Orbic Air

What Orbic Air does

Orbic Air, operating commercially as Lite Flight Helicopters (and Lite Flight Tours), is a privately held experiential aviation company headquartered at Atlantic Aviation, 10750 Sherman Way, Burbank, California. The company was founded in 1996 and operates a fleet of Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters to deliver scenic aerial tours, exclusive landing experiences, charter services, FAA-logable flight training, special-event services (weddings, gender reveals, corporate events, photography), and a helicopter-access glamping retreat. It markets 29+ years of operating experience, 40,000 accumulated flight hours, and a 4.9+ average rating across 500+ customer reviews as primary brand assets.

The business is differentiated by three claimed exclusivities: (1) a custom Gender Reveal Powder Blaster system — positioned as the only such capability in Los Angeles; (2) a downtown LA rooftop helicopter landing — described as LA's only such site; and (3) a secluded Malibu mountaintop plateau landing. These access points support premium pricing tiers from $649 for rooftop/Malibu landings up to $1,998 for the elopement wedding package and $1,750 for the glamping experience, layered above standard 10- to 60-minute scenic tours priced at $138-$499 per person. Flight training on R22 and R44 aircraft is offered at $250-$760 per lesson, contributing a more recurring, certification-driven revenue stream.

The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer, with full e-commerce booking on liteflighthelicopters.com supported by phone sales (1-877-335-7038, 818-561-4838). Customer segments are tourists, Southern California locals celebrating occasions, wedding/elopement couples, corporate/commercial clients needing aerial photography or transport, and aspiring pilots. Distribution is regional, serving the greater Los Angeles area including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Malibu, and the California coastline, from a single Burbank FBO base. No funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership disclosures, patents, partnerships, or revenue figures are present in the available data.

Name

Orbic Air

Legal name

Lite Flight

Website

https://orbicair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orbic Air (Lite Flight Helicopters) is a Burbank, California-based helicopter tour and aviation services operator offering scenic tours, exclusive landing experiences, weddings, charter, aerial photography, flight training, and a glamping retreat across the Los Angeles area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Tour and Aerial Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Flight Training (611512), Air Transportation (481)

akta.pro primary industry

Scenic & Sightseeing Helicopter Tours (THABAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB), Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing (TLAFABAH), Helicopter Resort & Remote Destination Transfers (TLAFACAF)

Keywords

• Helicopter tours
• Scenic aerial tours
• Helicopter charter services
• Pilot flight training
• Exclusive landing experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Burbank

