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Helicopters - Rio Helicopter Tour

  • Modern and Certified Fleet: Our fleet is comprised of Robinson R44 Raven II, Bell 206 Jet Ranger, Airbus AS350 B2 Squirrel, Agusta Westland AW190E Power Bi-turbine helicopters, chosen for their proven reliability and advanced safety features. All our aircraft are fully certified by ANAC and meet all international airworthiness directives. In-House Maintenance (or Certified Partner): Safety is never outsourced. All maintenance, preventive care, and inspections are performed at our own [Option A: ANAC-certified MRO facility] or by our trusted, ANAC-certified maintenance partner.

  • Rigorous Regulatory Compliance: Our maintenance program strictly adheres to the manufacturer's standards and the regulations stipulated by ANAC's RBAC 43 (Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration). This includes:

  • Scheduled Inspections: Performing all required inspections (e.g., 100-hour inspections) precisely on time.

  • Exclusive Use of Certified Parts: Utilizing only original or certified spare parts with documented traceability to ensure the integrity of the aircraft.

  • Trained and Dedicated Personnel: Our maintenance team is composed of highly qualified, ANAC-licensed aeronautical mechanics. They receive continuous, specialized training on our specific helicopter models, ensuring expertise that goes beyond routine checks.

  • Zero Compromise Policy: We follow a zero-tolerance policy for deferring maintenance. If an aircraft does not meet our superior internal standards, it remains grounded until fully certified for return to service.

  • Modern and Certified Fleet: Our tours are conducted using a fleet of modern helicopters, chosen for their proven reliability and advanced safety features. Our aircraft include the:

  • Robinson R44 Raven II

  • Airbus AS350 B2 Squirrel

  • Bell 206 Jet Ranger

  • Agusta Westland AW190E Bi-turbine (A newer model, the AW169, is likely intended for a twin-turbine; we operate the twin-engine model that provides maximum performance and redundancy.)

  • All aircraft are fully certified by ANAC and meet all international airworthiness directives.

  • Maintenance Rigor: A Zero-Compromise Policy: Safety is never outsourced. All maintenance, preventive care, and inspections are performed at our own ANAC-certified Maintenance Organization (MRO) facility, ensuring we maintain total control over every aspect of airworthiness.

  • Adherence to Global Standards: Our maintenance program strictly adheres to the manufacturer's standards and the regulations stipulated by ANAC's RBAC 43 (Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration).

  • Scheduled Inspections: We perform all required inspections (e.g., 100-hour and phase inspections) precisely on time.

  • Exclusive Use of Certified Parts: We utilize only original or certified spare parts with documented traceability, guaranteeing the structural and mechanical integrity of the aircraft.

Robinson R44 - Raven II

Robinson R44

General Characteristics

  • Crew: one or two pilots

  • Capacity: four, including pilot

  • Payload: 748 lb (340 kg)

  • Length: 38 ft 3 in (8.96 m)

  • Rotor diameter: 33 ft (10.1 m)

  • Tail rotor diameter: 4 ft 10 in (1.5 m)

  • Height: 10 ft 9 in (3.3 m)

  • Empty weight: 1,450 lb (657.7 kg)

  • Loaded weight: 2,500 lb (1,134 kg)

  • Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 6 cylinder, flat engine with fuel injection, 245 bhp (183 kW)

Robinson R44 Haven II helicopter flying past Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro
Robinson R44 Haven II helicopter interior flying past Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro

Bell 206 Jet Ranger

Bell 206 Jet Ranger

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 1 pilot and 4 passengers;
    Engine / Jet Ranger III (power): Allison 250 C20J (420 hp);
    Length: Approx. 9,5 meters;
    Width of the fuselage: Approx. 1,9 meter;
    Main rotor diameter: Approx. 10 meters;
    Cruising speed: Approx. 220 km / h;
    Range: Approx. 540 km (crowded / 75% power / with reservations);
    Maximum take-off weight: Approx. 1,400 kg;
    Service ceiling: Approx. 4,000 meters;

Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter flying past Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro-jpg
bell 206 jet ranger helicopter flying past Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.jpg

Airbus AS350 B2 Squirrel

Airbus AS350 Squirrel

General Characteristics

  • Crew: 1

  • Capacity: 5

  • Length: 10.93 m[95] (35 ft 10½ in)

  • Rotor diameter: 10.7 m (35 ft 1 in)

  • Height: 3.14 m (10 ft 3½ in)

  • Disc area: 89.75 m² (966.1 sq ft)

  • Empty weight: 1,174 kg (2,588 lb)

  • Max. takeoff weight: 2,250 kg (4,960 lb)

  • Powerplant: 1 × Turbomeca Arriel 2B turboshaft, 632 kW (847 shp)

Airbus AS350 Squirrel helicopter flying past Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.jpg
Airbus AS350 Squirrel helicopter flying past Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.jpg
Agusta AW190E Twin-turbine

Agusta Westland AW190E Power Bi-turbine

Crew: 2 pilots
Capacity: 6 passengers
Length: 11.448 m (fuselage)
Height: 3.50 m
Empty weight: 1,590 kg (3,510 lb)
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW): 2,850 kg (6,280 lb)
Engine: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206C turboshaft engines

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Agusta AW169 Twin-turbine interior.jpeg
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