www.entreecanada.com /index.php?page=content&id=488   (1100 words)

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