A BRIEF ACHER CASE STUDY SKIDS VERSES WHEELS IN THE OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENT AND SPECIFICALLY IN THE SHIPPING MARKET. BACKGROUND The original development of skids was as a result of the limited power available from piston/turbine engines used in helicopters during … Continue reading →

ACHER QUALITY ASSURANCE DATE:   17 September 2002. REF:   ENGINE COMPRESSOR DAMAGE. ATTN:   ALL AIR CREW. History: On two occasions the helicopter pilot service helicopter has suffered minor compressor damage to the starboard engine. It has been assumed that this damage … Continue reading →

M/V ´BBC China´ – Rescue Operation Attention:   Chandre Prince Date:   18 Oct. 04 Reference:   M/V ‘BBC China’ This rescue was undertaken by the National Ports Authority Marine Pilot Helicopter Service. Helicopter Type:   ‘Agusta A109K2’ Crew on board: Commander:      Ryan Hogan … Continue reading →

A ‘Feel Good’ story Every now and again a helicopter rescue comes up that has it all. On the evening of 17th of April 2010 the cruise liner ‘Seven Seas Voyager’ on a world cruise, departed Durban after a stopover. … Continue reading →

NEWS FLASH – 50,000 HOISTS On 25 January 2010, Agusta A109K2, Serial Number 10036 with Registration ZS-RPN, powered by two Turbomeca Arial 1K1 engines completed 50,000 safe hoists! The helicopter is operated by Acher Aviation (Pty) Ltd performing Marine Pilot … Continue reading →