Custom Airborne Electronic News Gathering Packages

Today's airborne breaking news market is competitive as it's ever been. Getting there first, with the kind of clean, clear, and stable gyro stabilized HD or SD pictures that FLIR Systems, or the Cineflex can deliver is the only solution to winning in today's competitive news climate. Coastal's expertise in the airborne news market for both Television and Radio Electronic News Gathering will bring you the picture you need, when you need it.

Astar AS350 B2 High Performance Backup ENG Helicopter

Coastal Aircharters has a full ENG outfitted B2 Astar ready to go that can be up and running in your market today. This high performance Astar can carry up to 3 crew members (Pilot, Photographer, and Reporter) and still stay up over your story for over 2 1/2 hours!

* Has your current vendor's aircraft gone down for unplanned maintenance and left you without airborne coverage?

* How would you like to be able to put up a second helicopter in your market during sweeps and run all over your competition without having to sign a long-term deal?

* Are you thinking about putting together your first helicopter program, but would like to try it first without signing one of those long 5-year deals? Coastal Aircharters was the sole provider of airborne ENG services to KNBC Television here in Los Angeles for over 7 years, flying a much as 200 hours in some months, providing a 99% uptime service record.

If you're thinking about starting an airborne news program, or you would like to expand on your existing program, Coastal Aircharters can help you select, and deliver the best Electronic News Gathering platform for your needs that will be based on the following criteria:

• Airborne Camera and ENG Equipment Requirements
• Aircraft Cabin Space Requirements (Number of Crew)
• Useful Aircraft Load Carrying Capability
• Aircraft Cruising Speed and Performance

All of the above can be customized to meet your specific market and budget requirements to create a reliable, stable airborne news gathering package that will deliver when you need it. Coastal Aircharters currently serves the Los Angeles Radio and Television markets. Call us today to discuss your airborne news requirements.