Articles for tag Aerotoscana
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Mar
16
2026
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Posted by Admin
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In the Southern Hemisphere when winter fades and early spring unfolds, fruit growers across Chile, Argentina and Peru deal with one of the most crucial periods of their growing season: frost events that occur during late winter and the beginning of spring. For cherry, plum and grape producers, a single cold night during this time can erase an entire year of investment. When temperatures drop a few degrees below critical thresholds, fragile blossoms are damaged by ice crystals and that can delete revenue up to $20,000 USD per hectare (approx 2.5 acres). To fight Jack Frost, helicopters have become one of the most reliable tools to protect crops and secure livelihoods.
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Aerotoscana
Heliicopter Frost Control
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Company Profiles
Helicopter Sectors
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Feb
09
2026
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Posted by Admin
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In the far south of South America, between the fruit valleys of central Chile and the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia, operates Aerotoscana — an aviation company that blends the precision of modern flight with the adventurous spirit of its founders, María Jesús Ardura and Felipe Reitz. What began as a shared dream has grown into a reputable helicopter operation known for its professionalism, versatility, and innovative approach to rotorcraft aviation.
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Aerotoscana
Helicopter Operators Chile
Helicopter Operators Patagonia
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Human Interest
Company Profiles
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Sep
26
2025
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Posted by Admin
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RPMN: What is your current position?
I am the CEO of Aerotoscana, a Chilean helicopter company. I serve as the chief pilot, flying a Robinson R66 primarily for agricultural operations, including frost control and fruit drying, with a special focus on Chile’s cherry growers. I carry out this work alongside my wife, a team of engineers, and strong accounting support, allowing us to perform each operation with the highest level of dedication and professionalism.
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Aerotoscana
Felipe Reitz Lobo
Helicopter Cherry Drying Chile
Helicopter tours Patagonia chile
Heliglamping chile
Categories:
Company Profiles
Human Interest