Philippines helicopters

[BigMike]

Has anyone done any commercial flying in the Philippines? A search shows a few operators, but not many.

Cheers BM.

[nuthin]

HNZ have a an offshore gig that started last year. AW139s

[BigMike]

Thanks nuthin. Was thinking more of on-shore work. Any info would be appreciated.

Cheers BM.

[misterbonkers]

With 14000 islands you'll probably find you're offshore a lot of the time :ok:

There was a hangar at Puerto Princessa Airport on Palawan all logo'd up with CHC when I was there a couple of years back but didn't see any helicopters.

I guess having import duties of 100% probably doesn't help the industry get started either.

[twisted wrench]

CHC is just waiting for the word to move the aircraft ( S76) from Manila to Puerto Princesa to start a short term contract there. CHC ( CHPI) has been operating helicopters ( S76´s) in the Philippines for over 14 years.
They had a long term contract with SHELL Philippines that they lost last year to HNZ with 139´s and since then have been picking up short term contracts.

[AnFI]

14000 islands? more like 7000 at low tide , shirley?

[Nigel Osborn]

The Shell contract in Puerto Princessa in 1993/96 with 1 S76 was great. Lovely little town, good hotel, good pubs & eating places & safe! Life in Manilla was very different. I think Shell found some gas but in very deep water but maybe there is oil around too.

[Garfs]

Have you tried Air Gurus (I think that's what they're called). Operate out of Manila. Some 206's and an A109 if I'm not mistaken

[212man]

I think Shell found some gas but in very deep water but maybe there is oil around too

Yes, a lot of gas, and then built the Malampaya platform and a 500km subsea pipeline to Batangas. A second platform is due to be installed next year.

For the OP, one of my FB friends flies for this outfit: Lionair Incorporated - Private Jet, Executive Jets, AirCharter, Jet Charter with Guaranteed prices (http://www.lionairinc.com/website/about.html)

He seems to spend his whole time flying Filipina celebrities in bikinis between beach resorts in Cebu, and then posting photos on FB of him with them!

[chcoffshore]

I must have a look at your FB!;)

[212man]

I must have a look at your FB!

Here's a sample...https://www.facebook.com/pages/Capt-Dennis-Adventures/394727860550896#!/photo.php?v=706536549370024&set=vb.394727860550896&type=2&theater

[Minquanlu]

Great photos. Must be great guy too.
Nihao.
Will check that one out.

[Minquanlu]

Hi guys. You experienced flying in the Philippines?
Please share your experiences. Pay good there?
I am looking at trying it out. Advice me please.