
Sunrise Aviation
About Sunrise Aviation
Sunrise Aviation is a helicopter services operator based at the Old Nelspruit Airport in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, offering scenic flights, wildlife census surveys, private charters, and special-event experiences over the Mpumalanga Lowveld. The family-run business has been operating since 1997.
Chief pilot Mike Pingo has over 20,000 flying hours and experience in anti-rhino poaching, film productions, and transporting high-profile passengers; son Bryan Pingo serves as Senior Pilot and Safety Officer.
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Highlights
- Operating since 1997
- Family-run business — the Pingo family (Mike, Anthea, and Bryan)
- Mike Pingo has experience transporting Nelson Mandela and involvement in anti-rhino poaching aerial operations
- Offers mountain-top private picnic experiences combined with scenic helicopter flights
- Aerial photography services available
- Based at Old Nelspruit Airport, Mbombela
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