HNZ Group is constantly making news as we continue to grow and deliver world-class service. Learn more about what we’ve been up to lately by reviewing the following news stories and articles.
COVID-19
March 24, 2020 – Canadian Helicopters and its partner companies have taken strong action against COVID-19. The company has briefed its employees on safe health practices and is keeping its employees current on relevant and credible information. We have taken steps to minimize the risk of infection to our employees, customers and the general public …
Returning from Antarctica
March 2, 2020 – Canadian Helicopters returns from Antarctica after completing the first of a multi-year contract with the French Antarctic program. Picture taken in Hobart, Australia.
Îles de la Madeleine Harp Seal Tours
March 2, 2020 – Canadian Helicopters currently has four helicopters in the Îles de la Madeleine providing transportation for tour groups organized by Hôtels Accents – Château Madelinot. The tours provide the unique opportunity to view Harp Seals on the ice floes around the islands. More information on the tours can be found here.
Heliwelders is an Approved Airbus Service Centre
March 25, 2019 – Canadian Helicopters’ sister company, Heliwelders, is an approved airbus service centre. In this photo an Airbus H125 helicopter arrives at Heliwelders Canada in Langley B.C. for completion. Heliwelders will install avionics, interior and customer kits, in addition to painting the aircraft for the manufacturer.
Canadian Helicopters Achieves BARS Safety Program “Silver” Status
March 22, 2019 – Canadian Helicopters has been audited by Flight Safety Foundation against the Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) and currently holds Silver level status. Canadian Helicopters is pleased to be acknowledged by an internationally recognized safety standard and we are committed to upholding industry best practices in every aspect of our operations.
Looking for NVG training?
May 17, 2018 – Topflight Elite Training in Penticton is a world leader in Night Vision Goggle (NVG) flight training for basic, advanced and mountain NVG in the Bell 407, AS350B3 and EC120 helicopter types. For more information, please contact us. Topflight 3130 Airport Road Penticton, BC phone: 250-492-0637 email: at info@topflightelite.ca
Approval of Acquisition of HNZ Group Inc.
December 21, 2017 – Shareholders have voted to approve the acquisition of HNZ Group Inc. by the Corporation’s President & CEO, Don Wall, through a wholly-owned acquisition company, and the subsequent sale of certain assets to PHI, Inc., with shareholders receiving CAD$18.70 in cash per share. The closing of the transaction is expected to be …
Canadian Helicopters Sends Helicopters to US Virgin Islands for Disaster Relief Efforts
Canadian Helicopters sent two Sikorsky S61N helicopters to St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, in October 2017 to assist with disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. HNZ/Canadian Helicopters was contracted by FEMA through Momentum Decisive Solutions Canada Inc.
PHI HNZ Australia PTY Limited Performs First Flight
On April 3, 2017 PHI HNZ Australia PTY Limited performed its first flight for the Inpex-led Ichthys LNG Project, based out of Broome, Western Australia. The entity PHI HNZ supplies up to four Sikorsky S-92 heavy helicopters providing transportation services for the Ichthys LNG Project’s massive offshore facilities in Australia. This new contract builds on …
Canadian Helicopters receives extension of Nova Scotia Emergency Health Services Contract
Canadian Helicopters is pleased to announce the extension of the Emergency Health Services (“EHS”) LifeFlight air ambulance helicopter services contract with the Province of Nova Scotia. Canadian Helicopters will supply two Sikorsky S-76C+ helicopters, an upgrade from one currently employed Sikorsky S- 76A model, to be used for critical patient transport. The S-76C+ helicopters will …