Helicopter companies in Nepal

In this new blog, we are giving information about the private Helicopter companies in Nepal. They are in operation for tourists and Nepali people to do different activities and, for the rescue operations.

There are several Nepalese pilots who ride choppers and are extremely talented. They have been giving services to all of these Helicopter companies in Nepal. And it is great to see Nepalese pilots in the sky of Nepal.

In Nepal, there are altogether Ten helicopter companies that are serving at present.

1. Air Dynasty Heli Service.

2. Prabhu Helicopter.

3. Manang Air.

4. Simrik air.

5. Heli Everest.

6. Fishtail air.

7. Mountain Helicopters.

8. Kailash Helicopter.

9. Altitude Air.

10. Shree airlines.

1. Air Dynasty Heli service:

One of the leading Heli service providers is air dynasty, which is also one of the oldest and was established in 1993. Today, the Air dynasty includes 4 Ecureuil As350 Series Helicopters. Air dynasty is the few oldest operators which have light helicopters and the operators of Ecureuil helicopters in the private aviation sector of Nepal. These helicopters are certified to fly up from 16000 ft. to 23000 ft. Each aircraft can normally accommodate 5 adult passengers subjective of altitude and temperature at the landing site.

Expert professionals managing and operating at air dynasty have extensive experience in managing aviation operations in national and international civil aviation.

The air dynasty has a total market of 35% service in Nepali Heli ride service.

The Head office of air dynasty is located at Sinamangal, Kathmandu.

2. Prabhu helicopter:

Prabhu helicopter company is one of the youngest and new Helicopter companies in Nepali air space. This company focuses on safe Heli ride for their clients. Prabhu helicopters provide mountain and sightseeing Heli ride from Pokhara.

Prabhu Helicopter has been providing its services since 2015 under the umbrella of the PRABHU GROUP. Which is a well-established Corporate House for the past three decades. The company was also nominated by Robison Helicopter Company, California, U.S.A. as an authorized Dealer & Service Center for Nepal.

From a single helicopter operator, now have four Robinson American Helicopters; R66 Turbine and one Airbus H125(AS350B3E). Prabhu helicopter company is the only private company that has its own hanger at Pokhara.

The Head office of Prabhu helicopter is at Kamaladi, Kathmandu.

3. Manang air:

This is the trustworthy helicopter Company in Nepal for all kinds of Heli services from low to high altitudes. The experienced team members and pilots make the company more reliable. This company is also operating medical evacuation, rescue, expedition work, helicopter excursions, and many other Heli services in Nepal.

Manang air is one of the leading service providers in both the public and private sectors. Established in 1997 since then Manang air is providing all kinds of services.  Manang air is one of the Helicopter companies in Nepal providing trans-border Helicopter services to Bhutan and India. It has obtained the certification for commercial helicopters under the Regulation of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

Manang Air presently has a fleet size of two units of AS350 B3e (H125) series helicopters acquiring Nepalese Registration of ‘9N-ALC’ and ‘9N-AMV’. The helicopters are supported by Turbomeca 2D1 engines, especially for high-altitude performance.

4. Simrik air:

Simrik Air, established in 2001, is a leading helicopter service provider company in Nepal with a superior track record in high-altitude rescue services. Proven as a leading rescue service provider with our trained pilots and rescue specialists from USA and Switzerland, we are the only company that boasts Nepalese pilots who carry out long line missions for rescues,  external cargo sling/load lifting, adventure flights, pilgrimage flights, aerial survey, heli-ski, filming to name a few. Simrik Air is steadily gaining worldwide recognition as one of the most prominent rotor-wing airlines in Nepal.

Led by a Management team with utmost professional aviation experience as its promoters, the company has been successful in setting up an authentic vision of itself, as the best provider of the finest charter solution of customized travel by helicopters in Nepal. Our flight service members are some of the best flight crews, Engineers, and Technicians in the industry who are striving hard to ensure safer air travel while our office staff from the various department under the guidance of the top Management endeavor in ensuring the highest level of safety standards and satisfaction to those who fly with us.

At Simrik Air, our objective is to meet any helicopter missions requirement, viz., rescue operations, medical evacuation, heli-ski, business trips to exotic locations, leisure in the mountain flights, cargo transportation, holy tours, aerial/seismic survey, and any other charter solutions.

Simrik Air has been smoothly operating Four AS 350B3e Airbus Helicopters H125. Supplemented with remarkable features of easy take-off and land in minor space and marginal weather conditions, these helicopters are simply the best in the industry and the safest way to enjoy mountain flights and all sorts of helicopter services. Safety and versatility have been the hallmark of Simrik Air, making it the most sought-after Aviation Company since its very beginning.

Simrik Air has also introduced Bell 407GXP first time in Nepal. The machine is an integration of reliability, speed, performance, and comfort that takes heed to an array of missions and payloads. This high-performance machine has a spacious cabin and gives a smooth ride in virtually all weather conditions.

Simrik Air is well versed and characterized by experienced and trained personnel always striving for the best with efficiency and dedication to render a superb flying experience with the “Safety First” mantra. At the core of the company is its “Operation crew”, with thousands of hours of flying experience, and the Maintenance crew & a qualified team of engineers trained in the USA, UK, and Russia with great skill in overhauls and line maintenance helicopters belonging to Bell 407GXP, AS 350B series, Bell 407GXP, BK 117, MI 17 and MI 8.