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Tours: Scenic aerial tours over Los Angeles landmarks including Hollywood Sign, celebrity homes, California coastline. Pricing varies by tour duration and type, from ~$138-$499 per person.
2. Exclusive Landing Experiences: Premium experiences including Malibu mountaintop landings, downtown rooftop landings, elopement/wedding ceremonies. Higher price points from $649-$1998 for exclusive access experiences.
3. Charter Services: Custom helicopter transportation to remote or challenging locations, popular destinations, and special operations.
4. Flight Training: Professional helicopter flight instruction with certified instructors for pilot certification. Pricing varies by aircraft type (R22 or R44) and duration.
5. Special Events Services: Custom helicopter services for weddings, corporate events, gender reveals, photography, and private retreats.
6. Aerial Photography/Videography: Professional aerial photography services using Robinson R44 helicopter for commercial, real estate, or artistic projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Orbic Air (d/b/a Lite Flight Helicopters) operates a fleet of Robinson R44 and R22 helicopters out of Burbank, California to deliver scenic aerial tours over Los Angeles landmarks, exclusive mountaintop and rooftop landing experiences, custom charter flights, FAA-qualifying pilot training, and aerial photography/videography services. Offerings range from 10-minute Hollywood Sign flyovers to 60-minute deluxe LA-to-Malibu tours, premium elopement wedding ceremonies, and structured R22/R44 flight instruction with certified instructors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scenic Aerial Helicopter Tours Scenic helicopter tours over Los Angeles landmarks including the Hollywood Sign, celebrity homes in Beverly Hills and Bel Air, the California coastline, downtown skyline, and major studios. Offerings range from a 10-minute Hollywood Sign Tour to a 60-minute Deluxe Tour, priced per person for 2-8 guests. Designed for tourists, locals, and special occasions.
• Exclusive Landing Tours Premium helicopter experiences featuring an exclusive landing at a unique location — a secluded Malibu mountaintop plateau or a downtown LA rooftop — with 30 minutes of private time and a complimentary toast. Designed for couples and small groups seeking a higher-end, location-distinctive experience.
• Fly Away Elopement Wedding Package An all-inclusive elopement wedding ceremony conducted by the helicopter captain at a Malibu mountaintop, including a scenic helicopter tour, wedding cake, rose bouquet, and commemorative certificate for the couple. Designed for couples seeking a non-traditional, intimate, mountaintop wedding.
• Helicopter Charter Services Custom helicopter transportation to popular destinations, remote or challenging locations, and special operations. Designed for individuals, groups, or commercial clients needing flexible, point-to-point aerial transport.
• Helicopter Flight Training Professional helicopter flight instruction on Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft with certified flight instructors, combining ground school with 30- or 60-minute flight lessons that count toward student logbook hours. Designed for aspiring pilots working toward helicopter certification.
• Special Events and Gender Reveal Services Custom helicopter services for special events such as gender reveals (using the proprietary Powder Blaster), corporate events, private retreats, and the Private Hideaway Glamping Experience, which provides helicopter-only access to a luxury mountain retreat. Designed for individuals, families, and corporate groups seeking a high-impact event.
• Aerial Photography and Videography Professional aerial photography and videography services performed from a Robinson R44 helicopter, available for commercial, real estate, or artistic projects. Designed for production companies, real-estate marketers, and commercial clients needing stable aerial imagery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ flight hours accumulated
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Helinet Aviation Services: LA-based helicopter operator providing aerial cinematography, charter, and tour services; directly comparable due to same metropolitan geography, Robinson and Airbus fleet mix, and overlap in aerial photography/charter customer base.
• Hollywood Helicopters: LA-based helicopter tour and charter operator; directly comparable as a regional peer offering overlapping Hollywood/LA sightseeing tours to the same tourist and local customer base.
• California Dreamin' Helicopters: LA-area helicopter tour company offering Malibu and Hollywood Sign scenic tours; directly comparable as a regional competitor running essentially identical tour products over the same landmarks from a nearby base.
• Group 3 Aviation: Long-established Van Nuys (LA)-based helicopter tour, charter, and aerial photography operator; directly comparable for sharing the LA sightseeing and charter market with overlapping helicopter tour products and customer segments.
• Orbic Air: Listed as the firm's own primary website, Orbic Air appears to be the parent or affiliated brand of Lite Flight Helicopters; comparable because the same operating assets (Robinson helicopters, Burbank base, LA tours) underpin both names.

Broad incumbents

• Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters: One of the largest helicopter tour operators in the Western US with Grand Canyon-focused tours and charter offerings; comparable in passenger scenic helicopter tour operations, fleet size, and consumer-direct booking model.
• Maverick Helicopters: Largest-scale helicopter tour operator in the US with operations across Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Maui and other destinations; comparable as the leading premium experiential helicopter tour brand with similar sightseeing, wedding, and charter products at similar price points.
• Sundance Helicopters: Long-established helicopter tour and charter operator based in Las Vegas/Grand Canyon offering similar scenic and charter products; comparable due to overlapping tour product mix, fleet type (ECO-star/Eco-Star helicopters), and high-end consumer target.
• Blue Hawaiian Helicopters: Major scenic helicopter tour operator across the Hawaiian Islands with comparable tour-only business model, premium pricing, and focus on spectacular sightseeing destinations; comparable in product, customer, and pricing structure.

Emerging players

• Rainbow Helicopters: Smaller California-based helicopter tour operator offering similar Southern California scenic tours; comparable as a regional/emerging competitor with overlapping tour products and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/orbicair

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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