| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 407 Bell | 6 | up to 6 | 337 nm | 133 kts | 1996 to 2012 |
| Bell 204 Bell | 2 | – | – | – | 1974 to 1979 |
| Bell 206 JetRanger Bell | 1 | up to 4 | 337 nm | 120 kts | 1982 |
| Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Bell | 1 | up to 4 | 333 nm | – | 2018 |
Charter operator · United States
Hillcrest Aircraft Co
Lewiston, Idaho helicopter company working since 1956, flying Bell 407, Bell 505 and Huey helicopters, with an FBO, maintenance, avionics installation and flight training. It is an authorized Robinson dealer.
Unclaimed profile · Claim itFAA Part 135 certificate GFLA · Active
- Registered fleet
- 10 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Helicopters
- Built
- 1974 to 2018
- Base
- Lewiston
- Founded
- 1956
Fleet
The Hillcrest Aircraft Co fleet
10 aircraft listed on its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (GFLA). 4 aircraft types, grouped by size. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
Aircraft types
4 aircraft types
HelicoptersModel photo6 aircraftBell 407
Bell · Built 1996 to 2012
HelicoptersModel photo2 aircraftBell 204
Bell · Built 1974 to 1979
HelicoptersModel photo1 aircraftBell 206 JetRanger
Bell · Built 1982
HelicoptersModel photo1 aircraftBell 505 Jet Ranger X
Bell · Built 2018
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GFLA
FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (GFLA).
Legal name: Hillcrest Aircraft Co Inc
- ✓LicenceFAA Part 135 certificate GFLA · Active
- –Flies abroad underNo foreign operator authorisation on the EASA or UK lists.
- –Safety auditsNo third-party audit listed.
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Company
About Hillcrest Aircraft Co
Hillcrest Aircraft is a Lewiston, Idaho helicopter company that has worked since 1956. Lewiston sits where the Snake and Clearwater rivers meet, at the edge of Hells Canyon and the Idaho backcountry.
Its helicopters, including the Bell 407, the newer Bell 505 and the Bell UH-1 Huey, fly charter and aerial work across the region. Hillcrest also runs an FBO at Lewiston, maintains aircraft, installs avionics and runs a flight school, and it is an authorised Robinson helicopter dealer.
For travellers heading into Hells Canyon or the Clearwater country, a helicopter from Lewiston can reach places that take days by road and trail.
Services
- ✓Helicopter charter
- ✓Aerial work
- ✓FBO
- ✓Maintenance
- ✓Avionics
- ✓Flight training
- ✓Robinson dealer
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Booking
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- 1Send your trip
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- 2We check availability
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- 3Choose your aircraft
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- 4Fly
The operator you choose flies the trip with its own crew and keeps operational control. Altivo Jets stays your contact before, during and after the flight.
Altivo Jets is an independent air charter broker. It does not own or operate aircraft and has no agreement with Hillcrest Aircraft Co. Every flight is operated by a properly licensed air carrier, which keeps operational control of the aircraft and is named on your quote.
FAQ
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does Hillcrest Aircraft Co have?+
10: 6 Bell 407, 2 Bell 204, 1 Bell 206 JetRanger and 1 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.
Is Hillcrest Aircraft Co licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Hillcrest Aircraft Co holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (GFLA).
Where is Hillcrest Aircraft Co based?+
Lewiston, Idaho.
How many passengers can Hillcrest Aircraft Co fly?+
Up to 6 on its Bell 407. Across the fleet, cabins seat 6 passengers.
How old is Hillcrest Aircraft Co's fleet?+
The aircraft were built between 1974 and 2018, 30 years old on average.
Is Altivo Jets part of Hillcrest Aircraft Co?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Hillcrest Aircraft Co. Hillcrest Aircraft Co operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Hillcrest Aircraft Co?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Hillcrest Aircraft Co, and Hillcrest Aircraft Co has not reviewed this page. It is built from public records. Tell us your route and dates and we ask licensed operators that can fly the trip for availability and price. The operator is named on your quote before you confirm.
Sources
Where this comes from
Licence and registrations from the Federal Aviation Administration register. Aircraft details from public aircraft listings. Aircraft photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo; other photos show the model. Safety audits from public industry directories. How we check operators.
Company sources
- Hillcrest Aircraft website hillcrestaircraft.com
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