Organisation

In 2015, severe earthquakes have left thousands dead and tens of thousands injured. The earthquakes are considered the deadliest catastrophe in the history of Nepal. Houses, streets, facilities or religious places of cult were destroyed. Villages in remote valleys were even more difficult to reach after the quakes than before.

The initiators of the association know the affected region in the Himalayas from their many years of training assignments in mountain rescue and wanted to provide quick help on the spot. This was the birth of the Earth C-Air association.

The name is pronounced like "take care": Earth C-Air

A name that puts us in a position of responsibility

Earth C-Air was founded by Bruno Jelk, Daniel Brunner and Gerold Biner. Their commitment belongs to mountain rescue and flight safety. They voluntarily share their many years of experience and know-how with regions that need help and support.

Bruno Jelk

Bruno Jelk is without doubt one of the most famous mountain rescuers. As the rescue chief of Zermatt for many years, he has saved the lives of thousands of people and revolutionized the rescue system. His further developments and inventions are now part of the rescue standard worldwide. The skills and knowledge of Bruno Jelk are in demand worldwide.

Daniel Brunner

As a professional pilot and flight instructor for many years, Brunner flew many types of helicopter and was co-founder of the helicopter company Rotex Helicopter. Heavy load transport flights throughout Europe as well as flying in high mountains were part of his specialty. As president of Earth C-Air, Daniel Brunner is passionately committed to helping people in need in Nepal.

Gerold Biner

For Gerold Biner, flying is part of his passion, which has been his profession and calling for over 30 years. Biner is pilot and was CEO of Air Zermatt. The company is considered a pioneer in mountain rescue. Gerold Biner has flown his thousands of helicopter missions not only on the Matterhorn, but also in the Himalayas, a region that Biner has grown particularly fond of.

In April 2017, Earth C-Air Nepal was officially registered as an NGO (non-governmental organisation) in Kathmandu. The aid organisation on site consists of a trustworthy team:

Siddartha Gurung

President of the NGO, MD and flight operations manager at Simrik-Air. Siddartha is a visionary in Nepalese helicopter flying.

Sonam Bhuti

Finance, coordination and all-rounder

Sonam works in the Earth C-Air office in Kathmandu. As an all-rounder she is in charge of our aid projects and maintains contact with the villages.

Kamal Thapa

Promoter and consultant, CEO of Chay-Ya Nepal

Kamal is responsible for the buildings that Earth C-Air is realizing. He knows the exact procedures with the authorities and the government.

Phurbu Dorji 

Responsible for medical logistics and dentist

Phurbu organises the logistics of the medical field operations for Earth C-Air as an experienced specialist in the health camps.

Tshering Pande Bhote

Mountain guide, rescue specialist

The local mountain guide and rescue specialist Tshering is working with Earth C-Air to advance mountain rescue in the Himalayas. Innovative and with a positive outlook, he is an important component for the team on site