Henley Air boasts as the only South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) approved and certified Bell 222 simulator
1 June 2021: Henley Air has launched its own Helicopter Emergency Medical Service in South Africa utilizing six Bell products. Henley Air offers its helicopter ambulance service to key hospitals in the country and has been involved in numerous lifesaving missions with Bell helicopters.
Boeta Dippenaar, chief pilot said, “Henley Air has partnered with some of the biggest hospital chains in South Africa. As an independent HEMS provider, we are hopeful that our services will be used to help people in the country that are looking for access to quick and reliable emergency services. We have ensured that our fleet maintains a 98 percent serviceability rate, meaning that we are on hand to meet all our patients’ needs in the shortest amount of time.”
“In addition to working with some of the most prominent names in the country, Henley Air also boasts the only South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) approved and certified Bell 222 simulator. As the only one in the world, it keeps our crews fully prepared for any situation and/or mission. This coupled with a sizable inventory of spare parts ensures that we can be up and running in the least amount of time to serve any kind of patient,” added Boeta Dippenaar, chief pilot.
With over 22 years of experience, Henley Air is a family-owned and managed helicopter company that has provided safe and reliable helicopter-related services to the South African market. The company has demonstrated and executed lifesaving missions such as transportation prior to surgery or organ transplant with the support and reliability of Bell products, such as the Bell 222 UT, which provides internal space and long-range capability, in excess of 320 nautical miles.
