Heliandes
Heliandes is an airline based in Medellín, Colombia. It is a passenger and freight charter airline specialising in fixed wing and helicopter operations. Its main base is Olaya Herrera Airport, Medellín.[1]
| Founded | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Commenced operations | 2004 |
| Operating bases | Olaya Herrera Airport |
| Fleet size | See Fleet below |
| Headquarters | Medellín, Colombia |
History
The airline was established in 1998 and started operations in 2004.[1]
Accidents and incidents
- On December 16, 2001 a Heliandes Let L-410 UVP-E aircraft crashed into El Silencio de El Manzanillo mountain shortly after takeoff from Medellín on a flight to Quibdó. All 14 passengers and 2 crew on board were killed. Poor weather at the time of the crash was reportedly a factor.
Fleet
The Heliandes fleet includes the following aircraft (as of July 2016):[1]
References
- "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-04-03. p. 90.
 Airlines of Colombia | |
|---|---|
| Scheduled | |
| Low cost | |
| Charter | |
| Cargo | |
| Helicopter | |
| Defunct | |
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