Westland Helicopters

Westland Helicopters Inc. is a helicopter charter and support company serving Western Canada for more than 35 years. Based at full-time locations in Houston and Burns Lake, British Columbia, it provides charter, contract flying and logistical support for commercial projects and community needs.

Its services span forestry development and management, including aerial ignition; resource exploration; and mining and mineral exploration support, surveying, camp moves and drill moves. The company also serves remote telecommunications, weather data stations and mobile radio sites. Westland undertakes wildlife surveys and capture work throughout British Columbia and the Yukon.

Custom helicopter charters support photography and film projects, fishing and tourism, with access to remote rivers, glaciers, alpine lakes, mountain vistas and film locations. For urgent needs, Westland offers search and rescue and medevac services, with helicopters configured for rapid patient transfers and equipped for medical personnel. The company states that its operations meet high industry standards for helicopter applications, safety and customer service