MHS Aviation Berhad

What MHS Aviation Berhad does

MHS Aviation Berhad is a privately held Malaysian air transport charter provider headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor, that has operated continuously since 1983 (originally as Malaysian Helicopter Services). The company provides contracted and ad-hoc helicopter services to major oil and gas companies — including PETRONAS Gas Berhad — for offshore passenger transport, freight carriage, and aerial work such as pipeline inspections, and it complements this with emergency medical services in road-inaccessible regions of Sabah and Sarawak, aerial filming for broadcast and motorsport clients, and training/engineering/technical services. Its owned fleet comprises twelve twin-engine aircraft (three Airbus AS332L2, four Sikorsky S76C, and five Airbus H225), all operated under a two-pilot doctrine that the company emphasizes as a safety differentiator, supported by in-house engineering and maintenance staff.

The company's revenue model is anchored in long-term contracted flight services with oil and gas majors (subscription/recurring), supplemented by ad-hoc charters, emergency medical transport, and professional training/engineering services. Go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct B2B relationships with enterprise clients in energy, government, healthcare, and broadcasting rather than broad marketing channels. MHS Aviation operates from more than nine domestic bases across Malaysia and has executed international operations in Sudan, Mauritania, Turkmenistan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Nepal, Timor Leste, Brazil, and Indonesia, reflecting a decentralized delivery model optimized for remote and offshore work.

The company is formalizing an unmanned aircraft services line — demonstrated via a drone delivery proof of concept with Avisena Hospital and led by a dedicated UAS Programme Manager — which extends its addressable market beyond manned rotary-wing charter. A 2023 RM3 billion contract with Boustead, together with shared HR infrastructure on Boustead's employee portal, signals deep commercial alignment with the Boustead Group. Cumulative operational metrics from the company include 659,649 flying hours, 9.1 million passengers transported, 205.7 million pounds of freight carried, and 1,066,208 departures since inception.

Name

MHS Aviation Berhad

Legal name

MHS Aviation Berhad

Website

https://mhsaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MHS Aviation Berhad is a privately held Malaysian helicopter charter provider, established in 1983, that operates a fleet of twin-engine aircraft for oil and gas offshore transport, emergency medical services, and aerial work for enterprise, government, and broadcast clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Transportation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Air Transportation (481)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Passenger Transport (Oil & Gas Crew Transfer) (THABAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ), Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD)

Keywords

• Offshore helicopter services
• Air ambulance services
• Helicopter charter operations
• Emergency medical evacuation
• Aerial filming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Damansara

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contracted Flight Services: Long-term contracted air transportation services primarily for oil and gas companies, including passenger transport, freight carriage, and aerial work services.
2. Ad-hoc Chartered Flight Services: On-demand helicopter charter services for various clients including pipeline inspections, aerial filming, medical services, and emergency transport.
3. Emergency Medical Services: Air transport for emergency medical services, particularly serving areas in Sabah and Sarawak not easily accessible by road.
4. Training, Engineering and Technical Services: Provides training, engineering and technical services as part of its aviation service offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

MHS Aviation Berhad provides air transportation services primarily to major oil and gas companies using a fleet of twin-engine helicopters operated by two pilots. Its offerings include contracted offshore passenger and freight transport, ad-hoc chartered flights, search and rescue, emergency medical services, aerial filming and survey, pipeline inspection, unmanned aircraft (drone) services, and supporting training, engineering, and technical services.

Product overview

MHS Aviation Berhad operates as an air transport charter provider offering a unified portfolio of aviation services centered on manned and unmanned aircraft operations. The core offering consists of scheduled and ad-hoc chartered helicopter services for the oil and gas industry, supplemented by emergency medical services, search and rescue operations, and aerial work capabilities. Supporting services include engineering, technical, and training services. The company maintains its own fleet of 12 twin-engine aircraft (Airbus AS332L2, Sikorsky S76C, and Airbus H225) and operates from bases across West and East Malaysia including Miri Airport, UniKL MIAT Sepang, and Labuan Airport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manned Aircraft Charter Services Air transportation services using twin-engine helicopters (Airbus AS332L2, Sikorsky S76C, Airbus H225) operated by two pilots, providing offshore passenger transport, freight carriage, search and rescue, and aerial work for oil and gas companies and other enterprise clients.
• Unmanned Aircraft (Drone) Services Drone-based services for various applications including aerial operations and proof-of-concept healthcare delivery, as demonstrated in collaboration with Avisena Hospital.
• Ad-Hoc Chartered Flight Services On-demand helicopter charter services for corporate and government clients, including helicopter shuttles, pipeline inspections, aerial filming, property inspections, and event coverage.
• Emergency Medical Services (Air Ambulance) Air transportation for emergency medical cases in areas not easily accessible by road, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak regions of Malaysia.
• Aircraft Fleet Leasing/Operations Owned and operated fleet of 12 twin-engine helicopters comprising Airbus AS332L2 (3 aircraft), Sikorsky S76C (4 aircraft), and Airbus H225 (5 aircraft) deployed for contracted and ad-hoc services.
• Training Services Training services for aviation personnel including pilots and engineering staff, provided as part of the company's aviation services portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 659,649 flying hours accumulated since 1983
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Avisena HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHS Aviation collaborated with Avisena Hospital on healthcare delivery transformation using drone services. A proof-of-concept video demonstrates drone delivery services for healthcare applications, indicating exploration of UAS technology in medical logistics.
• BousteadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHS Aviation Berhad signed a RM3 billion contract with Boustead, representing a major strategic partnership and significant contract win for the company.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Direct peers

• Avincis: European-headquartered helicopter operator providing offshore crew transfer, EMS, and aerial work across multiple regions. Comparable in service portfolio and oil-and-gas customer mix.
• Babcock International (Offshore): Provides offshore helicopter crew transfer, EMS, and search-and-rescue services globally. Competes head-to-head for oil-major contracts and offers comparable twin-engine fleet and safety-focused operations.
• Weststar Aviation: Malaysia-based helicopter operator providing offshore crew transfer, EMS, and charter services to oil & gas clients across Southeast Asia. Closest direct competitor in MHS Aviation's home market with overlapping mission profile and customer base.
• Hornbill Skyways: Malaysian helicopter operator providing offshore and charter services to oil & gas and government clients in Sarawak and broader Malaysia. Direct Malaysian competitor with overlapping regional presence.
• CHC Helicopter: Major offshore helicopter services provider serving oil & gas and search-and-rescue customers globally. Directly comparable in mission profile, fleet composition, and customer segmentation.
• PHI Aviation: Offshore helicopter services and aerial transport provider for the energy sector, with significant global operations including Asia-Pacific. Comparable business model, fleet strategy, and oil-major customer base.
• Bristow Group: Global leader in offshore helicopter services supporting oil & gas, search and rescue, and government customers across multiple continents. Closest global comparable given its twin-engine fleet mix and oil-major customer roster.
• Era Helicopters (Bristow subsidiary): US-based offshore helicopter operator (now part of Bristow) focused on Gulf of Mexico crew transfer. Closely aligned in mission and fleet type, serving as a useful operational benchmark.

Regional players

• SKS Airways: Malaysian regional carrier providing fixed-wing charter and scheduled services including into Sabah and Sarawak. Adjacent aviation services peer in the same domestic geography with overlapping enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• Milestone Aviation Group: Global helicopter leasing company providing twin-engine aircraft to offshore and EMS operators. Adjacent rather than competing, but materially shapes fleet economics and financing options for operators like MHS Aviation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mhsaviation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mhs-aviation-berhad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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