HALO-Flight

What HALO-Flight does

HALO-Flight, Inc. is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit air medical transport organization founded in 1987 and headquartered in Corpus Christi. It operates a standardized fleet of five Bell 407GXi helicopters across three 24/7 bases (Corpus Christi, Alice, and Beeville), serving a 23-county, 24,000-square-mile area of South Texas and over one million residents, and is the only air ambulance available in 16 of those counties. The organization's core product is 24/7 helicopter EMS and interfacility critical-care transport delivered via a "mobile ICU" model staffed by certified Critical Care RN/Paramedic teams and equipped with Sapphire IV pumps, Univent ventilators, Zoll cardiac monitors with 12-lead EKG transmission, a Warrior Lite blood warmer, and a regional-first pre-hospital blood program. Aircraft are FAA Part 135-certified with IFR capability and the first U.S. air-ambulance fleet-wide installation of the Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS), and the operation holds CAMTS accreditation plus an FAA Part 5-compliant Safety Management System.

The business model blends three revenue streams typical of nonprofit air ambulance operators: (1) the Guardian Plan, a multi-tier subscription membership program (Household, Utility, Business, Ranch) priced from $3/month to $150/three-years that shields members from out-of-pocket air-ambulance costs; (2) insurance and third-party billing for non-member and member transports, where each helicopter mission can exceed $35,000 in charges; and (3) donations and fundraising, including annual appeals, legacy giving, and recurring events such as Casino Night, the Flights of Angels Golf Tournament, and the Luther Young Una Caja Dove Shoot. Customer concentration spans mission-critical healthcare partners (CHRISTUS Spohn Health System and a 25+ year pediatric partnership with Driscoll Children's Hospital, both core to interfacility volume), 30+ regional first-responder agencies authorized to dispatch via the 1-800-PRO-HALO line, and a long tail of Guardian Plan member households, businesses, and ranchers reached through community outreach, training programs with Coastal Bend College and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, and reciprocal membership with Dallas-based CareFlite.

Operating economics are driven by capital-intensive aviation assets, a five-year fleet modernization completed in 2025, and a new $6.5 million 13,000-square-foot headquarters facility under construction with expected late-2026 completion. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; given fleet size, mission volume (27,000+ cumulative missions; nearly 50% direct scene response), and comparable nonprofit air-ambulance benchmarks, operating revenue is estimated in the $10M-$25M band with low confidence. Leadership is split between CEO Travis Patterson (former Marine One pilot) and a Board of Directors chaired by Jose Pereida, with a management team weighted toward military-credentialed aviation and safety operators.

Name

HALO-Flight

Legal name

HALO-Flight, Inc.

Website

https://haloflight.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HALO-Flight is a South Texas nonprofit 501(c)(3) air ambulance operator founded in 1987, running five Bell 407GXi helicopters across three 24/7 bases in Corpus Christi, Alice, and Beeville to provide emergency critical-care transport to over one million residents across 23 counties. It funds operations through Guardian Plan memberships, insurance billing, and community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Ambulance Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Helicopter Medical Passenger Transport (Non-Emergency) (TLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Air ambulance services
• Emergency medical transport
• Helicopter EMS
• Critical care transport
• Air medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Corpus Christi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Guardian Plan Membership Subscriptions: Annual and multi-year membership plans (Household, Utility, Business, Ranch) providing coverage against out-of-pocket air ambulance costs; members receive zero out-of-pocket expense coverage if insured, or 50% reduction if uninsured
2. Insurance and Third-Party Billing: Bills insurance (if member has coverage) and third-party payers; while emergency helicopter transport can exceed $35,000, membership ensures patients are not financially burdened
3. Donations and Fundraising: Relies on community generosity including one-time donations, recurring donations, legacy giving, event fundraising (Casino Night, Golf Tournament, Dove Shoot), and annual appeals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HALO-Flight is South Texas' only nonprofit air ambulance service, providing 24/7/365 emergency critical care helicopter transport via a fleet of five Bell 407GXi IFR-equipped helicopters functioning as compact mobile ICUs. The organization serves 23 counties and 24,000 square miles from three 24/7 bases, handling emergency scene response, interfacility hospital-to-hospital transfers, and pediatric critical care transport regardless of the patient's ability to pay. Its Guardian Plan membership program offers financial protection against emergency air ambulance costs (which can exceed $35,000) through Household, Utility, Business, and Ranch tiers.

