{"id":262600,"date":"2025-12-30T08:41:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T12:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=262600"},"modified":"2025-12-30T11:00:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T15:00:20","slug":"calvinair-expands-fleet-with-pilatus-pc-12-broadening-charter-and-medical-airlift-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/calvinair-expands-fleet-with-pilatus-pc-12-broadening-charter-and-medical-airlift-services\/","title":{"rendered":"CalvinAir Expands Fleet with Pilatus PC-12, Broadening Charter and Medical Airlift ServicesCalvinAir Expands Fleet with Pilatus PC-12, Broadening Charter and Medical Airlift Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-3283536340\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-2041777323\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>CalvinAir Helicopters Expands Fleet with<a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/calvin-air-helicopter-locates-missing-fishermen-found-adrift-off-antigua-coast\/?swcfpc=1\"> New Fixed-Wing Aircraft<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/calvin-ayre-foundation-and-calvinair-helicopters-respond-swiftly-to-save-young-boys-life\/?swcfpc=1\">Enhance Charter and Medical Airlift ServicesNew Pilatus PC-12 Aircraft Marks Key Milestone in Service Expansion<\/a><\/strong><\/p><div id=\"antig-2517470381\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:169\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:576\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:432\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:864\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/calvin-air-helicopters-delivers-critical-supplies-to-hurricane-beryl-hit-grenadine-islands\/?swcfpc=1\">CalvinAir Helicopters<\/a>, the premier helicopter tour and charter service in the region, is proud to announce the expansion of its fleet with the addition of a Pilatus PC-12, a state-of-the-art fixed-wing aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new addition signifies a major step forward for the airline, enabling CalvinAir to provide more versatile and efficient transportation solutions across the region.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3600727308\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-2018947722\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:169\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Full-ABLP-Team-Digital-Billboard-1920x1080px.jpg 300w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:657\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/673a9530-f590-486e-bbb1-55bcfe3a0be5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-262602\" style=\"width:561px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:657\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/673a9530-f590-486e-bbb1-55bcfe3a0be5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/673a9530-f590-486e-bbb1-55bcfe3a0be5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:492\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/673a9530-f590-486e-bbb1-55bcfe3a0be5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:985\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/673a9530-f590-486e-bbb1-55bcfe3a0be5.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1600\/h:1026\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/673a9530-f590-486e-bbb1-55bcfe3a0be5.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CalvinAir_Pilatus_PC12 :: PhotoCredit Roddy Grimes-Graeme.jpg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The acquisition of the PC-12 demonstrates CalvinAir\u2019s continued commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its clientele, while upholding the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cThe addition of the Pilatus PC-12 to our fleet is a significant development for us,\u201d<\/strong> said Mark Fleming, CEO of CalvinAir Helicopters. <\/p><div id=\"antig-4004476497\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cThis aircraft allows us to offer more comprehensive services, especially for longer-distance flights, while continuing to support our vital emergency medical airlift missions. The PC-12 is a highly versatile and reliable aircraft, and we are excited to integrate it into our fleet.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Their new eight passenger, VIP-equipped, Pilatus PC-12 is a turboprop jet renowned for its exceptional performance and versatility. It will complement CalvinAir\u2019s existing fleet of three luxury Airbus H130 helicopters, adding a long-range, high-capacity asset that is ideal for both charter and emergency operations.<\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-4190677371\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"CM key_WEB 1300x300_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:69\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:237\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:178\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1301\" height=\"301\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With its superior range, payload capacity and speed of 300mph, the PC-12 will facilitate longer-distance travel and carry heavier loads, making it an invaluable resource for both private, corporate and emergency response needs. <\/p><div id=\"antig-2996308350\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Its ability to assist with medical airlift missions is particularly significant, allowing CalvinAir to transport patients over greater distances and link Antigua &amp; Barbuda with critical medical services abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Pilatus has already demonstrated these benefits, having recently been utilized to provide critical support to Antiguan taxi driver, Mr. Kimroy Williams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A severe spinal condition had left Mr. Williams unable to walk, and the aircraft facilitated his transport to Trinidad for specialized surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cWhether for charter flights or emergency missions, our goal is to provide safe, efficient, and professional service on every flight,\u201d<\/strong> added Fleming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to offer our clients more options and the peace of mind that comes with knowing our fleet of advanced aircraft is always ready to meet their needs.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CalvinAir Helicopters remains dedicated to providing top-tier helicopter and aircraft charter services, as well as emergency support, and looks forward to continuing to exceed the expectations of its customer base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about CalvinAir, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.calvinair.com\">www.calvinair.com<\/a> or contact +1 (268) 789-HELI, contact@calvinair.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About CalvinAir Helicopters<\/strong><br>CalvinAir Helicopters is a leading provider of helicopter and aircraft charter services, specializing in helicopter tours, charters, aerial filming and emergency medical response. Known for its customer-centric approach, the airline operates a modern fleet of high-performance aircraft, offering both domestic and inter-island travel solutions. 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