Columbia Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters, Incorporated (CHI) is an aircraft manufacturing and operator company based in Aurora, Oregon, United States. It is known for operating tandem rotor helicopters; in present times, exclusively the Boeing Vertol 107 and Boeing Vertol 234. These helicopters are used in stream restoration and forestry, including heli-logging, aerial firefighting, oil exploration, construction, government support, film production, disaster response, and many other activities. In addition, the company operates a large FAA repair station supporting customers worldwide.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1957, Portland, OR |
| Headquarters | Aurora, Oregon, U.S. |
Key people | Wes Lematta, founder Stan Wilson, Chairman of the Board Steve Bandy, former President & CEO Michael Tremlett, current President & CEO |
| Products | Commercial helicopters |
| Subsidiaries | Helifor Columbia Helicopters, New Zealand, LTD |
| Website | ColHeli.com |
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