VIH Aerospace

What VIH Aerospace does

VIH Aerospace Inc. is a Canadian helicopter Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MMRO) specialist headquartered at Victoria International Airport (CYYJ) in North Saanich, British Columbia. Incorporated in 2000 as a division within the VIH Aviation Group (which traces its origins to 1955), the company serves commercial helicopter operators, EMS providers, law enforcement agencies, and aerial firefighting fleets globally, with particular reach into North America, South America (via ANAC Brazil certification), Europe (via EASA.145.7166), and Asia.

The company runs an integrated, single-facility MMRO operation spanning maintenance and inspection, dynamic component overhaul, avionics and electrical systems, structural repair, paint processes, design engineering, and in-house manufacturing. Differentiated capabilities include an extensive portfolio of Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) covering bubble windows, cargo equipment, LED upgrades, and safety modifications across Bell, Sikorsky, Airbus, and MD helicopter platforms; CNC manufacturing (5-axis Haas VF-6TR, 3-axis VF-2SS, manual lathe); 3D scanning and 3D printing; and Dupont-certified paint services. OEM-authorized positions as a Bell Customer Service Facility (CSF) and Sikorsky S-92 Authorized Maintenance Center, combined with Transport Canada AMO/AO #91-00 (with ratings across aircraft, avionics, components, instruments, NDT, structures, welding, parts distribution, and manufacturing), EASA, ANAC, FAA acceptance, and Controlled Goods Program registration form the regulatory backbone.

Revenue is generated through five streams: on-aircraft maintenance and inspection labor (professional services); factory-trained component overhaul and repair of dynamic components (transmissions, gearboxes, rotor heads, avionics) including rental/exchange units; in-house manufacturing of STC kits and custom fabrications; sale of standardized STC products at published price points (ranging from $300 for a Bell 206 flapping restraint kit to $48,500 for Airbus AS332 bubble windows); and on-site paint services. Go-to-market is predominantly direct B2B enterprise sales supported by industry events (e.g., Vertical MRO Conference), a monthly product catalogue PDF, and an email newsletter. Long-term supplier relationships with Conair Group (since 2014), Cascade Aerospace (since 2015), Harbour Air Group, and Blackcomb Helicopters indicate a stable, repeat-customer model concentrated in a small number of operator accounts.

Name

VIH Aerospace

Legal name

VIH Aerospace Inc.

Website

https://vihaerospace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VIH Aerospace is a Canadian helicopter Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MMRO) specialist, serving commercial operators, EMS, law enforcement, and firefighting fleets with OEM-authorized services and an in-house Supplemental Type Certificate product portfolio for Bell, Sikorsky, Airbus, and MD platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil/Commercial Helicopter Manufacturing (IMABABAA), Structural Repair, Modification & Composite Rework (Airframe) (IMABAEAH), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Helicopter maintenance services
• Component repair overhaul
• Supplemental type certificates
• Aerospace manufacturing fabrication
• Avionics electrical installations

Headquarters

HQ city

North Saanich

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maintenance & Inspection Services: On-aircraft maintenance, repairs, inspections, and modifications for Bell, Sikorsky, and Airbus helicopters performed at facility or customer location.
2. Component Repair & Overhaul: Factory-trained overhaul and repair of dynamic components including transmissions, gearboxes, rotor heads, and avionics for Bell helicopters. Rental and exchange units available.
3. Manufacturing & Fabrication: In-house manufacturing of STC products, precision machined parts, welded components, sheet metal parts, and custom plastics/molding.
4. STC Products: Sale of Supplemental Type Certificate kits including bubble windows, cargo equipment, LED lighting, survival kits, and structural modifications.
5. Paint & Refinishing: On-site paint services using Dupont-certified painters for interior and exterior helicopter paint jobs including corporate paint schemes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VIH Aerospace provides helicopter Maintenance, Manufacturing, Repair and Overhaul (MMRO) services for Bell, Sikorsky, Airbus, and MD platforms, including on-aircraft maintenance and inspection, dynamic component overhaul (transmissions, rotor heads, gearboxes), avionics and electrical installations, structural and composite repairs, paint services, design engineering, and in-house CNC manufacturing. The company also develops, certifies, and sells Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) kits such as bubble windows, cargo equipment, LED pulse lights, survival kits, and master caution panels for popular helicopter modifications.

