Established in 1959, TAF Helicopters is the longest running helicopter operator in Spain. Eurocopter helicopters have proved crucial in recent years as the company turns its attention to high added-value activities.

On March 29, TAF Helicopters accepted the first EC135 to be delivered from the Albacete site. At the end of the year, another EC135 is due to complete a fleet which already features three EC135s, four AS350 B Ecureuils, seven AS350 B3s, an AS350 BA and four BO105s. “Without a doubt the EC135 is the ideal helicopter to ensure success in our EMS [Emergency Medical Services] and rescue operations,” explains Joan Carol, Development Director at TAF Helicopters. “With remarkable power and speed, excellent capabilities, and an easily accessible cabin, this helicopter is the perfect tool to work with.”

TAF also performs public administration missions including civil protection and mountain rescue, especially in the Pyrenees, as well as assisting in fire fighting operations in summertime. “We also provide industrial support for major clients such as Endesa, Red Eléctrica and Gas Natural,” notes Carol. “These companies count on our helicopters to carry out maintenance, overhaul and construction missions for electrical grids and gas pipelines in Spain, Morocco and Algeria. That’s why we need helicopters equipped with thermal cameras, to facilitate grid inspection. We also have a specialized Aran valley base in Vielha in the Catalan Pyrenees, where our activities include sling load work and assembling ski resorts in the mountains.”

Success is the buzz word at TAF, where every mission means new goals to be achieved. “The TAF fleet has accumulated a total 150,000 flying hours, and our crews are thoroughly prepared for the toughest of rescue operations. We use latest generation helicopters fitted with equipment specially adapted to each mission. Here at TAF, we are focused on keeping our fleet constantly updated with cutting edge technology.
We want our clients to benefit from specialized services where safety, efficiency and quality are top priorities.”