COMPANY PROFILE

Sunrise Aviation, a Nelspruit based company, was established in 1997 by Mike Pingo, providing a service for all helicopter operations in the Lowveld, Northern Province and Mozambique. Mike has been involved in the Helicopter Charter Industry in South Africa since 1984 and locally in the Mpumalanga area since 1987.

The South African Civil Aviation Authority, has authorised Sunrise Aviation to operate in accordance with the approved provisions as set out by the “Air Services Licensing Act” (Operating Certificate No: N555D / G556D).

The helicopters used by Sunrise Aviation are maintained and operated in accordance with the detailed Air Worthiness Code as dictated by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.

Mike has already clocked over 14000 hrs accident free flying hours in helicopters ranging from piston 2 seaters to twin engine Mil 8’s (Commercial Pilot License: CR16608). He is experienced and certified in the following specialised areas:

  • Under-Sling / Winching Operations,
  • Game / Livestock Cull Rating,
  • Night Flight

This experience was gained both in the Military and Civil Aviation fields. He is however most experienced with Bell 206 Jetranger and Longrangers (known as the safest mode of air transport in the world). Sunrise Aviation operates a Bell 206B and has access to other helicopters as well.

The area of operations of the Company is not only restricted to South Africa, but includes neighbouring states. Operations outside the borders of South Africa, as far as the Central Africa Republic, have been successfully undertaken.

Sunrise Aviation provides a personalised service to its clients in all the avenues of its flying, be it:

  • Tourist Sightseeing
  • Corporate Charter Flights
  • Game Census
  • Specialised Aerial Photography

Sunrise Aviation is now BEE compliant -- our new member's are Ethel and Buyi Shongwe.

References:

Sunrise Aviation is proud to present the names of some of its satisfied clients. You are welcome to contact them should you require a reference as to the service received.

:: Going Africa : Ethne Cameron : (013) 751 1638

:: Nelair : Pine Pienaar : (013) 741 2012

:: Cybele Tours and Transfers – 013 764 9500

:: Range and Forage Institute  - Dr Mike Peel – 082 446 2735

:: Japan Africa : James Flemming : (011) 888 8014

:: ITN : Andy Rex : (011) 726 4305

:: Catchco Africa : Douw Grobler : (082) 557 2885

:: Mr Dias : Aero Servicos Maputo : 002582 1465363

:: STA Maputo : Fernando Carrera : (09258) 823 16821