Coptersafety
Coptersafety is a Finland-based helicopter pilot simulator training provider operating the world's largest independent Level D full-flight simulator facility, serving global commercial, government, and private helicopter operators across HEMS, SAR, offshore, and aerial work segments.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersVantaa, Finland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Coptersafety does
Coptersafety is a Finland-headquartered helicopter pilot simulator training provider founded in 2011 and majority-owned by international private equity group MML Keystone since January 2026 (with management retaining meaningful shareholding). The company operates the world's largest independent helicopter pilot training facility from a purpose-built site four minutes from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, currently running five Level D full-flight simulators covering the Airbus H125, H145, AW169, and AW139 (two units), with equipment sourced from TRU Simulation and CAE. The facility holds certifications and approvals from EASA, FAA Part-142, UK CAA Part-ORA, Transport Canada, GACA, and CAAT, with individual simulators qualified to Level D by multiple authorities including EASA, FAA, UK CAA, and Finnish Traficom.
The company's product offering combines Level D simulator hardware with a portfolio of training courses, including Initial and Additional Type Ratings, Recurrent Training, Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS/NVG) training, Performance Based Navigation, Search and Rescue (SAR), Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), and Type Rating Instructor (TRI) courses. Simulator features include 4K laser projectors, whole-Earth generic terrain databases, motion and vibration cues, smoke generation, customizable 3D visual environments replicated from customer-specific operating locations (oil rigs, ships, hospitals, helipads, wind farms), and the latest OEM avionics suites such as Phase 8 (AW169) and Helionix (H145/H175).
Coptersafety sells training services through an enterprise B2B direct-booking motion, with approximately 95% of revenue generated internationally. End markets include Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), Search and Rescue, offshore oil-and-gas operators, aerial work/utility operators, and government and defense customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is currently executing a multi-year capacity expansion: three additional Level D simulators (third AW139, H145 D3, H175) are ordered from TRU and REISER for 2027-2028 delivery, the Helsinki facility is being expanded, and a new Oslo training center is planned to open in 2028, all backed by the recent MML Keystone investment.
Coptersafety firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Coptersafety
- Legal name
- Coptersafety Oy
- Website
- http://www.coptersafety.com/
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Coptersafety is a Finland-based helicopter pilot simulator training provider operating the world's largest independent Level D full-flight simulator facility, serving global commercial, government, and private helicopter operators across HEMS, SAR, offshore, and aerial work segments.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Coptersafety industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Helicopter Flight Simulator Training
- NAICS
- Flight Training (611512), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)
Keywords
Where Coptersafety is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vantaa
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Coptersafety business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Simulator Training Services: Revenue generated from providing helicopter pilot simulator training including type ratings, recurrent training, NVG courses, and mission-specific training. Coptersafety operates five Level D full flight simulators providing training to global helicopter operators with approximately 95% of sales generated internationally.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Coptersafety product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Coptersafety delivers helicopter pilot simulator training on Level D full-flight simulators covering Airbus H125, Airbus H145, Leonardo AW169, and Leonardo AW139 aircraft types at its Helsinki-Vantaa facility near Helsinki International Airport. Courses span initial and additional type ratings, recurrent training, NVIS/NVG, PBN, SAR, ATP, and TRI programs, certified by EASA, FAA Part-142, UK Part-ORA, Transport Canada, GACA, and CAAT for global helicopter operators across HEMS, SAR, offshore, aerial work, and government/defense missions.
Product overview
Coptersafety operates the world's largest independent helicopter pilot simulator training center, offering a portfolio of Level D full-flight simulators for four aircraft types: AW139 (two simulators), AW169, H145, and H125. The company functions as a unified training platform with simulators from TRU Simulation and CAE, supported by a purpose-built facility four minutes from Helsinki International Airport. In addition to simulator hardware, Coptersafety provides a comprehensive suite of training courses including Type Ratings (Initial/Additional), Recurrent Training, NVIS/NVG courses, Performance Based Navigation, SAR courses, ATP training, and TRI courses—all designed by pilots for pilots with instructors drawn from real-world HEMS, offshore, and SAR operations. The company holds certifications from EASA, FAA Part-142, UK Part-ORA, GACA, Transport Canada, and CAAT, and is expanding its simulator fleet with three new Level D devices (H175, H145 D3, and a third AW139) ordered for delivery in 2027-2028, as well as a new Oslo training center planned for 2028.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- H125 Full Flight Simulator Level D full-flight simulator training for the Airbus H125 helicopter, providing comprehensive and safe rehearsal of aerial work, challenging conditions, and missions including optimal system usage and tailored operational training packages.
- H145 Full Flight Simulator Level D full-flight simulator training for the Airbus H145 helicopter, supporting HEMS, hoisting mission training, configurable scenarios, and maintenance check flight courses with EASA and FAA certifications.
- AW169 Full Flight Simulator Level D full-flight simulator training for the Leonardo AW169 helicopter, including Phase 8 avionics, system failures, terrain/obstacle conflicts, NVG operations, optimal MCC operations, LOFT, efficient system usage, Type Rating Instructor (TRI) courses, and tailored training packages.
- AW139 Full Flight Simulator Level D full-flight simulator training for the Leonardo AW139 helicopter across two certified devices, providing comprehensive training for offshore, SAR, and EMS missions including type rating, recurrent, SAR, and ATP courses.
- Type Rating Training Initial and additional type rating courses for helicopter pilots across H125, H145, AW169, and AW139 aircraft types, delivered in Level D full-flight simulators with EASA, FAA, and UK CAA certifications.
- Recurrent Training Periodic recurrent training courses to maintain pilot proficiency and certification currency across H125, H145, AW169, and AW139 aircraft types.
- Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Training Initial NVIS/NVG training courses for helicopter pilots to develop night vision operations proficiency, offered for applicable aircraft types.
- Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Training PBN training courses enabling helicopter pilots to operate using area navigation (RNAV) and required navigation performance (RNP) procedures.
- Search and Rescue (SAR) Training Specialized SAR training courses for AW139 pilots, designed by pilots with real-world operational experience in search and rescue operations.
- H145 Maintenance Check Flight Course H145 maintenance check flight training course for technicians and pilots to verify aircraft serviceability following maintenance activities.
- ATP Training Course Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) training courses for FAA-certified pilots seeking advanced certification, available for H145 and AW139 aircraft types.
- Type Rating Instructor (TRI) Course Initial and additional Type Rating Instructor (TRI) courses for AW169 pilots, enabling qualified pilots to instruct others on the AW169 aircraft type.
Quantifiable outcome
- Approximately 95% international sales indicates strong global market penetration and trust from operators worldwide
Companies that use Coptersafety
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Coptersafety technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Coptersafety partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- TRU SimulationcoreCoptersafety has ordered a second AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator from TRU Simulation for their Helsinki facility. The device will feature advanced avionics, realistic flight dynamics, high-fidelity visual systems, motion, vibration cues, and smoke generation. Planned to be ready for training in first half of 2027. TRU has previously provided AW169 and AW139 simulators to Coptersafety.
- REISER Simulation and TrainingcoreCoptersafety signed an agreement with REISER Simulation and Training for two new Level D Full Flight Simulators - one for Airbus H175 (one of the first commercially available H175 Level D simulators) and one for H145 D3. Both simulators will be certified to EASA, FAA, UK CAA, TC, and GACA standards. REISER will build the devices at their German facility.
- Whirly-Girls InternationalminorCoptersafety sponsors Whirly-Girls International pilot training scholarships to increase diversity in the vertical aviation industry. Sponsoring FAA H145 Initial Flight Training/ATP Course and FAA AW139 Type Rating scholarships for women in helicopter aviation. Second year of partnership in 2025.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Coptersafety competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Helicopter Institute: Helicopter Institute is a US-based helicopter training organization offering FAA-certified type ratings, recurrent training, and flight instructor courses across multiple helicopter platforms. It is a direct peer to Coptersafety in the helicopter pilot training segment, particularly for FAA-regulated customers.
- SimuFlite: SimuFlite provides professional aviation simulator training for corporate and commercial operators, including helicopter type ratings and recurrent courses. It is a direct peer to Coptersafety in the simulator-based helicopter and business aviation training market.
- Lufthansa Aviation Training: Lufthansa Aviation Training is a European aviation training provider offering type rating, recurrent, and simulator-based pilot training at multiple locations. It is a direct peer to Coptersafety in providing EASA-certified simulator training to commercial and helicopter operators across Europe.
- FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International is a leading global provider of professional flight training, operating a large network of learning centers with full-flight simulators across multiple aircraft types. It is a direct peer to Coptersafety in helicopter and fixed-wing pilot simulator training, particularly in the type-rating and recurrent training market.
Broad incumbents
- Reiser Simulation and Training: Reiser Simulation and Training is a German manufacturer of helicopter and military full-flight simulators and a provider of related training services. It is comparable to Coptersafety as both a Level D simulator supplier (H175, H145 D3 for Coptersafety) and an operator of helicopter training programs.
- CAE: CAE is a global training systems provider and the world's largest pure-play simulation and training services company, with a broad portfolio spanning civil aviation, defense, and helicopter pilot training. It is comparable to Coptersafety as both a Level D simulator operator and a provider of recurring aviation training services.
- TRU Simulation + Training: TRU Simulation + Training designs and manufactures full-flight simulators and also operates training services, including helicopter training devices supplied to Coptersafety. It is a comparable peer as both a simulator supplier and a training services provider in the helicopter segment.
Regional players
- HeliSpeed: HeliSpeed is a UK-based helicopter training provider offering type rating and recurrent training across multiple helicopter platforms. It is a regional peer to Coptersafety in the European helicopter pilot training market, focused primarily on UK CAA-regulated operators.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Coptersafety social profiles
Digital presenceCoptersafety compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
Coptersafety financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Coptersafety leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Coptersafety funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Coptersafety M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Coptersafety
What does Coptersafety do?
Coptersafety delivers helicopter pilot simulator training on Level D full-flight simulators covering Airbus H125, Airbus H145, Leonardo AW169, and Leonardo AW139 aircraft types at its Helsinki-Vantaa facility near Helsinki International Airport. Courses span initial and additional type ratings, recurrent training, NVIS/NVG, PBN, SAR, ATP, and TRI programs, certified by EASA, FAA Part-142, UK Part-ORA, Transport Canada, GACA, and CAAT for global helicopter operators across HEMS, SAR, offshore, aerial work, and government/defense missions.
Is Coptersafety a public or private company?
Coptersafety is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Coptersafety founded?
Coptersafety was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Coptersafety based?
Coptersafety is headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Coptersafety make money?
One revenue line is on record: simulator Training Services.
Who are Coptersafety's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Helicopter Institute, SimuFlite, Lufthansa Aviation Training and FlightSafety International. Broad incumbents are Reiser Simulation and Training, CAE and TRU Simulation + Training. HeliSpeed is listed as a regional player.
Does Coptersafety have an API?
No public API is recorded for Coptersafety.
What industry is Coptersafety in?
Coptersafety's product category is Helicopter Flight Simulator Training. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDABALAC, Aviation & Aerospace, with a secondary code of THABAFAJ, Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services. Its NAICS code is 611512.