Sun Helicopter Charters and Services is a new, truly Namibian organisation that will, in future, provide unscheduled helicopter services in Namibia. We have been operating in the diamond industry in SA for the past 13 years. As Kimberley Helicopter Services we are one of the main service providers to the diamond mining industry.

The two owners of Sun Helicopter Charters and Services, Gideon de Waal (CEO), and Johan Jooste (Aircraft and Operations Manager), after careful consideration and research realised that Namibia could definitely benefit from helicopter services.
 

		Gideon de Waal Chief Executive Officer
		Johan Jooste Aircraft and Operations Manager

    On 7 March 2008 the Ministry of Works and Transport approved the following three licences:

These licences enable SHCS to offer a broad spectrum of helicopter services. Services offered include game capturing, game counting, tourism, chartered flights (corporate, mining, agriculture, tourism, private, etc.) and more.

SHCS can assist the Namibian Wildlife management sector as well as Namibian farmers, specifically game farmers. They can benefit and save a lot of time and money by using helicopters. The company has a lot of experience in game counting and all our pilots have a special game rating on their licences. Apart from counting we can also assist with darting, immunizing and boma-capturing of game. With the help of helicopters, work that usually takes days can now be completed in one day. Helicopters are also the only means of transport that can reach places without having to land.

For the mining sector it has now suddenly become possible to reach Trekkopje, Rössing or Langer Heinrich mining areas in less than half an hour. The company can also conduct offshore work or heavy lifting when required.

SHCS will also offer special services by flying people to isolated Lodges that don’t have their own landing strips. Film production teams and photographers will also not need to hire helicopters from neighbouring countries anymore. SCHS can also compile special packages for tourists and other clients with unique needs.

SHCS maintains close links and a good working relationship with all the stakeholders in conservation. As qualified tour operators and guides it is very important to us to conserve nature in any way possible. Helicopters can also be employed to observe and photograph damage caused to our environment.

SCHS will in future fill a huge gap in Namibian aviation. We work closely with Namibia’s Department of Civil Aviation and will ensure a safe service of world standards. SCHS operates from the Swakopmund and Walvis Bay airports.

SHCS is a company built on sound business principles that add value to the true Namibian spirit.