Product overview

VIH Aerospace is a helicopter Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MMRO) service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of services organized around core capabilities: Maintenance & Inspection, Component Repair & Overhaul, Avionics & Electrical, Structural Services, Paint Processes, Design Engineering, and Manufacturing & Fabrication. The company also develops and manufactures a portfolio of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) products including vertical reference bubble windows (for Bell 407, Sikorsky S92, Airbus H135, H145, AS332/EC225), cargo handling equipment, LED lighting upgrades, safety equipment, and instrument panel replacements. Bell Component Matrix services are offered through their Bell Customer Service Facility (CSF) authorization. Products are supported by regulatory certifications from Transport Canada, EASA, ANAC Brazil, and FAA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maintenance & Inspection Services Comprehensive aircraft maintenance and inspection services covering Bell (205, 206A/B, 206L, 212, 407), Airbus (H125/AS350), and Sikorsky (S-61, S-92) helicopters, including repairs, modifications, interim and major inspections, paint, and composite repairs. Targeted at commercial helicopter operators.
• Component Repair & Overhaul Factory-trained dynamic component overhaul and repair services for Bell helicopters (205, 206A/B, 206L, 212, 407), including main rotor head, swashplate, main transmission, gearboxes, driveshaft assembly, tail rotor assembly, and avionics and electrical components. Rental and exchange units available. For Bell fleet operators needing OEM-authorized component work.
• Avionics & Electrical Services Avionics and electrical system design, installation, repair, and overhaul including ADS-B upgrades, NVIS installations, complete instrument panel fabrication, partial and complete aircraft rewires, electrical harness manufacture, and annual re-certifications. For operators modernizing legacy helicopter avionics.
• Structural Services Structural repair and refurbishment of helicopters including sheet metal and composite repairs, complete fuselage and tail boom repairs, skin replacement, cabin and sliding door repairs, honeycomb core panel repairs, and carbon fiber panel repairs. Targeted at helicopter operators requiring airframe-level structural work.
• Paint Processes On-site paint services using a 500 sq/ft paint booth (installed November 2022) and existing 300 sq/ft booth, serving light, medium, and heavy helicopters and smaller fixed-wing aircraft. Dupont-certified painters provide interior or exterior paint including corporate paint schemes and custom paint.
• Design Department and STC Development Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development and engineering design services for special helicopter installations, modifications, and upgrades, with regulatory agency knowledge spanning Transport Canada (TCCA), EASA, FAA, and others. (Disclaimer: VIH Aerospace is not a licensed Engineering firm; engineering is contracted through a third-party.)
• Manufacturing & Fabrication In-house manufacturing including 5-axis CNC Haas VF-6TR mill, 3-axis CNC Haas VF-2SS mill, manual lathe, TIG/MIG welding, sheet metal production, and plastics/plexiglas molding of vertical reference bubble windows for Bell, Sikorsky, and Airbus helicopters.
• Bell Component Matrix Bell-authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF) offering comprehensive support for Bell 205, 206A/B, 206L, 212, 407 helicopters with access to Bell component capabilities, products, and services.
• Sikorsky S92 SAR Grab Handles (STC SH20-20) STC SH20-20 approved SAR grab handle installation for Sikorsky S92 helicopters, aiding Search & Rescue technicians with aft, top, and outside grab handle options for full sliding or half door variants.
• Sikorsky S92 L/H Escape Hatch Bubble Window (STC SH06-36) STC SH06-36 approved left-hand escape hatch bubble window providing 180-degree visibility on the left side of the Sikorsky S92 aircraft. Part number VS92-0611B-100.
