What Aerocardal does

Aerocardal is a privately held Chilean aviation services company headquartered at Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. Founded in 1990 and led by CEO Ricardo Real, the company operates a vertically integrated model built around four business lines: executive passenger charter, ICU-configured aeromedical transport, fixed-base operator (FBO) ground handling, and aircraft maintenance through its DGAC- and FAA-approved Centro de Mantenimiento Aeronáutico (CMA). It serves corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals, mining and energy companies, healthcare providers and insurers, government institutions, and tourists requiring access to remote destinations such as the Juan Fernández Archipelago.

The fleet comprises 8 aircraft and 3 EMS-capable helicopters, including Gulfstream G550, G280, and G150 jets, Pilatus PC-12, Dornier 228, and Let L-410NG turboprops, and Leonardo AW109 helicopters. Five aircraft are configured as airborne intensive care units for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient transport, with wing-to-wing international coordination agreements in eight countries. The CMA is authorized as an Embraer Service Center and as the L-410NG Maintenance Center for Chile and Latin America, while the FBO is the first purpose-built private terminal in Chile and a member of the Air Elite Network of 85 premium FBOs globally.

The business model is transaction-based, with quote-driven pricing across charter, aeromedical, FBO, and maintenance services. The go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales, long-standing relationships, FIDAE exhibition presence, brand representation agreements for Gulfstream and Pilatus in Chile, and a bilingual newsletter distributed to corporate, medical, and institutional clients. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and Aerocardal is owner/management-controlled with no identified parent company or external institutional investors.

Name

Aerocardal

Legal name

Aerocardal

Website

https://aerocardal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aerocardal is a privately held Chilean aviation services company that operates executive charter flights, ICU-configured aeromedical transport, FBO ground handling, and aircraft maintenance from Santiago, serving corporates, mining and energy firms, healthcare providers, government, and high-net-worth individuals across Chile and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Group & ACMI Charter Airlines (Ad-hoc/Wet Lease) (TLAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Ambulance & Medical Passenger Charter Operators (THABADAK), Government, Diplomatic & Military Passenger Charter Operators (THABADAG), Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD)

Keywords

• Executive charter aviation
• Aeromedical transport services
• Aircraft maintenance services
• Fixed base operator
• Business aviation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Executive/Charter Flight Services: Revenue generated from charter flights for executive, corporate, tourist, and government clients. Pricing varies by aircraft type, route, and duration. Includes services for mining/energy sector crew rotations, confidential executive transfers, and special operations.
2. Aeromedical / Air Ambulance Services: Fees charged for ICU-configured air ambulance flights for hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and public healthcare system. Covers domestic and international patient transfers with medical teams.
3. FBO Ground Handling Services: Services provided at Aerocardal's private FBO terminal including ground handling, fuel coordination (via World Fuel Services), catering, and hangarage for third-party private aircraft operators.
4. Aircraft Maintenance (CMA): Maintenance services billed to third-party aircraft operators, including Embraer service center and L-410NG maintenance center for Chile and LatAm.
5. Scheduled Passenger Service (Juan Fernández): Regular scheduled flights to Juan Fernández Archipelago (Robinson Crusoe Island) with both scheduled/programmed itineraries and private charter options.
6. Aircraft Management and Representation: Aircraft administration for owners, aircraft sales representation (Gulfstream, Pilatus brands), and JSSI maintenance insurance programs.
7. Cargo and Dangerous Goods Transport: Transport of up to 1,000 kg of cargo and dangerous goods on jet and turboprop aircraft.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aerocardal operates as a vertically integrated aviation services company providing executive charter flights, ICU-configured aeromedical transport, FBO ground handling services, and aircraft maintenance (CMA) from its base at Santiago's AMB airport. The company serves corporate clients, mining and energy firms, hospitals, insurance companies, government institutions, and high-net-worth individuals across Chile and Latin America using a mixed fleet of Gulfstream jets, Pilatus, Dornier 228, and Let L-410NG turboprops, and Leonardo AW109 helicopters.

