Columbia Helicopters delivers Model 107-II to Heliswiss

Columbia Helicopters has delivered a Model 107-II Vertol to Heliswiss International (HSI). Columbia, which describes itself as the world’s leading heavy-lift helicopter OEM, MRO, and operator, said HSI was the first European customer for the helicopter. “The addition of the Columbia Model 107-II Vertol expands our fleet of heavy-lift helicopters, allowing us to better serve our existing clients and open new market segments in alignment with our business strategy,” said Ralf Walser, chief executive of the Swiss Helicopter Group, parent company of HSI. HSI will use the aircraft for forest fire fighting, external load lifts and rapid disaster response, the