Even in those days a lot of the helos were from Canada.I often saw them coming and going on B747 Combis that I crewed then.I suspect the Bells that I saw yesterday are also recent northern based arrivals
The same could be done both ways for large fixed wing aircraft.Of note is that 3 of the 4 aircraft that I have already noted were Conair from Canada.
I'm sure that the Airspray L188s (1 originally an Australian aircraft) are more than capable of making it here with little problem.
It seems that if we are to do this properly, lining up with a type used in Canada would be a good move for both technical backup and Northern/Southern seasonal movement.The Canadians seem to be the ones who are the leaders here.I suspect that they dont have the CIA "baggage" that some of the old US companies did.
We can live in hope but I doubt anyone is listening.
Wunwing