For over 60 years, we’ve been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. We're at your side through every challenge.

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We prioritize safety to deliver essential services and transportation and fulfill critical missions to save lives, build industries, and protect nations.

We set a new industry standard by designing, building, and delivering premier aircraft to meet your evolving needs.

We embrace new technologies and develop our people to drive sustainable growth.

Your Future Team

Our people sit at the core of what we do, and we continue to invest in our people to support our customers to reach new heights.

If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia family. Click here to find your next career move.

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Safety. Performance. Teamwork.

Whatever your mission, wherever you are, we will serve you with a can-do attitude.

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Our Aircraft

Model 107-II
Model 234 UT
Model 234 LR
Model 107-III (Coming Soon)
Model 234 SP (Coming Soon)

Three red and white Model 107-II Columbia Helicopters fly in formation over a landscape with a river, trees, and fields.

Model 107-II

Ready to serve

Firefighting
Government and defense
Humanitarian missions
SAR and emergency
Utility and infrastructure

Specifications

Max gross weight of 22,000 lbs
FAA Transport Category Type Certificate (global)
Multi-mission capable/not subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
Transport cargo and passengers (rear-loading)
1,300-gallon external water bucket capacity
Carries up to 26 passengers

A white and red Model 234 UT Columbia Helicopter is flying in the sky, viewed from below.

Model 234 UT

Ready to serve

Firefighting
Government and defense
Humanitarian missions
Energy, oil and gas
Utility and infrastructure

Specifications

Max gross weight of 51,000 lbs
FAA Transport Category Type Certificate (global)
Multi-Mission capable/not subject to ITAR (international Traffic in Arms Regulations)
Firefighting: 2,600 gallons external water bucket capacity

A Model 234 LR Columbia Helicopter painted in white and red flying over a desert landscape with mountains in the background.

Model 234 LR

Ready to serve

Firefighting
Government and defense
Humanitarian missions
Energy, oil and gas
Utility and infrastructure

Specifications

Max gross weight of 51,000 lbs
Standard FAA Type Certificate
Transport cargo and passengers
Internal water tank configured
External Cargo and Bucket equipped
Range of 560 nm / 1,037 km

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Model 107-III (Coming Soon)

Ready to serve

Firefighting
Government and defense
Worldwide humanitarian missions

Specifications

Updated and remodeled 107-III to deliver 25% more power
Next generation technologies: glass cockpit, avionics suite, automatic flight control system, and other systematic innovations improve capability and operational safety

Mechanics working on Model 234 SP Columbia Helicopters in a large, industrial workshop equipped with various tools and equipment.