Our Story:
Fortescue Helicopters is a proudly locally owned and operated providing helicopter aerial services to the Pilbara and greater WA region. Based in Newman, we operate from Sandfire in the Northern Pilbara all the way to the Nullarbor in the south of the state of Western Australia, with remote contracts in SA, NT and QLD.
Established in 2014, we are owned in a partnership and operated by chief pilot Weldon Percy. Weldon has spent over 10 years flying helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft and has a lifetime of experience in the cattle industry.
What We Do:
Our dedicated team of experienced pilots are industry-leading professionals in the range of aerial services we provide. Our day-to-day operations include but aren't limited to the following:
We have proudly grown over the last six years from having 3 R22s in 2014 to now operating 9 R22s, 3 R44s, and 1 R66 TURBINE Robinson Helicopter.
Moreover, we proudly use Heliflite Australia to maintain our fleet of helicopters. Heliflite is Australasia's #1 Robinson Helicopter dealer and service provider and provides highly skilled and qualified engineers to maintain our fleet to the highest standard.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us, and we’re available 24 hours a day!
Why choose Fortescue Helicopters?
Fortescue Helicopters is the Pilbara’s only locally owned and operated Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approved company that can conduct mustering, aerial work and charter. We have provided services to numerous large and small corporate and private customers, like:
Fortescue Helicopters strives to provide the most cost-effective solutions for our clients whilst maintaining an uncompromising level of safety and integrity.
We undergo regular auditing by our corporate clients, such as BHP, RTIO, and other government organisations. This ensures we always maintain the highest standards of safe operating procedures and policies for all our services.
In addition to our CASA approval, we are a passenger-carrying charter-approved operator under the Flight Safety Foundation standards.
| Category | Mining Aviation Services |
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When it comes to reliable and efficient mining aviation services in Newman, Fortescue Helicopters is the name you can trust. With years of experience and industry-leading operating procedures, you can trust we deliver the highest level of safe and quality service. Our services include aerial surveying, air charter, aerial lifting, and more. We have proudly provided services to some of the biggest names in the mining industry, including Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton Ltd, Fortescue Mining Group (FMG), and more. |
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Owned & Operated By Chief Pilot With Over 10 Years Of Experience
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| Localities | Newman |
| ABN | 31 130 657 322 |
| ACN | 130 657 322 |
| Established | 2014 |
| No. of Employees | 22 |
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