Product overview

Aerocardal operates as a diversified aviation services company offering executive charter flights, aeromedical transport, FBO ground handling, and aircraft maintenance. The portfolio centers on three core service pillars: Aerocardal (passenger charter and aeromedical flights), FBO (private terminal and ground services), and CMA (maintenance operations). The company operates a mixed fleet including Gulfstream jets (G550, G280, G150), turboprops (Dornier 228, Let L-410NG, Pilatus), and Leonardo helicopters (AW109), making it the largest and most versatile fleet in the Latin American Southern Cone with 8 aircraft and 3 EMS helicopters. Additional services include aircraft management, sales representation for Gulfstream and Pilatus, maintenance insurance programs, and cargo transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FBO Aerocardal: Fixed Base Operator services at Santiago Airport
• CMA Aerocardal

Products and services

• Aerocardal Executive Flights (Charter) Private charter flight services for executives, corporations, mining and energy firms, government institutions, and wealthy individuals offering flexible scheduling, confidentiality, and high safety standards using Gulfstream jets, Pilatus, Dornier 228, and Let L-410NG turboprops, and Leonardo AW109 helicopters for business, tourist, and special operations across Chile, Latin America, and international destinations.
• Aeromedical Services (Air Ambulance) Critical patient air transport services using aircraft configured as airborne Intensive Care Units (ICU) for adult, pediatric, and neonatal cases. Includes domestic transfers across Chile and international wing-to-wing patient transfers to North America and Europe coordinated with partner institutions, offered to hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and the public healthcare system.
• FBO (Fixed Base Operator) Ground Handling Private passenger terminal services at one of the most modern private airports in the region, located at Santiago's AMB airport, enabling boarding in approximately 10 minutes with no connection to commercial flights. Includes ground handling, fuel coordination (via World Fuel Services), catering, and flight coordination services for both Aerocardal aircraft and third-party private operators.
• CMA Aircraft Maintenance (Centro de Mantenimiento Aeronáutico) Aeronautical Maintenance Center approved by DGAC (Chile) and FAA (United States), providing maintenance services for both Aerocardal's own aircraft and third-party operators. Designated as an authorized Embraer Service Center and Let L-410NG Maintenance Center for Chile and Latin America, with IS-BAH, ARGUS, NATA Safety 1st, and ISO 9001 certifications.
• Juan Fernández Archipelago Scheduled and Charter Flights Scheduled passenger service to Robinson Crusoe Island (Juan Fernández Archipelago) with programmed itineraries, alongside private charter options for tourists, business travelers, and work teams requiring flexibility in dates and logistics.
• Aircraft Management Services Third-party aircraft management services for aircraft owners, handling administrative aspects of ownership and marketing of remaining flight hours to reduce operating costs.
• Cargo and Dangerous Goods Transport Accredited transport of up to 1,000 kg of cargo and dangerous goods on jet and turboprop aircraft, available alongside passenger charter operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest and most versatile fleet in the Latin American Southern Cone: 8 aircraft (jets and turboprops) + 3 EMS helicopters as of May 2026
• +4 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EmbraercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2025Aerocardal was incorporated into the Embraer Service Center Network, strengthening its positioning in aircraft maintenance and technical support in Latin America. The recognition consolidates Aerocardal as a strategic partner for Embraer aircraft operators in the region.
• OMNIPOL / Aircraft IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Aerocardal signed a comprehensive commercial agreement with OMNIPOL, a Czech holding company including Aircraft Industries a.s. (aircraft manufacturer). The agreement consolidated after the purchase of Aerocardal's first L-410NG aircraft, with Aerocardal becoming the Maintenance Center for Chile and Latin America for the Let L-410NG aircraft. The partnership was further solidified at FIDAE 2026 (April 2026).
• GulfstreamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAerocardal is the exclusive Sales Representative for Gulfstream in Chile and authorized maintenance center for Gulfstream aircraft in the region. The partnership was highlighted at FIDAE 2024, with Gulfstream being the most important leader in executive jet development and manufacturing worldwide.
