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OUR COMPANY HISTORY.
Gulf Coast Helicopters, Inc. was founded in May of 1975 by Edward Acuna Sr. The company began with one Enstrom helicopter based at Hobby Airport and has developed into a seven aircraft operation in all types of commercial aviation use. Over our 32 years of operations, GCH has not experienced one accident or incident to date. The constant focus of our company has been to maintain a clean safety record and in turn, provide a guaranteeed feeling of safety to our customers. Being a family owned and operated corporation, we have strived toward offering personal and attentive customer service to all of our clients. In doing so, we have maintained strong relationships with many of our clients throughout our entire operation. Below is a list of some of our memorable flights in addition to some of our notable Emergency Response efforts. Notable VIP Flights Mrs. Maureen Reagan; Governor John Connally; Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes; U.S. Rep. Ken Bentsen; U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Leigh; Houston Mayor Mrs. Kathy Whitmire Notable Emergency Response Efforts | 2008 - Discovery Channel Contractor Shoot - Surveyed Galveston Area for footage airing on "Raging Planet" - Filmed by Aerial Filmworks 2008 - Hurricane Ike Relief Efforts - Full 24 hour service for two weeks and additional call outs for relief effort and pipeline restoration assistance 2005 - Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts - Full 24 hour service for two weeks and additional call outs for relief effort and pipeline restoration assistance 2005 - Hurricane Rita Damage Assesment and Pipeline Resposne - 24 hour call out service for pipeline response 2001 - Tropical Storm Allison Flood Relief Efforts - Harris County Flood Control (8days with 8-10hr. days) 1994 - San Jacinto River Fire and Pipeline Rupture - Colonial Pipeline, Texas Railroad Commission, NTSB (30 days with 24 hour service) |  |
In addition to our strong customer base, we have recognized the need for Emergency Response services in and around the Houston Metro area and Gulf Coast Region. Throughout our history, we have me that challenge with a safe and dependable approach and are continuing to offer new response programs and airacraft options to reduce risk. It is our goal that or operation will always continue to develop with service that both we and our customemrs are proud of.
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