Astrum Helicopters First Commercial Helo Operator In Country

Astrum Helicopters announced this week the delivery of its new Bell 206 Long Ranger L4 helicopter. The helicopter was delivered from Bell Helicopter, and is now undergoing an eight-week completion at Hillsboro Aviation located in Hillsboro, OR.

The new Bell 206 Long Ranger L4 will have a corporate six-passenger configuration, sliding door, cargo hook, litter kit (2 stretchers), emergency floats, latest avionics package, and many other options that will allow the helicopter to accommodate a variety of missions.

Astrum Helicopters is expanding its fleet to accommodate the growing market in the tourism industry (both overnight and cruise tourists) requiring helicopter transfers and tours while visiting Belize.

Currently, Astrum Helicopters offers direct helicopter transfers to Azul Belize, Cayo Espanto, Matachica Resort, Turneffe Island Lodge, Isla Marisol and services soon opening at Chaa Creek and Maruba Resort. In addition, Astrum Helicopters offers a variety of aerial tours.

The new helicopter will also serve a critical role on specialized charted flights for aerial photography, aerial survey work, search & rescue operations, and medevac services.

Founded in 2004, Astrum Helicopters is the first company to offer commercial helicopter services in the history of Belize.

FMI: www.astrumhelicopters.com, www.bellhelicopter.com