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About Helicopter Transport Services: From North Bayto the world.

Luc Pilon started Nipissing Helicopters in North Bay, Ontario, in 1976 with one helicopter. Steady reinvestment and the right acquisitions have made HTS one of North America's largest privately held helicopter operators.

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A diverse fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing support aircraft, flying specialised work in some of the world's most demanding environments.

Our flight crews are experienced and highly trained, and their record has made HTS a trusted partner for clients who need dependable, efficient helicopter services.

Most of our flying happens far from runways, in the remote and rugged country of the Americas.

Aircraft
60+
Flight hours
500,000+

The route

From one helicopter in North Bay to bases across Canada and the United States, built through steady reinvestment and the right acquisitions.

  1. A long line hanging from a helicopter out of frame, against blue sky and cloud

    1976

    North Bay

    Ontario

    Luc Pilon, pilot and entrepreneur, founds Nipissing Helicopters: one man, one helicopter.

  2. HTS Bell 407 settling among spruce trees in the bush

    1984

    Quebec

    First expansion

    The company expands beyond Ontario, into Quebec.

  3. HTS Bell 407 parked on bare rock beside a northern lake

    1988

    Northern Ontario

    Huisson Helicopters

    Acquires Huisson Helicopters in northern Ontario.

  4. A Skycrane on a ramp at sunrise, its long rotor blades drooping

    1993

    United States

    Partnership

    Forms a partnership with Helicopter Transport Services in the United States.

  5. A black bear crossing a gravel road at a bush camp, with HTS helicopters parked beyond

    2005(Year to confirm with HTS)

    Trois-Rivières

    Héli-Max

    Expands the Quebec operation with the purchase of Héli-Max.

  6. HTS La Ronge base from the air: a blue hangar, helipads and parked helicopters
    The La Ronge base

    2010(Year to confirm with HTS)

    La Ronge

    North Central Helicopters

    Moves west with the acquisition of North Central Helicopters in Saskatchewan.

  7. Aerial view of the HTS head office base at Carp, with helicopters and a turboprop on the ramp
    5 Huisson Road, Carp

    Today

    Carp

    Head office

    Under the leadership of Denis Pilon, HTS continues to innovate and diversify for clients around the globe.

Safety and quality

Robust management systems, training and maintenance programs keep our aircraft in optimal condition.

HTS is dedicated to the highest safety and quality standards, and our safety record reflects the expertise and professionalism of the team. We maintain our own fleet, in our own shops.

  • BARS Gold certified operator
  • ISNetworld member contractor
  • SafeContractor approved
How we maintain the fleetHTS Accessibility PlanProgress Report 2025

Leadership

A helicopter flying low over snow and sea ice under a bright Arctic sun

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