Helicopter General Information

South Asian Airlines has been operating Robinson R66 Turbine and Euro Copter EC130 T2 Helicopters under AOC (Air Operating Certificate) issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) since January 2001. Till to date, South Asian Airlines is holding an excellent safety record.

The specification of R-66 helicopter is below:

• Engine Type: Rolls-Royce RR 300 Turbo Shaft
• Max. All up weight: 1225 Kg
• Cruising Speed: 204 KM / HR
• Endurance: 03 Hrs.
• Range: 350 NM / 648 KM
• Crew : 01 Person
• Passenger Capacity: 04 Persons

The specification of Euro Copter EC130T2 helicopter is below:

• Engine Type: Safran (Turbomeca) Arriel 2D 952 shp
• Max. All up weight: 2500 KG
• Cruising Speed: 240 KM / HR
• Endurance: 03 Hrs.
• Range: 328 NM / 615 KM
• Crew : 01 Person
• Passenger Capacity: 06 Persons

Purposes of Charter

• Visit remote places of interest.
• Meet relatives staying in remote places.
• Sightseeing.
• Bridal party.
• Film shooting.
• Aerial observation/Photography.
• Dropping of leaflets for commercial products.
• Medical Evacuation.

Chartering procedure

• South Asian Airlines provides helicopter to its valued clients on first come first service basis.
• One may kindly give his requisition or consolidated program for using the helicopter(s) as per the specimen shown here. At our end, we will put our best effort and do necessary planning to satisfy your requirements.
• We can provide 03 Robinson R-66 & 01 Eurocopter EC130T2 Helicopters at a time to meet your requirements.

Maintenance, Ground Handling & Dealership

South Asian Airlines has an Authorized Maintenance Organization (AMO) for maintenance of her own helicopters and cargo aircraft.