Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust |
| English Title: |
| Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust |
| Abbreviation: |
| NMRHT |
| First Established: |
| 1991 |
| ICAO Code: |
| (None) |
| Country: |
| New Zealand |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust is a registered Charitable Trust operating since 1991 to provide a dedicated rescue helicopter service throughout the Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough & Buller regions.
For many years the service operated with a single AS350 helicopter, but in late 2011 this was supplemented by a much larger BK117.
Key Dates
| 1991 | NMRHT first established. | |
| 1991 | First helicopter delivered – AS350. | |
| December 2011 | Second helicopter delivered – BK117. |
Current Status
The helicopters of the NMRHT are fully operational.
Future Plans
No plans known.
Markings
Special Markings
The AS350 operates in an overall white colour scheme with a red/blue cheatline. The BK117 operates in a red/yellow colour scheme, with the rear half of the helicopter red and the front half yellow.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The helicopter carries New Zealand civil aircraft registration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospatiale AS350BA | 1 | 1 | 0 | EMS/Search & Rescue |
| MBB BK 117B2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | EMS/Search & Rescue |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospatiale AS350BA | 1 | 1991 | current | contractor |
| MBB BK 117B2 | 1 | 2011 | current | contractor |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
None known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust, 5 McLaren Drive, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand.
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 helicopters are based at Nelson Airport.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
As above.
More Information
Books
None known.
Magazines
To be added
Websites