GCH Aviation Group Purchases Tasman Helicopters in Nelson (NZNS)

GCH Aviation continues investing in tourism infrastructure with the purchase of Tasman Helicopters in Nelson (NZNS). The GCH Aviation Group already has a significant sized aviation base in Nelson which has commercial helicopters, an Air Rescue helicopter as well as a New Zealand Flying Doctor air ambulance base. Tasman Helicopters will be an addition to this operation, working from the same office.

The purchase of Tasman helicopters adds to the GCH Aviation tourism portfolio which has been growing steadily in the past few years.  The Group purchased Kaikoura Helicopters last year and the company has other helicopter operations in Christchurch, Greymouth, Wellington, Fiji and Vanuatu. The GCH Aviation Group also includes certified flight training, air rescue and air ambulance operations based at their HQ in Christchurch (NZCH).

Established in 1983, GCH Aviation is the only company to hold the prestigious Helicopter Association of New Zealand Diamond Safety Award for 30+ years continuous service without injury or accident to self, passengers or crew. It also holds a 100% Pure New Zealand Qualmark Gold endorsement and is the only NZ Aviation company to be an approved Virtuoso luxury network supplier.