The Helicopter Line is New Zealand’s leading helicopter company, operating with a fleet of modern turbine helicopters based at Mount Cook and Twizel, Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and Queenstown. The scenic flights from these icon locations will take your breath away as you discover that the stunning views of New Zealand’s National Parks, glaciers, mountains and lakes are always best from above!The Helicopter Line fleet consists predominantly of European AS355 Twin Engine Squirrels, and AS350 Squirrels. They are ideal for scenic flights, with an open plan cabin making for excellent views.

Their professional team are dedicated to ensuring you experience the best with The Helicopter Line.Their professionally trained pilots have specific experience flying in New Zealand’s alpine environments, and all of their crew are qualified to ensure your safety both in the air and on the ground.In addition to operating scenic flights they undertake charter requests for a variety of other activities including heliskiing,climbing, hunting, fishing and more. Scenic helicopter tours are also available and we will be pleased to assist in the design of your tailored itinerary.The Helicopter Line has the highest level of Civil Aviation Authority certification for scenic helicopter operations, this involves regular monitoring and audit of all aspects of their operations.

For more information, please visit http://www.helicopter.co.nz

Founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, the company has about 1,200 employees and currently produces more helicopters annually than all of the other North American manufactures combined. In addition, Robinson has a factory overhaul program for older aircraft and conducts monthly and safety educational courses for helicopter flight instructors and maintenance technicians. The organization has a global network of more than 110 factory-authorized dealers and 290 service centers in 50 countries, including China and Russia.Robinson is an engineering company that places great emphasis on research and development. In recent years, efforts have concentrated on refining the R22 and the R44 designs to enhance their performance and further reduce the maintenance requirements for both aircraft.

Robinson offers a full range of customer support services including warranty parts and/or repairs, spare parts support, technical publications, component repair/overhaul, helicopter and/or engine repair/overhaul, and technical support.Robinson’s technical support team provides knowledgeable, experienced support to customers with questions concerning the operation or maintenance of their helicopters. Robinson also offers a wide range of factory component repair/overhaul services, and for specific components, an overhaul/exchange program is available.Field service support is available through the Robinson network of factory-authorized R22 and R44 Service Centers in fifty countries worldwide.

For more information, please visit http://www.robinsonheli.com

BALPA is the Pilots and Flight Engineers trade union and professional association representing members in UK airlines.
BALPA represents well over 75% of all the fixed wing pilots and helicopter aircrew based in the UK – as well as many working overseas.They have a membership of over 10,000 professional flight crew, working in companies large and small.They have over 120 working pilots who come forward and work as Representatives for the association. These reps work on issues within the airline they work for, issues that span all airlines and indeed issues that may affect you as a member of the traveling public.

BALPA works with the Civil Aviation Authority, the Department for Transport, the Department of Trade and Industry and many other bodies where the voice of the pilot’ is needed. We also work with over 20 different airlines to secure and maintain the terms and conditions of our members.There was a brief pilots strike in 1924 about pay, conditions and a particularly abrasive Manager, Major Woods Humphrey. However the trigger which led to the creation of BALPA in the late thirties was the irresponsible attitude of Imperial Airways towards safety issues and particularly the risk of airframe icing on one type.Robert Perkins, a Conservative MP, supported the pilots and initiated a debate in Parliament which led to the formation of the Cadman Committee of Inquiry.

For more information, please visit http://www.balpa.org