Corporate Charter / Scenic Tours

Corporate Charter

Fortescue Helicopters is the only locally owned and operated CASA approved helicopter charter operator in the East Pilbara, and we are proud to be local.

We have a proven safety record, Experienced friendly staff, competitive pricing, were sure we will exceed your expectations with our range of aircraft sizes to suit your needs and budget.

Our friendly team of pilots have experience in:

  • Corporate and VIP
  • Mine site transfers
  • Special request charter
  • Search and Rescue operations
  • Scenic Flights
  • Special Occasion Flights
  • Custom tours


Charter via helicopter offers you a better appreciation of the land and its formations and view of the ever-changing colours and landscape of the Pilbara which can only be witnessed by air.

Charter of an aircraft allows you to travel stress free being able to visit more locations in a shorter amount of time, therefore remaining more productive than in a commercial airline, or by road. Let us help you organise your next project or journey.

Scenic Flights

Scenic flights bring a whole new perception of the land you may have only witnessed by ground.

We have some spectacular sights amongst the Pilbara than can only be accessed by aircraft. Our base Hanger at Newman Airport provides a professional and central location for our town scenic flights. If you are wishing to be picked up from another location, please do not hesitate to enquire.

A few of the popular locations around Newman include:

  • Mt Newman
  • Fairy Circles
  • Kalgans Pool & Creek
  • Stuarts pool
  • Hickman Crater
  • Eagle Rock Falls
  • Three Pools
  • Hammersley Ranges


We love assisting you in discovering new locations, or celebrating an important occasion, we offer a range of options that can cater to your needs and plans. Please do not hesitate to contact our friendly staff to discuss your journey and requirements.


Fortescue Helicopters

Proudly established in 2014 incorporating the purchase of two existing West Australian helicopter businesses, Fortescue Helicopters is owned in a partnership and operated by our CEO, Weldon Percy. Weldon has spent over 15 years flying helicopter and fixed wing aircraft in Northern Australia and has a lifetime of experience in the cattle industry. Whilst FMG is an important client of ours, we wish to make clear and transparent for all of our trading partners that Fortescue Helicopters is not affiliated, associated or connected with Fortescue Metals Group Ltd or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. We proudly share our business name which comes from a key landmark throughout our local landscape the Fortescue River.