A new helicopter company, Eagle Copters Australasia, has set up an operating base in Coffs Harbour.
The privately-owned company led by Managing Director Grant Boyter and Chief Engineer Rohan Schallmeiner offers helicopter leasing and sales services, with the support of Canadian company Eagle Copters Ltd.
The new base has the capability to fit-out aircraft to meet the operational needs of the lessee or the purchaser, and their ongoing maintenance support requirements.
Boyter said working with Eagle Copters internationally to launch Eagle Copters Australasia was a natural fit.
“We have a great depth of experience working throughout Australia and overseas and now we have the backing of one of the best-known international brands," he said.
The company is already offering helicopters for sale and lease and is also involved in sourcing aircraft for emergency services, and the mining and fire fighting industries.
The Coffs Harbour base includes two hangars and will have facilities to complete all servicing, rebuild and fit-out requirements including painting.