• Sikorsky S92 L/H Pilot Bubble Window and Longline Release System (STC SH08-29) STC SH08-29 approved left-hand vertical reference window for increased visibility during long-line operations on the Sikorsky S92, combined with a longline release system mounted on the left-hand collective grip. Part number VS92-0803B-000.
• Sikorsky S61 Turbine Inlet Temperature (T5) Indicator Upgrade (STC SH06-40) STC SH06-40 approved T5 gauge replacement kit for Sikorsky S61L/N helicopters, replacing OEM indicators with Diamond J digital gauges offering one-degree resolution. Price: $17,400.00 USD.
• MD 500 Main Rotor Blade Tie-Down Tips (STC SH01-15) STC SH01-15 approved tie-down tips replacing existing tip cap covers for MD 500 series helicopters, enabling secure tie-down without affecting trim tabs. Part numbers V500-200-001 or V500-201-001. Price: $1,595.00 USD.
• Bell 204/205/212 Crew Entry Steps (STC SH09-41) STC SH09-41 approved crew entry steps for safe pilot and co-pilot cockpit entry on Bell 204/205/212 helicopters. Available as left or right-hand units. Part numbers V205-051 (pilot) and V205-050 (co-pilot). Price: $1,695.00 USD per side.
• Bell 204/205/212 Nose Survival Kit (STC SH07-12) STC SH07-12 approved nose survival kit holders for Bell 204/205/212 helicopters. Kit A (single battery rack) priced at $3,895.00 USD; Kit B (dual battery rack) priced at $3,995.00 USD.
• Bell 205/212/412 LED Pulse Lights (STC SH22-13) STC SH22-13 approved LED pulse light kit providing improved aircraft visibility with wig-wag pattern in three positions (Off, Steady, Pulse) for Bell 205/212/412 helicopters. Part numbers V205-2032L-100-1 (Bell 205A1) and V212-2032L-100-1 (Bell 205B, 212, 412, 412EP). Price: $4,295.00 USD.
• Bell 205/212/412 Cargo Hook Retainer (STC SH10-52) STC SH10-52 approved cargo hook retaining system for Bell 205/212/412 helicopters, preventing rotation about the helicopter vertical axis during operation. Adaptable to keeper and keeperless cargo hooks. Part number V205-110.
• Bell 206 Main Rotor Head Flapping Restraint Removal (STC SH04-1) STC SH04-1 approved removal of flap restraint support brackets (bunny ears) from Bell 206A/B main rotor heads, reducing maintenance costs. Part number V206-240. Price: $300.00 USD.
• Bell 212 and 412 LED Master Caution Panel MCP01 (STC SH14-43) STC SH14-43 approved solid-state drop-in replacement for OEM master caution panels on Bell 212 and 412 helicopters, featuring LED display technology, state recorder option, and optional NVIS compatibility.
• Bell 206 and 407 Life Raft Footrest / Cargo Holder (STC SH06-10) STC SH06-10 approved dual-purpose footrest and cargo storage kit for Bell 206 and 407 helicopters, accommodating life rafts or survival kits with 50 lb capacity. Part number V407-0836F-000. Price: $3,395.00 USD.
• Bell 407 Pilot Bubble Window (STC SH09-29) STC SH09-29 approved vertical reference bubble window for Bell 407 helicopters, providing over 2 cubic feet of column for enhanced pilot visibility during long-line operations. Part number V407-0822B-000. Window price: $4,895.00 USD.
• Airbus AS332 (EC225) Pilot/Co-Pilot Bubble Window (STC SH19-52) STC SH19-52 approved vertical reference windows for Airbus AS332 L, L1, L2 and EC225 LP helicopters, replacing original cockpit door windows with no airspeed limitations. Left window: V332-1715B-000-1; Right window: V332-1715B-000-2. Price: $48,500.00 USD.
• Airbus H145 Pilot/Co-Pilot Vertical Reference Windows (STC SH24-12) STC SH24-12 approved vertical reference bubble windows for Airbus H145 helicopters, measuring over 12 inches deep at the apex. Left window: V145-2219B-000-1; Right window: V145-2219B-000-2. Price: $12,850.00 USD with 10% discount for both.
• Airbus H135 Pilot Vertical Reference Windows (STC SH09-43) STC SH09-43 approved vertical reference windows for Airbus H135 helicopters, measuring over 12 inches deep at the apex with no airspeed limitations. Left window: V135-0811B-000-1; Right window: V135-0811B-000-2. Price: $9,950.00 USD with 10% discount for both.

