What Alidaunia does

Alidaunia Srl is an Italian helicopter operator and aviation services company headquartered in Foggia, founded in 1985 to operate the only scheduled helicopter passenger service in Italy — daily flights connecting Foggia to the Isole Tremiti under ministerial authorization and in collaboration with the Apulia Region Transport Department. The company has since expanded into a vertically integrated aviation platform spanning emergency medical services (Elisoccorso 118 and air ambulance), civil protection operations, VIP charter, offshore helicopter services, aircraft maintenance (authorized for Leonardo/AgustaWestland, Robinson, Tronair, Laversab, and Pratt & Whitney), a flight training school offering PPL(H)/CPL(H)/ATP(H) certifications, a TEA examination center, and full heliport design, construction, and management.

The company's core technology and infrastructure is the Rete Eliportuale Pugliese (Apulian Heliport Network) — a regionally integrated system of 10 heliports across Puglia (San Domino, Vieste, Peschici, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Celenza Valfortore, Melendugno, Supersano, Bari Policlinico, San Nicola Tremiti), controlled 24/7 from a centralized operations center in Foggia. The proprietary Heliport Totem System integrates passenger check-in, baggage handling, fuel services, and aircraft management; EASA Design Organisation Approval (2005) enables in-house STC development for special mission equipment. Key certifications include Leonardo Excellent Service Center (top 3 of 89 globally), AER(EP).P-145 (EMAR 145) Ministry of Defense approval (2020), and Pratt & Whitney Premium Service Provider status (2017).

Alidaunia operates a dual B2G/B2C business model. Government contracts with Regione Puglia and public healthcare systems generate revenue from 118 EMS, civil protection, and heliport management under regulated pricing set by Apulia Region Regional Council resolutions. Consumer revenue comes from scheduled Foggia-Tremiti tickets (~€65.10 adult base fare plus accessory costs, 4 daily round trips, seasonal Vieste stops) sold via alidaunia.it with self-serve booking, plus VIP charter. Maintenance, training, and heliport design services serve both regional and global customers (Leonardo/Pratt & Whitney networks). Sole Administrator Roberto Pucillo leads the 11-50 employee privately held Srl.

Name

Alidaunia

Legal name

Alidaunia Srl

Website

https://alidaunia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alidaunia is an Italian helicopter company operating since 1985 from Foggia, providing scheduled Foggia-Tremiti passenger flights, 118 emergency medical services, civil protection, VIP charter, and the Apulian Heliport Network — serving public healthcare, regional government, and private passengers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Ambulance Services (621910), Airport Operations (48811), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Passenger Services (TLAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD), On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB), Helicopter Public-Sector Passenger Transport (Law Enforcement/Fire/Coast Guard – Non-Rescue Transit) (TLAFACAJ), Helicopter Crew Change & Offshore Passenger Transfers (Oil & Gas / Wind) (TLAFACAH), VIP/Executive Helicopter Transport (THABAGAH), Helicopter Passenger Services Operations & Dispatch (Brokerages/Platforms) (TLAFACAL)

Keywords

• Helicopter passenger transport
• Air ambulance services
• Helicopter maintenance
• Flight training school
• Heliport construction management

Headquarters

HQ city

Foggia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scheduled Helicopter Passenger Services: Daily scheduled helicopter services between Foggia and the Tremiti Islands, with seasonal stops at Vieste. Revenue generated from passenger tickets with government ministerial approval and in collaboration with Apulia Region Transport Department since 1985.
2. Emergency Medical Transport (118 Elisoccorso): Air ambulance and helicopter rescue services (118) for public administrations in various Italian regions. Rapid medical assistance, incident site interventions, and hospital transfers.
3. Civil Protection Services: Civil protection operations for public authorities including firefighting support, emergency response, and disaster relief operations using helicopters.
4. VIP Charter Services: Flexible and fast VIP charter helicopter services for business travel needs.
5. Aircraft Maintenance Services: Authorized service center for Agusta/Leonardo, Robinson, Tronair, and Laversab helicopters. Premium Service Provider for Pratt & Whitney. Mobile repair team services and Post Rental Inspections.
6. Flight Training: Flight training school offering courses for pilot licenses and certifications including PPL(H), CPL(H), ATP(H). Additional courses for JAR FCL/OPS standards, aircraft familiarization, firefighting operators, fuel handlers, medical crew training, winch training, and water survival.
7. Heliport Design and Construction: Design, construction, and management of heliports including security systems, fire safety, passenger and baggage check-in, aircraft management, and fuel services. Full system integration with 24/7 remote monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alidaunia operates scheduled helicopter passenger services between Foggia and the Tremiti Islands (daily since 1985), emergency medical helicopter services (Elisoccorso 118) and air ambulance for Italian public administrations, VIP charter helicopter services, and authorized helicopter maintenance for Agusta/Leonardo, Robinson, Tronair, and Laversab. The company also runs a flight training school offering PPL(H), CPL(H), and ATP(H) licenses, and provides heliport design, construction, and management services anchored by the proprietary Apulian Heliport Network.

