Canadian helicopter operator for utility, air ambulance and wildfire work
Ascent Helicopters is a Canadian helicopter operator headquartered in Parksville, British Columbia. The listing on file is in Fernie, B.C., where the company has also operated aircraft.
Its website focuses on specialised missions rather than passenger tours. These include utility work such as energised powerline work and construction, and emergency response such as air ambulance, night-vision scene response and hoist rescue. It also does aerial wildfire suppression and supports mining, exploration, forestry and remote camps.
The company highlights a twin-engine Bell 212 fleet and says every aircraft carries Transport Canada certified modifications. A 2013 trade report also listed Bell 205, Bell 206 and MD902 Explorer types. A 2016 Airbus release said Ascent's first H125 would be based in Fernie.
In 2023 Ascent won a provincial air ambulance contract in British Columbia, with plans to buy Leonardo AW169 helicopters for the work.
Flyers looking for a scenic flight or simple passenger transfer should confirm availability directly, as the website does not advertise tours or heli-skiing.
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