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BROUSSARD, LA - Meridian Helicopters, an industry-leading helicopter refurbishment, leasing, and brokering company, is pleased to announce the successful delivery of a custom-refurbished Bell Helicopter 206L4 aircraft to Clearview Air LLC, a private company based in Lubbock, Texas. Mr. Bashlor, the Managing Partner at Meridian Helicopters, commented on the specifications of the refurbished helicopter: "This Bell 206L4 is a full, [...]

The Meridian Refurbishment model will calculate a significant increase to the value of the helicopter before the addition of equipment and cosmetic options values to the final appraisal. In response to market and sales comparison data, HeliValue$, Inc., has released an adjustment to the Bell 206L3 and 206L4 model in The Official Helicopter Bluebook® as of Jan 25, 2023. This [...]

Meridian Helicopters has completed its 24th tip to tail refurbishment of a 1997 Bell 206L4 and delivered it to New York Helicopter Charter Inc. New York Helicopter Charter is a Part 135 charter and tour operator out of Kearney, New Jersey. The scope of the refurbishment included overhaul of the engine and dynamic components prior to installation providing a 70% [...]

Meridian Helicopters had a record year in 2021 despite the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic presented. Among their current lease fleet numerous lease extensions have been added along with a new lease to a current customer. Adding to that, Meridian Helicopters completed the sale of seven helicopters for brokerage customers and their current fleet of helicopters. These were comprised of [...]

English Air Services, a part 133, 135 and 137 operator out of Santa Maria, CA USA specializing in utility operations for agriculture, LIDAR/Mapping platforms and power line maintenance has taken delivery of a completely refurbished Bell Helicopter 206L3 from Meridian Helicopters. This marks the eighteenth completed and delivered Bell Helicopter 206L3 and 206L4 aircraft refurbishments in recent years from Meridian [...]

Located within the trade show floor of Heli-Expo 2020, Meridian Helicopters will display a Bell Helicopter 206L4 owned by Southern Utah University. The aircraft can be viewed at static display booth #15. The Meridian Helicopters completion of the aircraft consisted of many freshly overhauled components and engine. A complete Garmin avionics package was installed with compliance to the FAA ADS-B [...]

Meridian Helicopters delivers a beautiful Bell Helicopter 206L3 to Kevin Reed owner of Clearview Air. The Bell helicopter was completely refurbished with new metallic black paint, new leather interior, new trim, and windows. In addition, the Bell Helicopter was outfitted with a modern avionics package, Bose and Standard headset jacks, air conditioning, Bluetooth and ADSB compliant.

PRESS RELEASE Meridian Helicopters Delivers Completed Bell Helicopter 206L4 to Southern Utah University Meridian Helicopters LLC, announced it has sold and delivered a Bell Helicopter 206L4 to Southern Utah University (SUU). The Meridian Helicopters completion of the helicopter consisted of many freshly overhauled components and engine. A complete Garmin avionics package was installed with compliance to the FAA ADS-B out requirements. [...]

PRESS RELEASE Meridian Helicopters to Display Two Bell Helicopter 206L4’s at Heli-Expo in Dallas, TX. Meridian Helicopters is increasing its presence in the helicopter leasing and brokerage markets this year at Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas. Two Bell Helicopters will be available for public viewing in static display booths 20 and 21. The first aircraft on display is a 2006 – [...]

Meridian Helicopters has released a new corporate brochure which is available now for download. Meridian Helicopters LLC is a diversified, forward-thinking, “all encompassing” firm that specializes in aviation related business with an emphasis on helicopters, domestic and international. Download Meridian Helicopters Brochure

PRESS RELEASE Meridian Helicopters LLC Leases Two Bell 206L-3s Lafayette, Louisiana – Meridian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Winnipeg-based Cadorath Group, has signed a two-year agreement with a leading flight-training school for the lease of two Bell 206L-3s. The helicopters will prepare students for a career as a helicopter pilot. The unique partnerships allow students to pursue a Professional Pilot Program [...]

PRESS RELEASE Meridian Helicopters LLC Delivers a Bell 206L-3 to S&T Services, LLC Lafayette, Louisiana – Meridian Helicopters LLC announced the sale and delivery of a Bell 206L-3 helicopter to S&T Services, LLC today. According to Matt St. Louis, Vice President of Saint Louis Designs, S & T Services parent company, Meridian Helicopters was selected because of the overwhelmingly positive [...]