Erin Air

Operational since 1978, Northwest Helicopters is one of the largest helicopter companies in the state of Washington. Based in Olympia, Wash., the company offers a wide range of services to its customers. This includes aerial application, aerial charter and photography, aerial crane, fire suppression, crash recovery, power line stringing and construction as well as motion picture support. The company serves numerous utility industries, such as power line, fish and game including capture, park service, USFS, construction, spraying and fertilizing, charter, etc. Northwest Helicopters has been awarded IGOR I. SIKORSKY Award for participation in the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

A Family Owned Business The Halvorson family has been in the helicopter business since 1965. In 1992, Elling Halvorson and Lon Halvorson formed Rainier Helicopter Logging, Inc We had success logging with a fleet of Huey's, a Bell 214B, and a KAMAN K-1200 KMAX. When the bottom fell out of the timber market, we rapidly restructured Rainier and began looking internationally for work. In 1998, we changed our name to Rainier Heli-Lift, Inc to fit our new mission. As the company continued to grow, so did the request for aircraft leasing. We pursued this business and currently have over 16 aircraft on lease and continue to operate the K-MAX for fire fighting and power line construction. In 2009 Rainier changed its name to Rainier Heli International to better reflect its global leasing business. Because we are a family owned and operated company, we are able to make decisions and act quickly on a transaction. In addition, Rainier has access to the Halvorson aircraft fleet owned by other entities which includes over 80 aircraft ranging from a Bell L-1 C30P to a Eurocopter Super Puma AS332L1.

Kenmore Air, located in Kenmore, WA, is renowned for its exceptional aircraft maintenance and restoration services, having earned an international reputation since its inception in 1946. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including routine maintenance, engine overhauls, and full aircraft restorations, with a particular focus on de Havilland Beavers and Turbo Beavers. With a skilled team of experts in various fields such as avionics, welding, and upholstery, Kenmore Air prioritizes quality and customer safety in all its operations. Their full-service FAA Repair Station is dedicated to both private and commercial operators, ensuring that every job is executed to the highest standards. Generated from the website