News heli lift - OCCITANIA and PYRENEES
TRANSPORT OF THE METAL STRUCTURE OF THE COLLIOURE LIGHTHOUSE
A large-scale operation was carried out near Collioure to transport the new bell tower.
Two pieces of 700kg were airlifted to the end of the jetty, on the lighthouse. The media were also present for this spectacular intervention.
HELICOPTER TRANSPORT FOR LE TRAIN JAUNE
For several weeks now, our teams have been participating in the securing of the SNCF Yellow Train line in the Têt valley in the heart of the Pyrénées-Orientales.
In close collaboration with acrobatic works companies, various loads such as big bags, CFL, diesel tanks, nets and others are transported by helicopter.
A 950KG SWIMMING POOL NEAR PRADES
Our teams delivered a 9x4 swimming pool weighing 950kg by helicopter to the town of Villerach near Prades (66).
Access for the transporter from the hull to the location being impossible, helicopter transport remains the only solution.
The proximity of the trees as well as the weight of the pool determined the length of the sling: 70 meters.
A precision manoeuvre, assisted by the teams of Piscines Ibiza France.
TRANSPORT OF CONCRETE IN THE PYRENEES
Helicopter transport of concrete for the Porté-Puymorens ski resort in the Pyrénées Orientales (66).
The helicopter made several rotations throughout the morning at an altitude of over 2400 meters to transport the concrete to inaccessible areas by truck.
HELICOPTER LIFTING OF A SWIMMING POOL NEAR CASTELNAUDARY IN AUDE
An Ibiza swimming pool shell weighing 800kg was lifted by helicopter in the town of Montferrand (11) near Castelnaudary, the 8th one this year! 70 meters of slings were needed to prevent the helicopter's airflow from entering the shell and making the load heavier.
MOUNTAIN REFUGEE SUPPLY FROM COL DE JAU IN THE PYRENEES
In preparation for the winter season, mountain refuges in the Pyrenees need to transport supplies and food. The easiest way to do so is by helicopter, and our teams have transported over 1 ton of supplies stored in big bags from Col de Jau in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
BIG BAGS TRANSPORT BY HELICOPTER TO THE CAMPORELLS REFUGE IN THE PYRENEES
During the supply of foodstuffs to the Camporells refuge near Formiguères in the Pyrenees, big bags weighing 400 to 600 kilos were transported by helicopter.
The access by the track being impossible for the guards of the refuge, the air transport was the most adequate solution.
RENOVATION OF THE CASTLE OF PUILAURENS
HELICAT PYRENEES team was in Aude on the Puilaurens castle for a helicopter transport of equipment in view of its restoration. Loads of 200 to 900 kilos were transported to the heart of the Cathar structure.
HELI LIFT AT BOUILLOUSES LAKE IN PYRENEES MOUNTAIN
As part of the development of hiking trails, our team sent equipment for the renovation of the footbridge at Lac des bouillouses in the Pyrenees-Orientales. Loads of 150 to 700kg were transported by helicopter to an altitude of over 2,017m.
Helicopter lifting, surveillance, and transportation services are available in the Pyrenees region, including La Llagonne, Font-Romeu, Les Angles, Perpignan, Narbonne, Carcassonne, Montpellier, Agde, Toulouse, Béziers, Nîmes, Mende, Rodez, Cahors, Albi, Montauban, Auch, Tarbes, and Foix. These services are available in the departments of Pyrénées-Orientales, Aude, Ariège, Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne, Hérault, Gard, Lozère, Aveyron, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, and Lot, in the Occitanie region of France, as well as in Spain. Our helicopter lifting services are available for various purposes, including concrete transportation, pylons installation, swimming pool installation, big bag lifting, and other similar tasks.
