Marlborough Helicopters has been flying out of Omaka Airfield in Blenheim for around 40 to 45 years, with the company first established back in the 1980s. Current owners Tom Simon Moar and his business partner have run the operation for the last five years, flying a fleet of two Jet Ranger helicopters and one B2 Squirrel.
In this testimonial, Simon explains why Marlborough Helicopters made the switch to RD Petroleum, what changed when a rep turned up on the doorstep with a simpler fuel solution, and why the team hasn't had to think twice about their fuel supply since. From getting set up with fuel cards within a week, to sorting out a bigger tank when the Squirrel joined the fleet, to never once running short during high-demand periods, Simon puts it down to one thing: a reliable system with a reliable person on the other end of the phone.
"We've never run out, even in those real high demand periods."
For Marlborough Helicopters, that reliability goes beyond fuel deliveries. Running solely on RD-supplied jet fuel, rather than juggling separate petrol and diesel arrangements, has simplified the business, and when issues do come up, the team says they're sorted quickly. It's this combination of consistent supply and easy, ongoing contact that's kept Marlborough Helicopters with RD Petroleum since day one.
RD Petroleum supplies Jet A1 and bulk fuel to aviation operators, farms and contractors across the South Island, with the reliability and round-the-clock support that critical operations demand.
If your operation can't afford a fuel supplier that lets you down, contact the RD Petroleum team to discuss how we can support you.
Services Used by Marlborough Helicopters
Jet A1 Fuel Supply
Aviation Fuel Delivery
Fuel Card Setup
Bulk Fuel Tank Support
Scheduled Fuel Deliveries
South Island Fuel Supply
