Bassair Aviation
About Bassair Aviation
Bassair Aviation is an owner-operated helicopter and aviation services company based at New Tempe Airport, Bloemfontein, established in 1985. It operates throughout Southern Africa offering private charters, scenic tours, wildlife management, aerial surveys, filming, pilot training, and related helicopter services.
Chief Pilot John Bassi has accumulated over 18,000 hours of flying experience throughout Southern Africa and is described as a specialist in wildlife capture, game capture, and conservation aviation.
Languages
en
Book via
Phone, Email
Services
Charter & group hire
Charter a vehicle with driver for your group.
Private transfers
Private point-to-point transfers on your schedule.
Day tours
Guided day tours and excursions.
Fleet
Helicopter
Highlights
- Established in 1985
- Owner-operated by CEO and Chief Pilot John Bassi
- Over 18,000 hours of flying experience
- Assisted over 300 pilots achieve their training goals
- Operates helicopters including R22, R44, H30, AS350, EC120, and Bell 206 JetRanger
- Services cover South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe
- Exclusive distributor for Aeroprakt (Foxbat) aircraft in Southern Africa
- Offers wildlife management and veterinary services
- Specialises in game capture, darting, census, anti-poaching, and wildlife relocation
- Provides aerial geological, vegetation, and wildlife surveys including mineral exploration and soil sampling
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