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Canada's premier scheduled helicopter airline service.
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Helijet International is a Canadian regional airline operating scheduled helicopter and fixed-wing services primarily in British Columbia. Founded in 1986, the airline connects downtown Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport, Victoria, and Nanaimo, offering a fast alternative to ferry and road travel across the Strait of Georgia.
Helijet serves both commercial passengers and charter clients, and has built a strong reputation for safety and reliability in the demanding coastal flying environment of western Canada. The airline also operates air ambulance and medevac services under contract.
With its downtown-to-downtown routes, Helijet appeals to business travelers and tourists seeking quick, scenic connections between major British Columbia destinations, reducing travel times that would otherwise require lengthy ferry or driving trips.
Hubs & network
Helijet operates primarily from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre and Victoria Harbour, with service also to Vancouver International Airport and Nanaimo.
Fleet
Helijet operates Sikorsky S-76 helicopters for its scheduled passenger services, along with fixed-wing aircraft for medevac and charter operations.
Notable facts
- ›Helijet is one of North America's largest scheduled helicopter airlines.
- ›The airline operates air ambulance and medevac services in addition to scheduled passenger flights.
- ›Helijet's downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria route takes approximately 35 minutes.
- ›The airline has maintained a strong safety record since its founding in 1986.
- ›Helijet serves the demanding coastal flying environment of British Columbia's Strait of Georgia region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
