Unique Charters operates three helicopters which can accommodate the many different approvals that are covered by our Air Operators Certificate. With bases located in Launceston and Bridport, we are equipped across the fleet for a range of services including general charter and scenic flights, remote area transfers, aerial spotting and survey, photography and filming, external load and overwater operations.
All of our aircraft are equipped with First-Aid kits and Emergency Locator Transmitters/Personal Locator Beacons (ELT/PLB).
For fixed-wing aircraft services in Tasmania, see Flinders Island Aviation
Our Aircraft
Airbus H130
Seats: 6 passengers
Engine: Turbine
Headsets: Bose A30 (noise cancelling)
Air-conditioning: Yes
The H130 is our new, luxury, multi-role aircraft available for Charter and Aerial Work. Powered by the proven Safran Arriel 2D turbine engine and featuring the ‘Fenestron’ enclosed tail rotor design for increased safety and reduction in noise.
Featuring 6 passenger seats in a spacious air-conditioned cabin, new state of the art avionics, Bose A30 noise cancelling headsets, multiple extended baggage compartments for luggage, tools or golf clubs, USB A and C charging ports, large cabin windows, dual rear sliding doors and a cargo hook, making it perfect for everything from luxury charters to aerial photography, survey work and external load operations.
The H130 features an ‘Active Vibration Cancelling’ system in the cabin which minimises vibrations and greatly increases the comfort of the ride.
Emergency floats can be installed for overwater operations when required by regulations.
Additional safety features include high visibility rotor blades, wire strike protection kit, external mirrors and high visibility flashing LED landing lights.
Robinson R44
Seats: 3 passengers
Engine: Piston
Headsets: David Clark Headsets
Air-conditioning: Yes
The Robinson R44 is the world’s best-selling light helicopter. With 3 passenger seats in an air-conditioned cabin, everyone gets a window seat. Powered by a Lycoming 6-cylinder piston engine and featuring emergency pop-out floats; one of the requirements for over water flights. The R44 is a great aircraft for scenic flights and aerial work.
Our R44 is equipped with a cargo hook for external load operations (slinging) for loads up to 250kg, making it a budget friendly option for smaller projects.
Bell 505
Seats: 4 passengers
Engine: Turbine
Headsets: Bose A20 (noise cancelling)
Air-conditioning: Yes
The Bell 505 is a modernised version of the trusted Bell 206 series (Jetranger /Longranger).
Powered by a turbine engine, with an upgraded avionics suite, Bose A20 noise cancelling headsets, air-conditioning, 4 passenger seats and pop-out floats; one of the requirements for over water flights. With already generous cargo space, we also have the ability to quickly remove the rear seats to create a large area for transporting cargo in the cabin.