Case Study: Columbia Helicopters, Inc. achieves centralized management of 1,984 assets and boosts fleet efficiency with Collective Data

One of the world’s largest heavy-lift helicopter companies, Columbia Helicopters manages nearly 2,000 pieces of equipment with Collective Data software

Columbia Helicopters, one of the world’s largest heavy‑lift helicopter companies with a fleet of over 30 aircraft, faced the challenge of managing a highly diverse, global support inventory—1,984 pieces of equipment ranging from 4,500‑gallon fuel trucks to air regulator valves. Keeping accurate locations, availability, maintenance schedules and consolidated reporting across operations from Papua New Guinea to South America was time‑consuming and operationally critical.

Using Collective Data’s collectiveFleet™ software, Columbia centralized its entire support fleet in a single database with custom screens and reports (including motor‑pool and equipment location history). The system eliminated manual file searches, saved substantial labor, improved logistics and preventative‑maintenance planning, increased operational efficiency and readiness, and supported continued global growth.

Columbia Helicopters, Inc.

Rick Carroll

Fleet Manager