NEWS
3D mapping of Reunion Island: Ecological innovation
Skyhorse Aviation was contracted by Sintegra to carry out a LiDAR survey of Reunion Island, for IGN, to provide a precise homogenous description of the territory, encompassing all ground, above-ground and vegetation.
October 2023 – Mobilising to the USA
A broad view of the remarkable journey that one of New Resolution Geophysics AS350 helicopters operated by Skyhorse Aviation took in 2023. The breathtaking 12 435 Nm journey connecting NRG’s main hangar in Pretoria and the new hangar in Portland unfolded over 27 flying days. We are excited to announce the expansion of our services to now cater to the US market, further broadening our global reach.
August 2023 – November 2023
Skyhorse Aviation was contracted to perform a LiDAR survey of Réunion and Mayotte Islands. The aircraft ZS-XTR was assigned to this task and spent three months conducting the survey. Despite delays caused by frequent low cloud cover, which hindered photo capture, the project was successfully completed.
July 2023
Skyhorse Aviation was contracted to provide helicopter aerial services for the Mpatamanga Project in Malawi. This project entailed the precise slinging and transportation of equipment between boreholes and dam sites. Our highly skilled sling pilot executed the operation successfully, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
May 2023 – Namibia Towed Array Survey
Skyhorse Aviation has been contracted by Skytem to supply one AS350B3 and experienced survey crew for a helicopter time domain electromagnetic survey (EM) in Namibia
April 2023 - Appointment of Chief Pilot
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Darius Schoultz as our Chief Pilot. Having been an integral part of our team for some time, Darius brings extensive experience and dedication to this role. We wish him every success in his new position and look forward to his continued contributions to our organization.
January & February 2023
Skyhorse Aviation had the privilege of working with African Parks on a significant wildlife collaring initiative in South Sudan’s Boma and Badingilo National Parks. Over the course of one month, our team utilized two helicopters to successfully dart and collar more than 100 animals.
2022
We are proud to announce that Skyhorse Aviation was awarded the BARS Safety award for 2022.
In 2017 L&A introduced the Aviation Safety Award (ASA) which is designed to identify and reward
airlines and non-scheduled aircraft operators who have either consistently met L&A’s required
Standards over a two-year or more period of annual Safety Reviews, or who have undergone an L&A ASA Safety Review specifically requested by them and then successfully addressed and closed any and all findings under the terms and conditions of the L&A ASA scheme.
Skyhorse Aviation met L&A’s requirements for entry into the award scheme at SILVER level for the period 04 February 2022 to 03 February 2023, due to having maintained a high aviation Safety Standard over a number of years and separate Aviation Safety Reviews.
December 2022
Skyhorse Aviation has been contracted to supply one AS350B2 and experienced survey crew for a Mobile MagnetoTellurics (MobileMT) survey in Western Gabon.
January & February 2022
In January and February, Skyhorse Aviation conducted a mass capture operation in Zakouma National Park, Chad, for African Parks. During this period, we facilitated the translocation of over 900 buffalo to the Siniaka Minia Wildlife Reserve. We are proud to have played a role in this historic buffalo translocation.
October – December 2021
Skyhorse Aviation’s PC-6 (PWS) had was busy with two LiDAR surveys in DRC and Congo, Brazzaville. They spent Christmas in the field, and ferried back in early January.
September 2020
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Skyhorse Aviation was contracted by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations to conduct an aerial desert locust survey and control operation in Chad. The mobilization and shipment of equipment faced numerous challenges due to the closure of international borders. Despite these obstacles, our dedicated logistics team and crew successfully navigated the complexities and ensured timely deployment. The survey was completed successfully, and we were pleased to be able to contribute to this critical humanitarian mission.
January 2020
We are all back after a good break and ready for a great 2020!
ZS-HDL ferried home from Madagascar for some maintenance at the Wonderboom facility after being based in Nosy Be since 2017. This AS350 is configured for offshore operations and VIP charters between the Islands off Madagascar.
January was a busy month with regards to training, our pilots underwent vigorous flight recurrency and safety training in accordance BARS and IAGSA standards. Skyhorse contracted third party instructors specialising in advanced low level emergency training.
November 2019 & December 2019
Our crew completed the last two Xcite surveys for the year in Mozambique and Eastern Australia before a well deserved Christmas Break.
October 2019
Skyhorse supplied an AS350B1 in Mozambique, providing support for the General Elections held on the 15th October 2019.
Our helicopters can be configured for passenger transport and can seat up to 6 pax at a time.
