Blackcomb Helicopters marks 35 years
Canadian aviation provider Blackcomb Helicopters is celebrating its 35th year of operation
The company, founded in 1989, offers a range of services including support for aerial firefighting and search and rescue missions.
Initially operating a single Bell 206 based near Rainbow Mountain, British Columbia, the company was later acquired by MCM Aviation – a joint venture between the McLean Group and Omega Aviation – in 2006.
Since the takeover, Blackcomb has grown rapidly, and now operates a fleet of 20 helicopters based at seven sites in Whistler, Pemberton, Squamish, Lillooet, Calgary, Terrace, and Boundary Bay.
Blackcomb Helicopters also recently announced the appointment of Nick Salisbury to its board of directors.
Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca was a Junior Editor at the Voyageur Group. He was previously a News and Features Journalist for the rail magazine IRJ until 2021, and studied MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University. His favourite helicopter is the AW169 – the workhorse of the UK air ambulance sector! He also led the creation of Waypoint: The AirMed&Rescue podcast, serving as its Production Editor and co-host.