HeliCarrier Helicopters

What HeliCarrier Helicopters does

HeliCarrier Helicopters (legal entity: Helicarrier Inc.) is a privately held Canadian helicopter services company founded in spring 2010 by co-Presidents Frederic Carrier and Richard Lafrance in Quebec. It specializes in customized aerial services — heavy lift, mining support, aerial construction, forest fire suppression, aerial survey and geophysics, charter passenger transport, and adventure heli-ski — delivered through a diverse fleet of eight aircraft (4 Airbus AS350 B3 Astars, 2 Sikorsky S61Ns, and 2 Airbus AS332 L1 Super Pumas). The company serves mining and exploration operators, construction and infrastructure firms, federal/provincial/state government agencies responsible for wildfire response and emergency services, and consumer tourism clients in Quebec's Gaspésie region.

Operationally, HeliCarrier runs an integrated aviation platform with capabilities spanning light to heavy-lift profiles, including external load operations up to 10,000 lbs, interchangeable water/gel/retardant fire-suppression systems, precision longline work, aerial survey data collection, and a remote work program enabling mobilization to environmentally challenging sites with in-field scheduled maintenance. Headquartered at 885 Ave Royale in Quebec, the company maintains a Canada operations office in Wendake and a US general office in Mesa, Arizona, supporting service delivery across Canada, the United States, and internationally.

The business model is a quote-based, sales-led professional services operation: aircraft and crews are contracted per mission or term directly with enterprise and government clients, with pricing individually configured to mission requirements, aircraft type, and operational complexity and not publicly disclosed. Revenue concentration spans government fire contracts (SOPFEU, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, US Forest Service), enterprise mining and construction work, and consumer heli-ski. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or financial statements.

Name

HeliCarrier Helicopters

Legal name

Helicarrier Inc.

Website

https://helicarrier.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HeliCarrier Helicopters is a Quebec-based private helicopter services firm operating a fleet of eight aircraft (AS350 B3, Sikorsky S61N, Airbus Super Puma) to deliver heavy lift, mining support, aerial construction, forest fire suppression, charter, and heli-ski services across Canada, the United States, and internationally for enterprise and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Aerial Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Passenger Services (TLAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB), Manned Aerial Application (Fixed-Wing & Helicopter Crop Dusting) (AFACAIAA), On-Demand/Charter Helicopter Passenger Services (THABAGAB)

Keywords

• Heavy lift helicopter services
• Aerial construction services
• External load operations
• Forest fire suppression
• Mining helicopter support

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing helicopter services including heavy lift operations, firefighting, mining support, construction, aerial survey, charter transportation, and adventure tourism services. Services are contracted on a per-mission or term basis for commercial and government clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HeliCarrier Helicopters provides customized helicopter services across Canada, the USA, and internationally using a fleet of AS350 B3, Sikorsky S61N, and Airbus Super Puma aircraft. Its services span heavy lift external load operations (up to 10,000 lbs), mining and exploration support, aerial construction, forest fire suppression, aerial survey and geophysics, charter passenger transportation, and heli-ski adventure tours. The company specializes in remote, Arctic, and hostile-environment missions with in-field maintenance capability.

Product overview

HeliCarrier Helicopters is a Quebec-based helicopter services company providing specialized aerial operations across Canada, USA, and internationally. The company operates a diverse fleet of four Airbus AS350 B3 Astar, two Sikorsky S61N, and two Airbus AS332 L1 Super Puma helicopters. The service portfolio centers on seven core offerings: Mining & Exploration (heavy equipment lifting and personnel transport), Aerial Construction and Heavy Lift Operations (including HVAC placement, ski lift assembly, tower construction), External Load Operations (up to 10,000 lbs), Forest Fire Suppression (with water, gel, or retardant delivery), Aerial Survey/Geophysics (data collection), Charter & Passenger Transportation (6-19 passengers depending on aircraft), and Heli-Ski Adventure experiences. The fleet aircraft serve as the operational platforms enabling these specialized services, with each aircraft type selected for specific mission profiles ranging from single-engine versatility to heavy-lift capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mining & Exploration Services Heavy equipment lifting, staff transport, drill support, fuel transportation, machinery transfer, and Medivac capabilities for mining and exploration operations throughout Northern Quebec and other remote locations.
• Aerial Construction and Heavy Lift Operations Cost-effective aerial construction solutions including HVAC placement, ski lift assembly, drill moves, concrete construction, communication tower construction, seismic operations, and oil and gas support using heavy-lift helicopters.
• External Load Operations External load operations with up to 10,000 lbs lift capacity, executed by skilled pilots, loadmasters, and engineers under a strict Safety Program including risk assessments and load management, with aircraft selection tailored to maximize lift capacities.
• Forest Fire Suppression Rapid-deployment firefighting helicopter services using state-of-the-art equipment with interchangeable on-board foam delivery buckets for water, gel, or retardant, plus personnel transport with up to 19-passenger capacity.
• Aerial Survey / Geophysics Helicopter-based data collection for survey and geophysical work, covering large areas in short periods with precise data, offered in partnership with major industry players.
• Charter and Passenger Transportation Helicopter charter services for remote-area access, with capacities ranging from 6 passengers in AS350 B3 models to 19 seats in Sikorsky S61N and Airbus AS332 L1 Super Puma aircraft for VIP, executive, and remote-access transport.
• Heli-Ski Adventure Heli-ski adventure packages in Gaspésie, Quebec, offering winter wilderness experiences for individuals and small groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Proven safety record with dedicated Safety Management System
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AirbuscoreTechnology or Integration · 5 May 2026HeliCarrier operates Airbus H215 Super Puma helicopters (AS332 L1) and AS350 B3 Astar aircraft from Airbus (formerly Eurocopter). Owner Frederic Carrier praised the aircraft's derated engine design that delivers consistent power output in challenging conditions including high altitudes and hot environments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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