Nordurflug, as a leading helicopter operator in Iceland, has been flying frequently to the eruption site of a Geldingardal valley volcano, using a fleet of AS350B2s and EC130B4s. All of a sudden, flights have taken off.

Cameras may be needed for movie filming, geological studies, nature programmes, real estate images or pipeline surveys.

Iceland's Nordurflug, a charter business mainly working in photography and filming, has been up and running for a year and says it is on schedule to achieve JAR OPS certification next month.