• Leonardo (Helicopters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeonardo, the Italian leader in high-end helicopters, partnered with Aerocardal, enabling Aerocardal to offer a wide variety of rotary-wing air transport options. Leonardo presented its AW109 and other models at FIDAE alongside Aerocardal.
• World Fuel ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Fuel Services is Aerocardal's partner in fuel distribution, recognized as a world-class player for its global coverage and constant innovation. This collaboration ensures customers have access to high-quality fuel anywhere in the world.
• SynerjetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSynerjet, a Brazilian company, is the representative of Pilatus (PC-12 turboprop and PC-24 jets) in Latin America. Aerocardal collaborates with Synerjet to bring Pilatus aircraft products and services to Chilean clients.
• Clínica Alemana and Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerocardal operates an Internship Program with Clínica Alemana and Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD) for physicians undertaking emergency medicine residency training. The program provides hands-on exposure to aeromedical flight operations and strengthens training in emergency medicine within an aviation environment.
• PilatusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAerocardal is a representative of Pilatus (Swiss manufacturer of PC-12 turboprop and PC-24 jets) in Chile, providing aircraft sales guidance, support, and management services for clients.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VistaJet: Global private aviation company operating a fleet of business jets for charter and fractional ownership across 150+ countries. Directly comparable to Aerocardal's executive charter business, with VistaJet representing the global scaled version of Aerocardal's premium charter model.
• NetJets: Berkshire Hathaway-owned private aviation operator offering fractional jet ownership and charter worldwide. Comparable to Aerocardal on executive charter core offering, target HNW/corporate client base, and premium service positioning, though at vastly greater scale.
• REVA Air Ambulance: US-headquartered international air ambulance operator providing ICU-configured fixed-wing medical repatriation. Direct peer to Aerocardal's aeromedical pillar with overlapping capability in long-range, ICU-equipped critical patient transport and international wing-to-wing coordination.
• PHI Air Medical: Global air medical transport company operating helicopter and fixed-wing air ambulance services with ICU capability. Comparable to Aerocardal's aeromedical pillar across ICU-configured fixed-wing and rotary-wing emergency medical services.
• Flexjet: US private aviation operator offering fractional jet ownership, jet card, and charter services with a fleet of premium business jets. Directly comparable to Aerocardal's Gulfstream-heavy executive charter offering and HNW/corporate target segment.
• Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO network operating 200+ locations globally, providing ground handling, fueling, and hangarage for business aviation. Direct peer to Aerocardal's FBO pillar at Santiago AMB, representing the global scaled incumbent in the same category.
• Atlantic Aviation: Major US-based FBO chain with 100+ locations providing ground handling and fueling to business aviation operators. Comparable to Aerocardal's FBO services, particularly relevant as Aerocardal pursues Air Elite Network presence that competes with Atlantic Aviation's footprint.

Emerging players

• Wheels Up: US-based private aviation membership and charter platform offering on-demand business jet access. Comparable on business model (charter-led, HNW/corporate clients) but operating in a different geography and at a different stage of platform development.

Broad incumbents

• Jet Aviation: General Dynamics subsidiary operating FBOs, aircraft maintenance, charter, and management worldwide with 50+ locations. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering FBO and MRO services overlapping with Aerocardal's CMA maintenance and FBO pillars, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• Avant Chile: Chilean executive aviation and FBO operator based at Santiago airport, providing charter and ground services. Direct regional peer competing in the same Santiago charter and FBO market as Aerocardal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aerocardalchile
• Facebookfacebook.com/aerocardalchile
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aerocardal
• Instagraminstagram.com/aerocardalchile

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Aerocardal