OFFSHORE
Lahak Aviation has been providing offshore crew transportation throughout the Mediterranean since 2010. Through a joint venture with PHI, Inc., one of the world’s leading helicopter service companies, we provide the appropriate helicopters to transport your crew safely and efficiently. With helicopters and crews based in Haifa and Tel Aviv, we are in the heart of everything while being close to the sea. We provide offshore transportation to many companies in the oil and gas industry.
Currently, Lahak Aviation operates a fleet of twin-engine helicopters on a 24/7 basis – specializing in Air Medical, VIP/Corporate, and Utility transport missions. We also operate a fleet of Sikorsky S76 C++’s in support of major offshore projects.We strive to provide the best on-time performance, the best dispatch and communications, the best pilots and the best experience for our clients. When you choose Lahak Aviation, you are choosing a team of skilled professionals and aviators that are dedicated to providing you the greatest service possible.
We focus on experience and safety when selecting our pilots. Our pilots have thousands of hours of experience of PIC (Pilot-In-Command) time and offshore experience. Every year, they are sent to Lafayette, Louisiana in the United States for a rigorous training at PHI, Inc’s award-winning program. Our pilots understand the importance of on-time performance and keep safety as a top priority in every flight.
Maintenance and CertificationOur helicopters are perfectly maintained through lahak’s maintenance facility, a highly-respected maintenance station, which is supervised and approved by the Israel authorities. We use the highest international standards to ensure every flight is safe and running 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.
EquipmentCurrently, we operate S-76’s and BK’s 117 in offshore configurations. The S-76 has room for up to 12 passengers, equipment and 2 pilots; the BK has room for up to 7 passengers, equipment, and 1 pilot. With bases in Haifa and Tel Aviv, we provide service from the North to the South of Israel as well as the Mediterranean Sea.
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 – MADA (the Israel Red Cross) 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?
MADA 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.