Underslung Aircraft

Helicopters equipped to carry loads suspended below the airframe rather than inside a cabin or hold.

This page describes a mission capability, with examples of the aircraft used shown below. Underslung load work covers construction lifts, utility line work and remote resupply, and Fliteline sources the airframe against the exact load weight and shape.

Load weight, dimensions and the lift height required all determine which helicopter and rigging method suit the job, so this is always a bespoke sourcing exercise rather than a standard booking. Contact Fliteline with the load specification to begin matching capability to the mission.

Personalised RequirementsDepending on the requirements of the special mission, we will work with you to ensure that the firefighting aircraft will meet your needs.

Related special aircraft models

Kaman K-1200 K-Max

S-64E Skycrane

Missions we fly

Special mission charter covers a wide range of situations. These are the mission types we arrange for most often.

Evacuation

Moving people out when scheduled capacity has gone or the airport has closed to commercial traffic, coordinated with the authorities at both ends.

Humanitarian relief

Aid cargo and responders into airports handling surge traffic and damaged infrastructure, with customs and priority handling arranged in advance.

Air ambulance and medical repatriation

Stretcher configured aircraft with a clinical crew, or a medical escort on a scheduled service where that is the better answer.

Government and diplomatic

Delegations, official travel and state operations, including missions requiring diplomatic clearance rather than a civil permit.

Time critical medical logistics

Organs, tissue, blood products and clinical trial material, where the deadline is measured in hours and set by the clinical team rather than by us.

Search and rescue support

Aircraft and crew supporting a coordinated search, working to the authority running it rather than to a commercial schedule.

Our air charter services

Fliteline charters aircraft for cargo, passengers, private travel and special missions. Start with the service that fits what you need to move.

Special Missions

Getting appropriate aircraft in the air and into target destinations fast, for the missions that demand precision.

Cargo Charter

Fliteline specialises in non standard air cargo charter anywhere in the world, from outsized cargo to equipment needed in a war zone or hostile environment.

Passenger Charter

Group air charter offering unprecedented control and cost effectiveness, ideal for corporate events, sports teams and touring parties.

Private Charter

Private jet charter worldwide, from light jets to VIP airliners, for business, VIP, government and personal travel that scheduled airlines cannot match.

Get in touch

Talk to an aviation specialist.

Tell us what you need to move — we’ll have the right aircraft and a dedicated team on it, often within the hour.