Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Emergency Helicopter Services Fiji |
| English Title: |
| Emergency Helicopter Services Fiji |
| Abbreviation: |
| EHS Fiji |
| First Established: |
| 2012 |
| ICAO Code: |
| (None) |
| Country: |
| Fiji |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
Emergency Helicopter Services Fiji was first established in 2012, established to provide the Fijian and tourist population with a professional Medevac and Search & Rescue service. The helicopter began operations in early December 2012.
Key Dates
| 2012 | Emergency Helicopter Services Ltd first established. | |
| December 2012 | First helicopter delivered – MBB BK117. | |
| 11 November 2014 | Contractor HELiPRO is closed down. |
Current Status
EHS Fiji appears to be still operating, despite the fact that contracted helicopter operator HELiPRO went into receivership in November 2014 and has now closed down its entire New Zealand operation.
Future Plans
No plans known. A new helicopter operator to replace HELiPRO is likely to be required.
Markings
Special Markings
The EHS Fiji helicopter operates in the standard overall red colour scheme of HELiPRO.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The EHS Fiji helicopter currently operates in Fiji under its New Zealand registration. It is not clear if it will be issued with a new DQ-registration eventually.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBB BK 117 | 1 | 1 | 0 | EMS/Search & Rescue |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBB BK 117 | 1 | 2012 | current | contractor |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
None known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Emergency Helicopter Services Ltd, Suva, Fiji.
Organisational Structure
No subordinate units.
Current Unit Assignments
No subordinate units.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The helicopter is based at Suva Airport.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
As above.
More Information
Books
None known.
Magazines
To be added
Websites