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Quanta Services Acquires Billings Flying Service
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: Montana-based company operates Chinooks for aerial firefighting, utility, and construction work
Word Count: 215
Quanta Services has purchased helicopter operator Billings Flying Service, adding the latter’s fleet of super-heavy-lift CH-47 Chinook rotorcraft and support services to its offerings. No changes to locations or staff will occur, and Billings Flying Service will maintain control and execution of existing contracts.
Located in Billings, Montana, Billings Flying Service operates a fleet of Chinooks for aerial firefighting, utility, and construction work. The company’s Part 145 repair station is approved by Boeing for Chinook maintenance and by Honeywell for flight control systems MRO on the CH-46, 234, CH-47D, and CH-47D+. Customers include commercial operators and U.S. and foreign militaries. Quanta Services is an infrastructure solutions provider for utility, renewable energy, technology, communications, pipeline, and energy industries.
“This acquisition gives Billings Flying Service access to greater resources and long-term stability for growth while doing what we love: providing excellent service to our customers,” said Bridger Blain, president and CEO of Billings Flying Service. “As we integrate into the Quanta Aviation Services family, our leadership, culture, and identity will remain unchanged.” 
“Billings has built an exceptional reputation in heavy lift and aerial firefighting, along with a culture and drive that perfectly complements our expanding aviation portfolio,” said Justin Gunsauls, president of Quanta Aviation Services.