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WHO
WE  ARE

ROCKET is a leading independent and unaffiliated Emergency Medical Services, Helicopter Air Ambulance and Air Rescue provider within South Africa. Proudly patient-centric – we rank patients’ interest and safety as sacrosanct priorities.

 

Our in-house emergency medical management centre, world-class pilots, professional aeromedical teams, and extensive authorised road ambulance network are standing by to render immediate emergency assistance, 24/7. 

Our Key Differentiators

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Our people, unique culture and values. 

ROCKET strives to be the employer of choice for the industry’s leading talent, operating in an empowering inclusive culture.

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Our unique asset base and infrastructure. 

We own the largest twin-engine helicopter ambulance fleet in Africa with a notable track record as part of the Henley Air Group.

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Our enthusiasm for disruptive innovation.

De-commoditising the emergency services value chain and re-igniting the soul of the industry, are key ROCKET objectives. Technology, innovative engagement solutions and platforms drive our innovation.

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Our courage.
 

We strive to always do what is right, not what is easy.

Our ROCKET Services

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OUR CREDENTIALS

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Scroll to learn about what makes Rocket unique in the industry

#01

COMPLIANCY

BARS accredited and SACAA compliant.

#02

AWARDS

First South African rotary-wing operator recipient of the Litson & Associates Gold
Standard Safety Award.

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DOWNLOAD & SUBSCRIBE  TO ROCKET CONNECT

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R80/mo

per member

Emergency medical assistance is provided instantly,  emergency transport (road ambulance or air ambulance, depending on severity and ROCKET flight criteria) is dispatched immediately! We own you call and your emergency.

Download the ROCKET Connect app now from your iOS or Android store by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link below.

 

It will directly link you to the appropriate store for your phone make and model. 

Scan our QR Code to download our app

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Click on the link to download our app

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SIGN UP FOR
ROCKET CONNECT
CORPORATE

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CUSTOM proposal

customised per company requirements

ROCKET Connect Corporate is designed for industry and SMME's looking for a world-class Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) solution for their staff.

KIDS'
FLIGHT

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Kids' Flight, a newly formed Non-Profit Company (NPC), by Henley Air and ROCKET, is seeking Corporate Social Investment (CSI) by partnering with corporate South Africa in order to provide hope for those who would otherwise be hopeless.


Our newly branded Bell230 was unveiled on 22nd April 2023 as a 'flying symbol of hope'.

For further information, click below.

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Recent News

HENLEY AIR GROUP OF COMPANIES

Henley Air is dedicated to helicopter charter and flight training excellence in the South African aviation industry. What started out in 1995 as a dream has today grown into a major operation at Rand Airport, Johannesburg. The early years saw us using one Bell JetRanger, today we provide our clients with a variety of single and multi-engine aircraft to meet their diverse requirements.

Henley Air is a well-established, family owned and managed helicopter charter company that has provided safe and reliable helicopter-related services to the southern African market for the last 22 years. The majority of our fleet is owned and operated from our three hangars covering 7323 m2  situated at Rand Airport in Germiston, South Africa. 

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