OFFSHORE
Lahak Aviation has been providing offshore crew transportation throughout the Mediterranean since 2010.
We supply the appropriate helicopters to transport crew safely and efficiently.
With helicopters and crews based in Haifa, we are in the heart of operations while being close to the sea, ensuring adequate offshore transportation for various companies in the oil and gas industry.
In addition, we operate offshore flights from Cyprus based on client requests, conducting these flights with the utmost compliance with safety and professionalism.
Lahak Aviation holds all the necessary approvals from the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority (CAAI) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), allowing us to perform international flights safely.
We are committed to delivering exceptional on-time performance, efficient dispatch and communications, and the highest-quality pilots, ensuring a superior experience for our clients.
Choosing Lahak Aviation means selecting a dedicated team of skilled professionals and aviators to provide you with the highest level of service possible.
Currently, Lahak Aviation operates a fleet of twin-engine helicopters 24/7, specializing in Air Medical, VIP/Corporate, and Utility transport missions. We also operate a fleet of Sikorsky S76 C++, Sikorsky S76 D, EC 145 C2, supporting major offshore projects.
Pilots
The company’s guiding principle in selecting its pilots is safety and experience.
Lahak’s pilots, who are all former Air Force pilots, have accumulated thousands of flight hours as PIC (Pilot-In-Command) and on flights to sea-based destinations.
As part of an extensive annual training program, our pilots participate in rigorous training at simulator facilities across the U.S. each year.
Maintenance and Licensing
The company’s helicopters are regularly maintained by the Lahak Aviation Maintenance Institute, a reputable and professionally recognized national and international facility.
We use the highest international standards to ensure every flight is safe and runs efficiently. We take every step to “break the error chain” and keep things running smoothly. Our helicopters and pilots are certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel.
Our Fleet
The company operates twin-engine helicopters of various models, produced by Airbus and Sikorsky – Lockheed Martin.
S76: This helicopter is designed to carry up to 12 passengers and cargo, is operated by two pilots, ensuring safety and backup during flights.
EC145: A versatile helicopter capable of transporting up to 7 passengers and cargo, operated by either one or two pilots.
BK-117: This helicopter is intended for smaller groups, with the capacity to carry up to 4 passengers and cargo and is operated by either one or two pilots.
Faq
04-8555224 -Fax 077-4566125Haifa 35251 . Yafo 157 Street Tel 04-8555224 -Fax 077-4566125operation@lahakaviation.com
Who is Lahak Aviation?
We were established in 2005 in order to provide Helicopter Medical Emergency Services – HEMS to those in medical need. The goal of the company is to provide a high quality of service to the entire population of Israel.
When is the helicopter dispatched?
The helicopter is dispatched when there is a medical need to evacuate sick or injured individuals. On the occasion of a car accident Magen David Adom – Rescue Union will notify Lahak Aviation to dispatch a helicopter. Another scenario, the helicopter can be dispatched by members who call directly to the company dispatch center per their membership agreement.
Who dispatches the helicopter?
Rescue Union or Lahak Aviation.
What information is needed by the dispatch center?
How many are injured; condition of the injured; location, as exact as possible; communication method – cell phone or radio; recognizable landmarks that will help the pilot find the accident location.
How much does medical air evacuation cost and who pays for it?
Medical air evacuation is not cheap. The price can reach thousands of dollars. As a principle, whoever ordered the service (an individual or commercial or government organization) is responsible for the payment of the service.
Can the company refuse to dispatch a helicopter for medical air evacuation service?
The decision to dispatch or not dispatch the helicopter is based on safety. The company operates under the rules and regulations of the Israeli Aviation Administration. The rules and regulations have been put in place to guarantee a safe flight for all passengers.