From single-engine turboprops covering remote terrain to twin-engine helicopters serving densely populated regions, mission profile and operational environment underpin procurement choices.

The helicopter was delivered from Switzerland with support from B&H Worldwide, marking the beginning of GCH Aviation’s investment in New Zealand air rescue.

With other aviation bases in Nelson, Kaikoura, Wellington, Greymouth, Vanuatu and Fiji, the company owns more than 30 aircraft and employs over 120 staff. It is extending its range of services to the south island.