Vancouver-based charter helicopter company Helijet has extended its air service contracts with six fishing resort lodge clients into 2019.
Under the air service provisions, which are collectively valued at more than $5 million, Helijet will provide exclusive seasonal helicopter services to some of B.C.’s most renowned fishing resort lodges, which are located on the Haida Gwaii Islands and Bella Bella along the province’s central-west coast.
“The opportunity to renew delivery of our team’s service and safety standards to our partnered lodge clients demonstrates Helijet’s commitment to provide the safest and most efficient air transport solutions in one of Canada’s most scenic and rugged environments, all the while supporting the B.C. sport fishing industry,” said Helijet manager of resort operations Tammi Lim.
Using its fleet of Sikorsky S-76 Helicopters, Helijet will fly resort guests and supplies to the remote lodges along the West Coast. The company said crew members at the Sandspit, Masset and Bella Bella airports will maintain the machines.
Helijet services 12 sport fishing and ecotourism lodge resorts on B.C.’s coast.
