Air Senok re-defines class

Turning a new chapter in domestic aviation, Senok Group of Companies recently launched its domestic helicopter charter service under the name of “AIR SENOK” recently. Launched on January 24, the company has already attracted the attention of the corporate, foreign agencies and as well as the high flying tourists.

Turning a new chapter in domestic aviation, Senok Group of Companies recently launched its domestic helicopter charter service under the name of “AIR SENOK” recently.

Launched on January 24, the company has already attracted the attention of the corporate, foreign agencies and as well as the high flying tourists.

The company, having looked at many options purchased Eurocopter’s AS 350 B3 helicopters as it was in the fore front where speed, power, comfort and reliability was concerned. The aircraft itself is a remarkable machine weighing in at 2250 Kg maximum take off weight, the aircraft flies at a cruise speed of 130 nm/ 235 Kmph, mak- ing it the fastest helicopters currently in Sri Lanka.

The company within a few days of its launch carried out its first Emergency Medical Evacuation making it the first such evacuation carried out by a private company in Sri Lanka. The helicopter consists of a stretcher that allows the transfer of patients to be done professionally and safely.

The AIR SENOK hangar, based at Ratmalana Airport has a class of its own. The state-of-the-art facility consists of air conditioned office spaces and an elegantly furnished VIP Lounge. An undeniably experienced and sophisticated staff bounces within the facility with much energy leaving no room for anything but growth. It is a fully approved facility by Eurocopter.

Senok Group of Companies, in its last 33 years has covered many lines of business representing brands such as Kobelco, JCB, Mitsubishi, Liebherr, Sakai, UD Trucks, Ferrari, Audi, Volkswagen, Subaru, Nissan Diesel and more. The group has also made its mark in the tea trade, exports, travel, mining sustainable energy (Wind Power and Hydro Power) and in major infrastructure projects too numerous to mention. The Group has also made its presence in USA, Germany, Canada, India and the Maldives, where it has pioneered the construction of harbours, airports and many more.