About Us

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Thank you for your interest in Columbia Helicopters. Our company was founded by Wes Lematta in 1957 with a single helicopter, and today is the world leader in commercial heavy-lift helicopter operations.

We are the only operator of the commercial models of the CH-47 Chinook and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters, allowing us to offer unmatched lifting services to industries such as forestry, construction, petroleum exploration, government support, disaster relief and fighting wild fires.

Additionally, we are able to offer a full range of maintenance services to operators of similar aircraft and/or components.

We invite you to contact us if you require any additional information.