Welcome to Cashmere Aviation
Specialist Helicopter Services
Cashmere Aviation is a premier helicopter charter company operating from Kimberley and Mossel Bay, proudly serving clients throughout the wider Garden Route and Kimberley regions.
We offer a comprehensive range of specialised aviation services built around our four core competencies of Aerial Filming; VVIP Charter Operations; Firefighting Support; and Long-Line Sling Operations. In addition, we provide stunt flying for the film and entertainment industry, supported by highly skilled pilots and industry-leading safety standards.
At Cashmere Aviation, we are committed to delivering a professional, safe, and reliable helicopter service to our diverse clientele—always tailored to meet the unique needs of each mission.
Aerial Filming
We use specialised pilots for aerial filming work, all of whom have in excess of 6,000 hours Pilot In Command and 500 hours filming experience.
Charter Ops
Our charter services are located in central South Africa allowing us to operate anywhere in the country, including Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Firefighting
We operate a 900 litre 1821 Bambi Fire Bucket and we provide an emergency response ex Kimberley Airport (FAKM) for all grass and bush fires in the Northern Cape area.
Sling Work
We provide a wide variety of sling and medium lifting operations including: aircraft recovery, banner towing, remote construction and vertical referencing.
Our Latest Projects
What Have We Been Up To?
August 2025
Bedfordview, Johannesburg
Working with National Airways Corporation Helicopter Division to once again deliver on a lifting application in Johannesburg. Ground support from the client was exceptional which allowed everyone involved to execute the 15 lifts safely, securely and on time.
Warren N van der Weide
October 2024
Kyalami, Midrand
Immensely proud to have been involved with Red Bull Racing, DHL Courier Services and National Airways Corporation Helicopter Division in providing the aerial stunts and filming work for the advert “Bringing Formula 1 BACK to South Africa!” Thanks for an awesome time team.
Warren N van der Weide
