ExecuJet Africa is expanding its helicopter charter fleet with the addition of a Bell 230 helicopter in partnership with Acher Aviation, leaders in off-shore helicopter operations.

The 10-passenger Bell 230 helicopter is fully IFR-certified and is based at ExecuJet’s facility at Lanseria International Airport. ExecuJet Africa's helicopter fleet also includes a Bell 407, a twin turbine Agusta A119 and two Eurocopter EC130 B4s, plus access to other models.

Greg Binnie, ExecuJet Rotary Wing Division, says: “There has been a growing demand for twin-engine corporate and leisure helicopter charter and with our fleet expansion, ExecuJet can offer an even more versatile charter service. Leisure requests range from helicopter safaris to fishing and golfing trips.”

Eurocopter EC130 B4

Mike Clark, Director of Flight Operations, ExecuJet South Africa, adds: “Since we formed our helicopter division in 2013 we have found our Fixed Based Operations, fixed-wing charter and rotary wing charter operations have developed exceptionally well, allowing ExecuJet Africa to offer a fully encompassing aviation solution to our clients.”

The rotary wing aircraft fleet complies with the latest regulatory requirements, and is consistent with ExecuJet’s uncompromising commitment to safety. ExecuJet South Africa has maintained International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) certification and the ARGUS Platinum Rating for a number of years.

Bell 230

Ettore Poggi, Managing Director, ExecuJet Africa, says: "This is proof that we do not compromise on safety and service and we are honoured that these internationally recognised safety organisation have again recognised us for our standards.”

ExecuJet Africa’s charter division also operates fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft to transport mining personnel, cargo and equipment between sites with basic or non-existent landing strips. Other rotary-wing support services include seismic survey operations, VIP aviation support, oil pipeline inspections and security surveillance support.

ExecuJet Malaysia achieves Hong Kong and Bermuda 145 certification

In further news, ExecuJet Malaysia is celebrating approval as a Part 145 maintenance facility by aviation authorities in Bermuda and Hong Kong. The facility is based at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Kuala Lumpur.

The approval from the Bermuda Department of Civil Aviation covers base and line maintenance activities on Bombardier Challenger 604, Challenger 605 and 700 Series aircraft, as well as the Challenger 300 and Gulfstream G200. The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department approval covers Bombardier Challenger 604 and Global Express BD 700 Series aircraft.

Graeme Duckworth, ExecuJet Asia Managing Director, says: “We are delighted to receive Part 145 approvals from Hong Kong and Bermuda, to add to our national airworthiness authority approvals from across the globe.”

ExecuJet Malaysia received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval as a Part 145 maintenance facility in February 2014. It is a Bombardier Authorised Service Facility and a limited Gulfstream Authorised Warranty Facility and also provides maintenance support for Bombardier Challenger 600, Learjet 60 and Gulfstream G200, GIV and GV aircraft.