Exploration Services LLC Information

Exploration Services leasing platform addresses the widespread global demand for Sikorsky S-92s through dry lease contracts to commercial operators and wet lease contracts to federal, state and local government agencies. Exploration Services was founded and registered in 2009 by Craig Bell, who is the companys corporate manager. We have offices and a maintenance facility in Gainesville, Florida at the Gainesville Alachua County Regional Airport (KGNV). This central Florida location provides ideal proximity to commercial operators in the Gulf of Mexico and government facilities throughout the South East United States. We currently own (3) Sikorsky S-92A aircraft. This is the aircraft of choice for Search and Rescue operators, oil and gas industry support and Head-of-State helicopter missions. It is also the only helicopter certified to operate in known icing conditions and has recently been certified to ditch in Sea State 6 (SS6) conditions. The S-92 is the first helicopter in the world certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency / Joint Aviation Authorities (EASA/JAA) to the most rigorous safety standards and is the first helicopter in the world certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 29 Transport Rotorcraft, Amendment 47. Our aircraft are optimized to meet the worldwide vertical lift requirements of these demanding industries: