Our bases across northern Australia feature a large fleet of 40+ aircraft including Bell 212S (Eagle Single) for heavy lift operations, Bell 429, Bell 407GXi, Airbus H125, Airbus H130, Bell 206L, Bell 206 and Robinson 44 aircraft. We operate a Bell 412 EP for our search and rescue operations.
Nautilus Aviation’s BELL 412EP Helicopter in action
Bell 412EP
Worldwide, the Bell 412EP has proven to be a daily workhorse with its expansive cabin for cargo and personnel. With twin engines, the helicopter has increased safety for civilian and emergency services. The Bell 412EP is the first privately owned twin-engine, emergency services-equipped aircraft in far north Queensland and the Northern Territory – the regions where Nautilus Aviation is based.
The Bell 212S Eagle Single is an STC conversion of the Bell 212 twin-engine helicopter, to a single engine by installation of the T53-17A/B engine. This conversion retains the original Bell 212 type certificate, so preserves the gross limit and will lift up to 1.8 ton. Nautilus Aviation’s Bell 212S offers significantly reduced empty weight, the same available power, resulting in increased useful load compatible with heavy lift helicopter operations across Australia. Combined with modern avionics, a 6,000-hour TBO Transmission, upgraded tail rotor, and BLR FastFin Strake, our machine is an exceptional utility-configured helicopter that includes the 1,500 litre Simplex firefighting belly tank system and Dart Extended Height Landing Gear.
Bell 212S (Eagle Single) Specification
Passengers: 9
1500 Simplex 304 Belly Tank
Cruise speed: 200 km/hr
Approximate internal payload: 1,200 kg
External load: 1,800 kg on the hook
The Bell 212S (Eagle Single)
Bell 429
The Bell 429 delivers exceptional speed, range, hover performance and enhanced safety margins with a fully integrated glass cockpit, advanced drive system, best-in-class WAAS navigation, with single-pilot and optional dual-pilot, and IFR capability. The Bell 429 has more cabin space than any other light twin helicopter and features flat flooring and seating for seven passengers plus one flight crew. Wide, 62-inch (159 cm) side doors and optional rear clam-shell doors provide quick and easy access for any mission.
Bell 429 Specification
Passengers: 7
Cruise speed: 287 km/hr
Approximate internal payload: 1,200 kg
External load: 1,300 kg on the hook
The Bell 429
Airbus H125 (Squirrel)
The Airbus H125 continues to lead the single-engine helicopter market in all mission segments, benefitting from its high performance and multi-role capacity. In June 2024, Nautilus Aviation took delivery of a new Airbus H125 primarily for commercial services.
Airbus H125 (Squirrel) Specification
Passengers: 5
Cruise speed: 230 km/hr
Approximate internal payload: 540 kg
External load: 1,000 kg on the hook
The Airbus H125 (Squirrel)
Bell 407GXi
The Bell 407GXi is a new generation of high-powered single-engine turbine helicopter originally developed from the Bell 206L with dramatic capability enhancements, most notably in the 4-blade fully articulated rotor head delivering speeds in excess of 135 knots and tremendous hot and high performance.
Between late 2022 and early 2023, Nautilus Aviation took delivery of five Bell 407GXi aircraft offering great all-round visibility for tourism services.
Bell 407GXi Specification
Passengers: 6
Cruise speed: 240 km/hr
Approximate internal payload: 660 kg
External load: 900 kg on the hook
Bell 407GXi
Airbus H130
Airbus H130 are single-engine aircraft designed for mission flexibility. They feature advanced technologies for simple, safe and cost-efficient operations as well as easy maintenance.
The H130 can seat up to seven passengers, all on energy-absorbing seats. Already setting the standard for tourism operations worldwide for its comfort and safety standards, its wide cabin, generous visibility and large luggage compartments make these aircraft ideal for a variety of passenger and utility missions.
The state-of-the-art ergonomic cockpit, complete with a dual LCD screen Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD), greatly decreases the pilot’s workload. Their Spheriflex® main rotor head, all-composite blades and Fenestron® tail rotor increase the safety, simplify maintenance tasks and reduce the noise level to 5.9 dB, below ICAO limits, making the Airbus platforms by far the quietest helicopters in their class. What’s more, the aircraft are in a family of best-selling helicopters in their class and are unmatched by any other helicopter provider in the locations Nautilus Aviation is based.
In comparison with commonly chartered aircraft, the Airbus H130 not only allows for one extra passenger per flight, but it also has the capacity to carry the most fuel, without restricting passenger payload.
Airbus H130 Specification
Passengers: 6 to 7
Cruise speed: 220 km/hr
Approximate payload: 520 kg
Airbus H130
Bell 206L
The Bell 206L Long Ranger is a stretched development of the Bell 206 Jet Ranger, giving it the power to fly higher and farther. It’s designed to be the ideal ‘flying workplace’. The patented suspension system delivers an incredibly smooth ride.
It can hold up to 6 passengers comfortably and the club-passenger seating allows for face-to-face conversations.
Easy access to an 80 ft³ (2.3 m³) cabin is provided via 61-inch-wide opening doors. The simple, durable design features the powerful and reliable
726 take-off horsepower Rolls-Royce engine. The high inertia two-bladed rotor system provides exceptional safety. Bell 206L safety features include rupture-resistant fuel cells and upper body restraints.
Bell 206L Specification
Passengers: 6
Cruise speed 200 km/hr
Approximate internal payload: 460 kg
Bell 206L
Bell 206
The legendary Bell 206 Jet Ranger is a popular, two-bladed, single-engine helicopter known for its reliability, safety, and versatility and being a proven utility helicopter. The aircraft are fitted with external hooks for those smaller external loads.
Bell 206 Specification
Passengers: 4
Cruise speed: 170 km/hr
Approximate internal payload: 320 kg
The Bell 206
Robinson 44
The R44 is a three passenger seat aircraft produced by the Robinson Helicopter Company and is the world’s best-selling general aviation helicopter.
The R44 is a perfect sightseeing machine and an affordable sole charter option. Carry-on items are limited to what can be stowed under your seat in a small soft-sided bag (10 kg per person). Maximum seat weight 130 kg.
Robinson 44 Specification
Passengers: 3
Cruise speed: 170 km/hr
Approximate payload: 240 kg
The Robinson 44
For further information regarding our helicopter fleet please contact us.
