HELI COMPANY’s UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters Deployed to Support Wildfire Suppression Operations in France
Two HELI COMPANY UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters have been deployed to France as part of the rescEU reserve under the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism, providing aerial support for ongoing large-scale wildfire suppression operations. The helicopters are operating from their temporary base in the town of Die, in the Drôme department, from where they carry […]
HELI COMPANY Helicopters Take Part in Another Firefighting Exercise in Cyprus
Another joint training exercise focused on evaluating the coordination between aerial and ground firefighting units during wildfire suppression operations was conducted near the Asprokremmos Reservoir in Cyprus. Four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were deployed for the exercise. Two aircraft were equipped with Helitak aerial firefighting tanks, while the remaining two operated with externally suspended Bambi […]
Joint Training Exercise of Aerial and Ground Firefighting Units at the Brno Reservoir
On 16 June 2026, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from our fleet participated in a joint interoperability training exercise at the Brno Reservoir in the Czech Republic. The exercise took place just one day after the successful commencement of our Aerial Firefighting Standby Service for the Czech Republic as part of this year’s wildfire season. […]
HELI COMPANY Participation in Exercise Hephaestus 2026 in Cyprus
HELI COMPANY actively participated in the “Hephaestus 2026” exercise in Cyprus, which focused on a coordinated response to large-scale wildfires across the country. The objective of the exercise was to assess the preparedness of all rescue and aviation units to manage emergency situations during the upcoming wildfire season. For the exercise, HELI COMPANY deployed two […]
Our helicopter responded to a forest fire in Bohemian Switzerland
On Sunday, 3 May, a helicopter operated by HELI COMPANY was deployed operationally to assist in suppressing a large-scale forest fire in the Bohemian Switzerland area. Upon arrival, the crew immediately commenced aerial firefighting operations and continued intensive deployment throughout the following day. Over the two-day period, the helicopter logged a total of 8 flight […]
HELI COMPANY Deployed and ready to protect Cyprus from wildfires
HELI COMPANY successfully commenced its operations in Cyprus for the 2026 fire season. Four UH-60 A/L helicopters equipped with the required mission-specific equipment, together with complete flight crews and technical support teams, are fully deployed and ready to respond immediately to any occurrence of wildfires or natural fires. Following arrival on the island, a rapid […]
Aviation Logistics and Inventory Management
As in any aviation organization, logistics and inventory management at HELI COMPANY play a critical role. They represent a comprehensive system for planning and controlling the flow of materials, personnel, and equipment. The primary focus is on efficiency, safety, and minimizing aircraft ground time. These processes directly impact flight safety, airworthiness, fleet availability, and overall […]
Slovak helicopters deploy to Cyprus once again. HELI COMPANY launches its 2026 mission
Today marks the beginning of another chapter in our long-term operations in Cyprus. Four HELI COMPANY helicopters are deploying to the island, where they will remain on standby throughout the entire 2026 fire season, ready to respond to wildfires and protect what matters most – lives, property, and natural heritage. We return to Cyprus as […]
Intensive flight training as preparation for real-world aerial firefighting operations
Over the past week, we conducted an intensive flight training programme at Přerov Airport, focused on aerial firefighting operations. Our crews underwent recurrent training to maintain and extend their qualifications, while new team members were prepared for deployment under conditions closely replicating real-world operations. The training schedule was designed with an emphasis on maximum efficiency, […]
Part-IS as the Digital Dimension of Safety in Helicopter Operations
Every flight, every maintenance task, and every training activity relies on precise procedures, documentation, and planning. A less visible, yet equally critical, component of operations is the information and the systems that manage them. This is where Part-IS and the Information Security Management System (ISMS) come into play. They form part of broader initiatives by […]
