Barber Aviation Inc.

Barber Aviation was founded in 1998 and is based out of the KDUJ DuBois-Jefferson County, Pennsylvania Airport. We operate the Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter. Unlike fixed wing aircraft that are limited in their operations by the FAA, the helicopter can provide you an excellent view and if need be, land for an on-site inspection.

In today's flying environment, one wants to remain "community friendly." The unique design of the Robinson R44 Raven II results in less noise generated from the main and tail rotor systems. The utilization of the Raven II piston-powered helicopter is extremely cost effective as compared to the higher operational cost associated with turbine-powered helicopters. The Raven II has a range of 400 miles. Combined with its efficient piston power plant and extended fuel load, it can remain airborne for approximately 3 hours. This equates to more time on site for you and results in better productivity for your company. The realized savings could prove that aerial observation costs don't have to be the highest line item in your operating budget. Call today for a first hand look at reducing your aerial observation costs. We are here to work with you in accomplishing that goal.

R44 Raven II

In 2005 the Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter became the world's top selling helicopter. It possess the speed and performance of a turbine, while maintaining the the lowest operating cost in it's class. It is now the leading production helicopter in all of civil aviation. It's that efficency that can be passed on to you our customer in meeting your aerial observation needs.The Raven II is equipped with a fuel-injected, angle-valve, tuned-induction, IO-540 Lycoming engine which produces substantially more power and gives the Raven II greater altitude performance, more payload, and increased speed.

World's Top Selling Helicopter