What Helistar Aviación does

Helistar Aviación is a Colombian non-scheduled air transport operator founded on June 9, 1999 and headquartered at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá. The company operates a diversified mixed fleet comprising medium and heavy twin-engine helicopters (MI-171/MI-8, AW139, Bell 412/212, and EC145) and business jets (Gulfstream G500, Falcon 2000S, Hawker 900XP, and King Air 350), supporting charter flights, offshore energy operations, firefighting, MEDEVAC and air ambulance services, and search-and-rescue missions for corporate, government, healthcare, and energy/offshore clients. With approximately 400 personnel and 16+ active certifications, the company maintains externally audited safety credentials including a WYVERN Wingman renewal in November 2025 and SMS certification from Colombia's Aeronáutica Civil.

The company's business model rests on usage-based aircraft rental pricing structured at hourly, daily, and weekly rates, supplemented by Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services at El Dorado that generate ground-handling and ancillary revenue. Internally, operations are supported by a proprietary software suite consisting of HeliDocs for document management, RSO for safety reporting, MOC for maintenance management, and a GLPI-based IT helpdesk, indicating investment in operational digitization. Revenue is diversified across multiple end-markets including corporate charter, public-sector contracts (e.g., Municipio de Jenesano, Parque Nacional Natural el Cocuy), offshore crew transfer for the energy sector, and emergency medical services, with university partnerships supporting a long-term pilot and technical training pipeline.

Name

Helistar Aviación

Legal name

HELISTAR S.A.S.

Website

https://helistaraviacion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Helistar Aviación is a Colombian non-scheduled air transport operator founded in 1999, headquartered at Bogotá's El Dorado airport, running a mixed helicopter and business jet fleet for charter, offshore, MEDEVAC, firefighting, and search-and-rescue services for corporate, government, healthcare, and energy clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Passenger Services (TLAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) (THABAFAI)

Keywords

• Charter flight services
• Helicopter transport operations
• Offshore aviation services
• Air ambulance services
• Aerial firefighting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Transportation Services: Revenue generated from providing non-regular air transportation services including charter flights, helicopter transport, offshore operations, FBO services, firefighting, MEDEVAC, air ambulance, and search and rescue operations. Pricing is based on aircraft type, duration of service, and customization requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Helistar Aviación provides non-scheduled air transport services in Colombia using a mixed fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. The company's core offerings include private charter flights, helicopter passenger and cargo transport, offshore operations for oil and gas, FBO ground handling, aerial firefighting, MEDEVAC, air ambulance, and search and rescue operations, all delivered 7 days a week nationally and internationally.

Product overview

Helistar Aviación is a Colombian aviation services company founded in 1999, offering non-scheduled air transport services from bases throughout Colombia. The company operates a modern fleet of medium and heavy twin-engine helicopters (MI-171/MI-8, AW139, Bell 412/212, EC145) and business jets (Gulfstream G500, Falcon 2000S, Hawker 900XP, King Air 350). Core services include charter flights, helicopter transport, offshore operations, FBO services, aerial firefighting, MEDEVAC, air ambulance, and search and rescue operations. The company holds a Safety Management System (SMS) certified by Colombia's civil aviation authority. Helistar's internal operations are supported by proprietary tools including HeliDocs (document management), RSO (safety reporting), MOC (maintenance management), and GLPI-based IT helpdesk systems. The company employs approximately 400 personnel nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vuelos Chárter (Charter Flights)

Quantifiable outcome

• 41 water drops at 12,500 feet altitude during 6-day firefighting operation

Named customers3 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Various Colombian UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic agreements with various Colombian universities and institutions providing professional development and training opportunities for Helistar employees. These partnerships support continuous education and career growth within the organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PHI Aviation: Helicopter services for offshore oil & gas and air medical transport — closely comparable to Helistar's blended offshore + MEDEVAC business model.
• Era Group: Helicopter transportation and leasing services with significant offshore oil & gas customer overlap; comparable for fleet mix and energy-segment exposure.
• CHC Helicopter: Global helicopter services operator covering offshore, SAR, EMS, and emergency response — overlaps directly with Helistar's helicopter passenger, MEDEVAC, and SAR service lines.
• Heli-Union: Helicopter services operator covering offshore, emergency, and utility missions across multiple geographies, comparable to Helistar's diversified mission profile.
• Bristow Group: Global leader in offshore helicopter transportation serving oil & gas operators, directly comparable to Helistar's offshore operations segment and energy customer base.

Broad incumbents

• VistaJet: Global private jet charter operator; comparable to Helistar's fixed-wing charter business using Gulfstream, Falcon, and Hawker aircraft for VIP and executive travel.
• Babcock International: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a substantial helicopter services division covering offshore, SAR, and emergency response; broader portfolio than Helistar but directly competes in core aviation services.

Regional players

• Helisul: Brazilian helicopter services operator covering offshore, EMS, and corporate transport — geographic peer for Latin American helicopter services with overlapping customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Helistar-Aviacion-100063718694217
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/helistar-sas
• Instagraminstagram.com/helistar_aviacion/?hl=es

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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