News
31. January 2018
Valair at the WEF 2018
Between Super Pumas and Black Hawks… This year again, WEF participants from various states considered Valair’s time-saving, comfortable and cost-effective WEF helicopter transfer to Davos. As benefit we were able to offer our customers a first-class limo-service to bring the participants seamlessly and safely to their destination in Davos. The new WEF heliport “Lago” provided […] Read more
27. October 2017
Off to Balzers – Valair Helicopters moves to a new location
After 18 years in Sitterdorf (Thurgau), Valair Helicopters is relocating its centre of operations. The heliport in Balzers, Liechtenstein, has been a hive of construction activity this summer. Expansion work to turn it into a modern helicopter station is almost completed and Valair has already organised its relocation to the cloud free Sarganserland region. For […] Read more
10. October 2017
Aerial footage of the Vuichard Vortex Recovery in 5K quality.
The vortex ring state manoeuvre was filmed for the very first time, producing incredible footage that can be used for training purposes. What is the vortex ring state? The helicopter’s main rotor produces vortexes on the left and on the right, which come together to exert downwards pressure on the helicopter, pressing it down into […] Read more
27. September 2017
Live stream of aerial footage with 4G system
Usage has shown that network coverage inside the helicopter was excellent. Cost-efficient, simple solution thanks to the need for fewer personnel and less expensive equipment. The 4G system provides greater flexibility for data and locations. Viable alternative to standard methods (HF transmission) Down link antennae is quick and easy to assemble Valair thus offers a […] Read more
13. June 2017
The Swiss tour of high-voltage power lines
Inspection of high-voltage power lines throughout the Swiss Alps Our tour took us from Zurich over Western Switzerland, Valais, into Ticino and into Grisons. Once again, the Nufenen Pass presented a particular challenge, but the Robinson R66 Turbine proved its worth, even in this task, which is not one to be underestimated. Efficient and therefore […] Read more
27. April 2017
Valair Helicopters is granted EASA Part SPO approval
Valair SOPs (standard operating procedures) approved by the Swiss Federal Office for Civil Aviation (FOCA). A risk analysis must be conducted for all high risk operations that Valair Helicopters carries out as part of their commercial aviation services, analysing and describing these operations. The latest European regulations also demand that the helicopters are to be […] Read more
16. February 2017
Exciting project with Swisscom at the skiing world cup in St. Moritz
When the snow becomes your canvas. During the alpine skiing world cup in St. Moritz, Swisscom created an unprecedented work of art in the snow in honour of the Swiss athletes. Valair Helicopters had the honour of accompanying this unique project from the air and was commissioned to film the work of art – which […] Read more
18. January 2017
Our HB-ZTL at the WEF in Davos
VIP transfers with the Robinson R66 Turbine – more comfortable than any Super Puma A state of emergency was declared for the Swiss military and helicopter companies during the week of the WEF (World Economic Forum) in Davos. Wide-scale restrictions are in place for the airspace around Davos and comprehensive security measures have been implemented. […] Read more
20. December 2016
Extension of Zurich’s northern bypass
Progress of construction works documented with gyrostabilised Cineflex camera system and aerial photography The extension of Zurich’s northerly motorway bypass is probably the longest construction site in Switzerland and its true extent can only be appreciated from the skies. As a reliable partner – celebrating our 25th company anniversary next year – Valair AG is […] Read more
28. October 2016
The HB-ZJL is now equipped with better instruments than ever before following its overhaul
Valair Maintenance AG – reliable partner for maintenance, servicing and reconditioning After undergoing reconditioning, our HB-ZJL is already back in action as a filming helicopter. As expected, it looks as good as new following its complete overhaul. Furthermore, it has been retrofitted with the latest technology and is now equipped with better quality instruments than […] Read more
18. August 2016
First R66 Turbine with autopilot delivered
Valair AG – Licensed Robinson representative for Switzerland Switzerland’s first Robinson helicopter with autopilot has been delivered. Today, Hansruedi Amrhein, managing director of Valair AG, presented proud owner Hansruedi Keller with the keys to his new Robinson R66 Turbine. Equipped with the very best instruments, this helicopter is guaranteed to give its pilot a great […] Read more
24. June 2016