From the coastal mountains of British Columbia to the Arctic, Summit Helicopters provides tailored solutions for a variety of needs, including mineral exploration, utility work, wildfire support, and medevacs, ensuring projects run smoothly and safely.
Summit is a member of The Ledcor Group of Companies, one of North America’s most diversified construction companies, serving the civil and infrastructure, oil and gas, pipeline, building, mining, power, and telecommunications sectors. Ledcor also owns operations in property investment, aviation, and marine transportation services.
Summit explains the acquisition of Blackcomb Helicopters significantly increases its operational capacity along the Sea to Sky corridor and beyond, as the company will assume operations for Blackcomb’s existing utility, film, firefighting, and emergency response activities. Summit will also operate what the company describes as Blackcomb’s highly sought-after sightseeing and charter tours.
Peter Rice, Vice President of Summit Helicopters, said “We are very excited to be adding Blackcomb’s talent and experience to our operations at Summit. This move expands our services, adds valuable fleet assets to our operations, and creates opportunities for the continued growth of our business.”
Summit notes the seven helicopters operating out of Whistler and Squamish will continue to support both long-term contracts and short-notice community needs while maintaining a focus on safety, reliability, and customer service. The company also notes the transition is expected to be seamless for Blackcomb’s existing clients and the community.
Blackcomb will continue to operate under its existing branding, in recognition of the excellent services and reputation that the Sea to Sky community has come to know and trust. All current Blackcomb operations will continue without interruption. Blackcomb employees have already transitioned over to Summit, preserving local operational expertise and existing client relationships.
Lane Zirnhelt, Chief Operating Officer of Summit Aviation, said “The value of this acquisition goes beyond adding people and aircraft. it brings together complementary operations and experienced teams to build a stronger, more versatile organization.”
Acquisition announcement
Blackcomb Helicopters - We’re excited to share some important news!
Today, we announced the sale of Blackcomb Helicopters’ sightseeing business and aviation assets to Summit Helicopters (Summit).
Summit will now operate our fleet of seven helicopters continuing Blackcomb’s work at our Squamish and Whistler bases in utility, film, firefighting, and emergency response - and will proudly continue to offer our popular sightseeing tours under the Blackcomb brand. The same friendly team you know and trust will keep delivering the exceptional experiences you’ve come to expect.
After decades serving the Sea-to-Sky and beyond, we want to thank our amazing team, loyal guests, and the communities who have supported us every step of the way. With Summit sharing our commitment to safety, service, and adventure, we know the future is in great hands.
Here’s to the next chapter and to more unforgettable moments in the mountains!
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