The synergy created by the dynamic staff led by the Management whose passion for performance and excellence has allowed us to the pioneers in the Nepalese helicopter Market. Overcoming many hurdles since its establishment, Simrik Air has been able to convert challenges into chances and obstacles into opportunities with a persistent and never-ending endeavors for the excellence to be on the top. Today, Simrik Air is indeed proud to set a new benchmark in Nepalese Aviation through its unique market approach and impeccable safety standards while flying the challenging terrain in the Himalayas of Nepal.

5. Heli Everest:

4.  Heli Everest is a Private Limited Company that started its commercial operation on the 9th of December, 2016 under the Air Operators Certificate issued by the government of Nepal. Founded by a group of entrepreneurs with decades of experience in mountain tourism and aviation in Nepal, we collaboratively bring a new height to the aviation industry with the best, highest quality chopper while practicing proper safety measures.Our company is determined to provide exemplary service to our valued clients by employing experienced high-altitude pilots, and the most reliable engineering & safety team. Our company is currently operating units of AIRBUS Helicopters (AS 350 B3e/ HI25), with its base in Kathmandu, Nepal.
   6. Fishtail air:

    

5. We are one of the oldest Helicopter Charter companies operating within Nepal and sometimes trans-border flights according to the demand in Bhutan and India. The company was established in the year 1997 under the Air Operators Certificate issued by the government of Nepal.Our fleet of helicopters consists of 2 ‘Ecureuil – one AS 350 B3e, AS 350 B3+ and one Bell Jet Ranger 206 BIII registered 9N-AJQ, 9N-AJR, and 9N-AII respectively.The variances in the type of flights we operate are:Aerial Sightseeing & Mountain FlightsRescue Evacuation

   Air Ambulance Service

   Corporate Charter

   Project support

   Expeditions

   Sight surveys

   A recently popularized adventure Heli-trekking in the Himalayas

   Pilgrimage tours

   Sling Operation, High altitude operation, Trans border flights

   Special Adventure missions- Heli Skydive, Heli-Skiing.

   7. Mountain helicopter :

    

6. Mountain Helicopters Pvt. Ltd is the pioneering helicopter service company based in Kathmandu, Nepal, and has been in operation since 2009. Mountain Helicopters set out to be different and is distinctive in its approach to customer service. Our goal is to provide the safest most cost-effective transportation for a variety of needs while providing personalized customer service that goes above and beyond your expectations.With a team of the country’s most adept pilots and engineers, with flying experience of over 10 years and an accumulated average of over 5000 flying hours in high altitude areas & mountainous terrain. Mountain Helicopters ensures comfort, safety, and reliability to its clients. Our proficient pilots have served the nation by saving countless lives throughout their flying careers and have executed several search and rescue operations.Mountain Helicopters operates with a well-equipped fleet of aircraft from the Ecureuil family namely AS 350 B2 (2002 model), AS 350 B3e (2012 model) & EC 130 B4 ( 2002 model ) which have all been manufactured by Euro copter, France (a worldwide leader in civil and military helicopters production). The Ecureuil is one of the most versatile helicopters in the world and has a fail-safe design that ensures optimal safety and reliability for our customers.
   8. Kailash helicopter:

   The Kailash Helicopter has started its service in 2017. Now the helicopter company is getting popular in the helicopter market in Nepal, Based in Kathmandu. The helicopter provides all kinds of Heli-related services in Nepal.

   The helicopter offers charter flights, rescue services, aerial photography, aerial filming, research, and engineering works. It offers all kinds of services possible by helicopter in Nepal.

   With a team of young and energetic people, this helicopter company is providing helicopter tours and flights for individuals and groups. Most of the fleets of Kailash Helicopter Service are B3 model.

   9. Altitude air:

   Altitude Air is a new helicopter service provider in the Nepalese sky. Altitude Air is run and managed by tourism veterans. Who has been involved in the industry for more than a decade and gained significant experience in the helicopter business. Altitude Air is one of the Helicopter companies in Nepal which provides reliable services in the entire country. They have been the best in the business with an experienced and dedicated team of pilots, engineers, and operation staff.

   Altitude Air is offering its service with its Brand New, first-class fleet of Airbuses – AS350B3e – 9N-ALS/9N- AMS. These fleets are capable of combating the toughest mountainous terrains. Altitude Air has a motto to ensure safety and provide exceptional service that runs deep in our sentiments and hearts!

   This helicopter company in Nepal is sharing a very noticeable helicopter business. This company is listed as a good helicopter company among some finger-counting helicopter companies.

   This company provides Private charter helicopter flights, group joining helicopter tours, pilgrimage tours, and search and rescue operations are the major services that the company offers. The company is popular for Everest Helicopter Flights.

   10. Shree airline fleet:

   

7. Shree Airlines, already a pioneer in Air travel is one of the first private airlines in Nepal to operate chartered helicopter services. Incorporated in the year 1999, Shree Airlines stands as the largest operator of Mi-17 helicopters in Southeast Asia, with a fleet that also includes AS 350 B3e helicopters. After a thorough inspection of the audit, certification to be safe to fly on. Shree is the only airline from Nepal and all of south and south-east Asia on the United Nations and World Food Program list of approved vendors. Starting in May 2017, with the introduction of a fleet of Bombardier CRJ aircraft, Shree Airlines expands its aviation offering to include passenger services in Nepal. These world-class turbo-jet airplanes promise to take passenger experience in Nepal to a new high than ever before. Conclusion: the conclusion is Nepal has a total of 10 private helicopter companies in operation at present they provide services for various purposes from Heli ride for tourists to rescue operations.