Quantifiable outcome

• On & Off-Aircraft Work warranted against defect in workmanship for 1 Year or 500 flight-hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cascade AerospacecoreOthers · 1 January 2015VIHA has been a preferred supplier to Cascade Aerospace since 2015 for machining requirements. Known for working with tight deadlines and delivering high quality products on time.
• Conair Group Inc.coreOthers · 1 January 2014VIHA has been a supplier to Conair Group Inc. since 2014. VIHA works with Conair to meet typically tight deadlines and delivers very high-quality products. VIHA is considered part of Conair's parts supply chain with a long-term relationship expected.
• Bell HelicoptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIH Aerospace is a Bell Helicopter Authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF), providing factory-trained maintenance and component repair services for Bell platforms.
• SikorskycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIH Aerospace is a Sikorsky Authorized Maintenance Center for S-92 helicopters, providing specialized maintenance services for this platform.
• Airbus HelicopterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIH Aerospace supports Airbus platforms including H120, H130, and H135 helicopters with maintenance, repair, and STC development services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Air Methods: Largest air ambulance operator in the US with significant in-house MRO capability for EMS-configured helicopters (Bell 407, AS350, EC130, H145). Comparable to VIH Aerospace on the EMS customer use case (medical helicopter modifications, bubble windows, safety equipment), though primarily US-based and operator-owned.

Direct peers

• StandardAero: One of the largest independent aerospace MRO providers globally, with significant helicopter MRO capabilities across major platforms (Bell, Sikorsky, Airbus, Leonardo). Directly competes with VIH Aerospace for helicopter component overhaul, dynamic component repair, and STC-related modification work, but at far greater scale and global footprint.
• Precision Aviation Group (PAG): Provider of MRO services and parts distribution for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, including proprietary STC products and PMA parts. Closely matches VIH Aerospace's hybrid service-plus-STC-product model, particularly in the Bell and Sikorsky aftermarket.
• Helicopter Support Inc. Specialist in helicopter component repair, overhaul, and parts distribution for Bell, Sikorsky, Airbus, and Leonardo platforms. Closely comparable to VIH Aerospace's component repair and STC product model, particularly in legacy platforms.
• Cascade Aerospace: Canadian aerospace MRO headquartered in Abbotsford, BC, providing helicopter and fixed-wing maintenance, modifications, and component repair. VIH Aerospace is a preferred supplier to Cascade, but Cascade is also a competitor for helicopter platform MRO work, particularly on Leonardo and Bell platforms.
• Heli-One (CHC Helicopter): Global helicopter MRO specialist supporting Sikorsky, Airbus, Leonardo, and Bell fleets with component repair, overhaul, and modification services. Comparable in service breadth to VIH Aerospace, but operates at significantly larger scale and with broader platform coverage.
• Vector Aerospace (StandardAero): Former standalone helicopter-focused MRO (now part of StandardAero) historically offering engine MRO, dynamic component overhaul, and airframe services for the same legacy platforms VIH Aerospace supports (Sikorsky S-61/S-92, Bell 206/212/412, Airbus H125/H130). Closest scale and platform-overlap comparison.

Broad incumbents

• Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin): OEM of the S-61, S-76, and S-92 helicopter families. As the licensor of VIH Aerospace's S-92 Authorized Maintenance Center status, Sikorsky defines the service standards, technical data access, and parts pricing that drive a significant portion of VIH Aerospace's Sikorsky-related revenue.
• Bell Helicopter (Textron): OEM of the Bell 205, 206, 212, 407, and 525 platforms for which VIH Aerospace is an authorized Customer Service Facility. Bell's own service centers and broader commercial/MRO network sit above VIH Aerospace in the value chain, but its CSF program creates the customer pipeline for VIH.
• Airbus Helicopters: OEM of the H120, H125/AS350, H130, H135, H145, and AS332/EC225 platforms that VIH Aerospace supports. Airbus Helicopters' own service center network and partner network compete with and complement VIH Aerospace's growing Airbus MRO and STC business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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