Product overview

Alidaunia is an Italian helicopter company operating since 1985, offering a comprehensive portfolio of aviation services. The core offering consists of scheduled helicopter flights between Foggia and Isole Tremiti, VIP charter services, and emergency medical services (elisoccorso 118 and eliambulanza). The company maintains an integrated platform called the Apulian Heliport Network, a unique regionally-managed network of heliports across Puglia. Supporting services include aircraft maintenance (authorized for AgustaWestland/Leonardo, Robinson, Tronair, Laversab, and Pratt & Whitney), a flight training school offering PPL(H), CPL(H), and ATP(H) certifications, and heliport design/construction/management services. The company also provides offshore helicopter services and operates a TEA examination center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scheduled Helicopter Service (Voli di Linea) Daily scheduled helicopter passenger transport connecting Foggia to the Isole Tremiti (Tremiti Islands), operating year-round since 1985 with ministerial approval and in collaboration with the Apulia Region Transport Department. Provides seasonal stops at Vieste (Mondays and Fridays, plus weekends in summer). Designed for residents and tourists needing the 20-minute transit versus hours by sea.
• VIP Charter Service (Servizio Charter VIP) Flexible and fast VIP charter helicopter service for business travel needs, offering personalized scheduling and premium onboard experience. Targeted at executives and corporate customers requiring privacy and flexible scheduling beyond scheduled service times.
• Helicopter Emergency Medical Service - Elisoccorso 118 Emergency medical rescue helicopter service operating 118 Elisoccorso for civil protection authorities and public administrations in various Italian regions. Provides rapid medical assistance, incident scene interventions, and emergency transport to hospital. Part of Alidaunia's fleet is dedicated to this service with appropriately equipped helicopters and trained personnel.
• Air Ambulance Service (Eliambulanza) Medical transport helicopter service for patient transfers between healthcare facilities, equipped with trained medical personnel and appropriate medical equipment. Serves hospitals and public healthcare authorities for inter-hospital transfers and specialized medical transport.
• Aircraft Maintenance Services Authorized maintenance center for multiple helicopter OEMs including AgustaWestland/Leonardo (Excellent certified since 2002, top 3 of 89 global service centers), Robinson (since 2011), Tronair (since 2012), and Laversab (since 2014). Also serves as Pratt & Whitney Premium Service Provider and Mobile Repair Team for line maintenance operations. Includes EMAR 145 (AER(EP).P-145) military maintenance approval from Italian Ministry of Defense since January 2020.
• Flight Training School (Scuola di Addestramento al Volo) Aviation training institution offering courses for helicopter pilot licenses and certifications including PPL(H), CPL(H), and ATP(H), as well as JAR FCL/OPS standards training, firefighting crew training, fuel handler training, medical crew training, winch training, and water survival courses (in collaboration with S.I.E.M. Società Italiana Emergenza Mare). Financing available through BNL partnership.
• Heliport Design, Construction and Management Complete heliport infrastructure services including design, construction, and 24/7 management. Includes security systems, anti-theft features, fire prevention, passenger and baggage check-in, aircraft management, fuel services, and the proprietary Alidaunia Heliport Totem System. Full system integration with H24 remote monitoring from the central Operations Center in Foggia.
• Offshore Helicopter Services Helicopter operations supporting offshore activities and oil & gas industry operations in the region, providing crew transport and logistics support for offshore installations.
• TEA Examination Center Authorized center for TEA (Teoria degli Elementi di Aeromobili) theoretical examinations for aviation personnel, located at Alidaunia's facilities in Foggia. Provides official theoretical knowledge examinations required for aviation certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-minute helicopter transit between Foggia and Tremiti Islands vs 2+ hours by road/sea
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regione PugliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership for public helicopter transport services, emergency medical services (118), civil protection, and heliport network development. Alidaunia has operated with ministerial approval and in collaboration with the Apulia Region Transport Department since 1985.
• Aeroporti di PugliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for heliport network construction and management. Aeroporti di Puglia managed the procurement for heliport construction while Alidaunia won the competitive bid to operate and manage the network.
• Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Service Center for Agusta helicopter maintenance since 2002. Alidaunia was the first non-Leonardo service center to achieve Excellent certification (top 3 of 89 global centers). Also conducts STC modifications for special mission equipment installations.
• S.I.E.M. Società Italiana Emergenza MareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for water survival training courses as part of flight crew training programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PHI Aviation: Large US-headquartered offshore and EMS helicopter operator; broad incumbent serving similar oil & gas crew transfer and air ambulance end markets.
• Heli-One (CHC Helicopter MRO): Major helicopter MRO arm of CHC with OEM authorizations overlapping Alidaunia's Leonardo, Pratt & Whitney, and Robinson service center certifications.
• Bristow Helicopters: One of the world's largest helicopter operators with significant offshore and SAR operations; competes with Alidaunia for offshore crew transfer contracts and adjacent government aviation tenders.
• CAE (flight training): Global aviation training organization offering pilot licensing and rotorcraft training programs; overlaps with Alidaunia's PPL(H)/CPL(H)/ATP(H) flight training school offering.
• CHC Helicopter: Global helicopter operator providing offshore, EMS, and SAR services across Europe; an established large incumbent in the same broad market as Alidaunia's charter/EMS/offshore activities.
• Vector Aerospace (StandardAero): Global helicopter MRO provider authorized for the same OEMs (Pratt & Whitney engines, major airframe OEMs); competes with Alidaunia's Authorized Service Center business in the global maintenance market.

Direct peers

• Babcock Mission Critical Services Italia: Operates HEMS (118) and civil protection helicopter services across multiple Italian regions; competes head-to-head with Alidaunia for the same government emergency medical contracts and EMS tenders.

Emerging players

• Heli Union: French-headquartered helicopter operator providing offshore crew transfer, HEMS, and specialized missions; comparable multi-service European operator with overlapping customer segments.
• NHV Group (Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen): European helicopter operator focused on offshore and HEMS in northern Europe; comparable regional/niche operator with similar charter and emergency services profiles.

Others

• Leonardo Helicopters (Service Center network): OEM that operates the Authorized Service Center network of which Alidaunia is a member (Excellent-certified, top 3 of 89 globally); partnership-relationship rather than direct competitor, but sets the standard against which Alidaunia's maintenance quality is benchmarked.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/alidaunia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alidaunia-s.r.l.

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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