Product overview

HALO-Flight is South Texas' only nonprofit air ambulance service, providing a unified emergency medical transport operation centered on 24/7 helicopter air ambulance services. The core offering is critical care helicopter transport operating as a mobile ICU, supported by the Guardian Plan membership program that provides financial protection through various tiers. The organization operates a standardized five-aircraft Bell 407GXi fleet with IFR and HUMS capabilities across three 24/7 bases (Corpus Christi, Alice, Beeville), serving 23 counties and 24,000 square miles. Supporting products include hospital-to-hospital transfers, healthcare partner coordination (CHRISTUS Spohn, Driscoll Children's Hospital), onboard advanced medical equipment (cardiac monitors, ventilators, blood warmers), outreach education for first responders, and a CommLink-certified dispatch/communication center. The service integrates third-party billing through Quick Med Claims and record management through ChartSwap.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Air Ambulance Service Round-the-clock emergency helicopter air ambulance service providing critical care transport throughout South Texas for trauma, heart attacks, strokes, respiratory distress, pediatric emergencies, severe injuries, and other medical crises. Aircraft function as compact mobile ICUs staffed with skilled medical professionals and pilots trained for urgent emergencies; service is delivered regardless of the patient's ability to pay.
• Guardian Plan Membership Membership program protecting families and organizations from unexpected emergency air ambulance financial burden (transport can exceed $35,000). Members with insurance receive zero out-of-pocket expense coverage; members without insurance receive a 50% reduction on the HALO-Flight bill. Includes Household ($60/1-year, $95/2-year, $150/3-year), Utility ($3/month on electric cooperative bills via NEC and partners), Business ($25–$35 per household/year depending on employer size), and Ranch ($60/year plus $250 survey fee and $135 per landing zone) tiers; extends coverage outside South Texas via reciprocal partnership with Dallas CareFlite.
• Hospital-to-Hospital Transfers Interfacility transport service efficiently moving patients between hospitals to access a higher level of care, vital for physician-to-physician transfers to specialized hospitals in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin. Coordinated with regional partners including CHRISTUS Spohn Health System (Level II trauma center and regional stroke center) and Driscoll Children's Hospital (25+ year dedicated pediatric helicopter partnership).
• Outreach Education Services Free educational services for regional first responders, EMS, fire departments, and law enforcement. Includes CPR, AED, and First Aid training; Landing Zone Safety Training; and specialty courses approved for Continuing Education hours through TDSHS and accepted by NREMT. Operates EMS Training Academy partnership at Coastal Bend College — Alice Campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26,000+ critically ill and injured patients safely transported since 1987
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Brazos Safety SystemssupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2025Partnership for advanced flight data monitoring analytics. Implements key step in reinforcing safety for every mission through flight data monitoring services.
• CareFlite (Dallas)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Reciprocal partner for Guardian Membership. If a Guardian Member requires services from CareFlite, they receive services under CareFlite's membership terms. Extends coverage area for HALO members traveling outside South Texas.
• Coastal Bend CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024HALO-Flight EMS Training Academy operates at Coastal Bend College - Alice Campus. Provides education services including CE training for regional EMS providers. Approved for Continuing Education Hours through TDSHS and accepted by NREMT.
• Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristisupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with College of Nursing and Health Sciences provides Simulation Laboratories (SIM Labs) for hands-on training. Ensures medical staff constantly improves clinical performance and patient care through realistic training scenarios.
• Centre of Emergency Health SciencessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Annual attendance at Spring Branch facility for Critical Care Skills program. Nationally recognized lab provides invaluable hands-on training targeting high-value, low-frequency, life-saving skills for emergency medical professionals.
• Bell HelicopterscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Fleet provider for Bell 407GXi helicopters. HALO-Flight is first air medical provider to purchase single-engine IFR-capable Bell 407GXi. Pilots receive annual training at Bell Training Academy. Aircraft equipped with Bell Customer Advantage Plan (CAP).
• FlightBridgeEDsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership provides 24/7 access to critical care education, certification tracking, and tailored courses for ongoing professional development for nurses and paramedics.
• COMMLINKsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Communications specialists obtain Certified Flight Coordinator (CFC) recognition through COMMLINK certification program.
• Driscoll Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 198725+ year partnership providing unparalleled pediatric critical care transport. HALO-Flight dedicates a helicopter exclusively to DCH transport team, offering door-to-door emergency service. Driscoll provides Critical Care Team while HALO supplies helicopter and pilot. Partnership significantly reduces transport times ensuring children receive emergency care quickly.
• CHRISTUS Spohn Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987Direct hospital helipad access for swift patient delivery. Works seamlessly with medical and trauma specialists for efficient, coordinated treatment to regional stroke center and Level II trauma center. Facilitates interfacility transfers from rural areas to advanced care centers in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PHI Air Medical: PHI Air Medical is a leading air medical transport operator with rotor-wing and fixed-wing services across multiple U.S. regions. Like HALO-Flight, it operates hospital-based and community-based helicopter EMS programs with 24/7 critical care transport, making it a direct operational peer despite its larger geographic footprint.
• CareFlite: CareFlite is a nonprofit air and ground medical transport provider serving the Dallas/Fort Worth region and parts of North Texas. It is HALO-Flight's reciprocal membership partner, making it both a direct peer and a strategic ally extending Guardian Plan coverage beyond South Texas.
• Med-Trans Corporation: Med-Trans operates helicopter and fixed-wing air medical programs in partnership with hospital systems across the U.S. Like HALO-Flight, it provides hospital-based interfacility and scene-response transport with similar medical crew configurations and aircraft types (Bell 407/429).
• Air Evac Lifeteam: Air Evac Lifeteam is a membership-supported air medical transport provider operating across rural communities in the central and southern U.S. Its rural-focused, membership-driven model closely mirrors HALO-Flight's Guardian Plan structure and target customer base.
• Life Flight Network: Life Flight Network is a nonprofit air medical transport program serving the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West regions. It operates rotor-wing and fixed-wing ICU-configured aircraft with hospital partnerships and membership programs comparable to HALO-Flight's structure.
• ARCH Air Medical Service: ARCH Air Medical Service provides helicopter EMS and critical care transport across Missouri, Illinois, and surrounding Midwestern states. It uses a similar Bell 407 fleet configuration and operates hospital-based and community-based transport programs serving rural populations analogous to HALO-Flight's South Texas service area.
• STAT MedEvac: STAT MedEvac is one of the largest single air medical transport programs in the U.S., affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. It operates a comparable rotor-wing fleet serving rural and urban emergency response and interfacility transfers across Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

Broad incumbents

• Air Methods Corporation: Air Methods is the largest air medical transport provider in the U.S., operating a fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft across hundreds of bases. While for-profit and far larger in scale, it competes for air ambulance market share nationally and sets the operational and pricing benchmark against which HALO-Flight's nonprofit model is differentiated.

Others

• Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS): CAMTS is the leading accreditation body for air and ground medical transport services in North America. HALO-Flight holds CAMTS accreditation (re-awarded in 2026), and CAMTS standards shape the operational, clinical, and safety benchmarks against which HALO-Flight competes for hospital partnerships and donor trust.
• Bell Helicopter (Bell Flight): Bell Helicopter is the manufacturer and fleet supplier for HALO-Flight's entire Bell 407GXi fleet, and the two have a deep partnership including Bell Training Academy access and the Customer Advantage Plan. Bell is the enabling technology vendor rather than a competitor, but it is critical to HALO-Flight's operational model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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