The R66 HVAC helicopter lift completed by Fair Lifts for Control Heating & Cooling in West Memphis stands as a prime example of modern aerial construction logistics. On September 3rd 2025, Fair Lifts successfully coordinated the helicopter placement of nineteen rooftop HVAC units (RTU’s) onto a 40 foot high warehouse roof located on 7th St in West Memphis, Arkansas. Control …
New Jersey Crane Collapse: Why Helicopters Are the Safer Lift
The recent crane collapse New Jersey residents saw in Hamilton Township has renewed discussion about ground based lifting safety versus helicopter assisted operations. A crane on Lea Drive fell over while placing a hot tub into a backyard, its boom breaking through a home’s roof and causing major property damage. No injuries were confirmed, yet the dramatic event showed how …
Helicopter HVAC Unit Installation for Etec Mechanical Near Petersburg VA
Fair Lifts successfully completed an HVAC helicopter lift on August 11, 2025, for Etec Mechanical at a large distribution facility located at 21504 Cox Road in Sutherland near Petersburg Virginia. The project involved the removal of 122 existing rooftop exhaust fans, each weighing approximately 800 pounds. With crane access deemed cost prohibitive, Fair Lifts provided a safe, efficient, and cost …
New Season Air Comfort Partners with Fair Lifts for Innovative Helicopter HVAC Installation
The clock was ticking for New Season Air Comfort‘s HVAC replacement at a Dallas high-rise. With limited ground access and five heavy rooftop units needing replacement, conventional methods would have caused weeklong disruptions. Enter Fair Lifts and the Robinson R66 helicopter solution. On July 15, 2025, the agile turbine aircraft completed all lifts at 3030 Hester Avenue in record time, …
HVAC RTU Helicopter Lift for Southern Glazer’s: Fair Lifts and Air Design Systems NV Deliver Precision
HVAC RTU helicopter lift operations are transforming commercial construction and retrofits—especially where tight schedules or structural constraints rule out traditional methods. On February 22, 2025, Fair Lifts executed a high-stakes helicopter lift at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC in Las Vegas, partnering with Air Design Systems NV. Overcoming Challenges at Southern Glazer’s The operation took place at 8400 S Jones …
RTU Equipment & Materials Helicopter Lift at Melbourne Orlando International Airport
Fair Lifts Helicopter Services successfully completed an RTU (Roof Top Unit) Equipment & Materials helicopter lift at Melbourne Orlando International Airport for our valued client, Precision Mechanical. This project highlights the unique advantages of helicopter solutions when traditional crane methods are restricted, showcasing our expertise in overcoming complex logistical challenges. Project Overview and Execution On January 27th, 2025, at 7:30 …
Efficient RTU Replacements at AMC Theater with Fair Lifts Helicopter Services
Fair Lifts Helicopter Services recently partnered with Minot Plumbing & Heating to execute a time-sensitive project involving RTU replacements of five HVAC units at the AMC Theater, located at 2400 10th St SW, Minot, ND 58701, on October 2nd, 2024. Utilizing the advanced capabilities of a Bell UH-1 helicopter, the entire lift process was completed in an impressive 30 minutes, …






