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Operations · Sep 11, 2026 · 12 min

Helicopter Lift Mobilization Costs Explained

Mobilization is the ferry flight, billed at the flight rate both ways. A CH-47D at $9,785 per hour runs about $173,000 on a 17.7 hour positioning leg.

Mobilization Lift Cost Ferry Time Standby Logistics Estimating

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