03/22/2024
Thank you to everyone that have made the last 28 years of fire fighting and charter a success.
Homestead Helicopters has recently sold our Bell 407Hp's and all fire fighting equipment to Baker Aircraft and have surrendered our 135 Air Carrier Operations Certificate to the FAA. We are maintaining our 133 External Load and 137 Agricultural Certificates as we search for a new helicopter for non-governmental work.
The challenges of working with the Bureaucracies of the United States Government, increased inflation, Cost of Operations, Regulatory compliance, and lack of qualified personnel have all contributed to our decision to seek a different path.
We are saddened by this decision as we and I really loved the opportunity to serve our community and country.
Sincerely and with gratitude....
Todd Donahue
President