Heli-Flight
Heli-Flight JLR gGmbH is a German integrated aviation services company (founded 1979, 51–100 employees) operating flight training, air ambulance, charter, EASA-certified maintenance, pipeline surveillance, and Robinson helicopter dealership from Reichelsheim HQ and multiple German bases, serving private consumers, healthcare systems, and infrastructure operators under Johanniter Luftrettung ownership.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersReichelsheim, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Heli-Flight does
HELI-FLIGHT JLR gGmbH is a German integrated aviation services company headquartered at Reichelsheim (Wetterau) Airport, founded in 1979 and operating as a 100% subsidiary of Johanniter Luftrettung since December 1, 2023. The company operates a diversified portfolio across eight revenue streams: sightseeing and event flights, EASA-certified flight training (ATO), air ambulance and organ transport (including LifePort-equipped helicopters and Cessna Citation Bravo / Piper Cheyenne IIIA fixed-wing aircraft for longer-range medical missions), charter and VIP flights, EASA Part-145 maintenance and CAMO+ continuing airworthiness services, pipeline and infrastructure surveillance flights, time-building programs for aspiring professional pilots, and authorized Robinson helicopter dealership (the first in Germany, since 1981). The fleet spans light Robinson piston helicopters (R22, R44) through Robinson turbines (R66), Airbus light twins (H145 D3, AS365 N3, H155), Cessna business jets, and Piper training aircraft.
The company holds five concurrent EASA regulatory certifications — Part-145 (DE.145.0172), CAMO+ (DE.MG.312 AOC), ATO (DE.ATO.117), AOC (DE.312), and DTO (DE.HE.DTO.114) — and operates the first EASA STC-certified NVIS-modified Robinson R66 in Europe (developed jointly with Aviation Specialties Unlimited). Operational footprint spans Reichelsheim HQ plus crew stations in Munich, Düsseldorf, Kessin (Rostock), Giessen, and Nürburgring, providing 24/7/365 air ambulance and organ transport coverage across Europe.
Revenue is generated through a mix of contracted B2B relationships (Johanniter Luftrettung HEMS, Deutsche Stiftung Organtransplantation since 1994, Thyssengas pipeline surveillance since 1997) and direct-to-consumer sales via phone, email, website, and on-site Info Days. Pricing is unit-based and publicly disclosed for sightseeing (€119–€1,790) and charter (€1,800–€8,000 per leg) but quote-based for training and medical transport. The company is privately held with no disclosed revenue or funding figures; headcount is 51–100 employees.
Heli-Flight firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Heli-Flight
- Legal name
- HELI-FLIGHT JLR gGmbH
- Website
- https://heli-flight.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Heli-Flight JLR gGmbH is a German integrated aviation services company (founded 1979, 51–100 employees) operating flight training, air ambulance, charter, EASA-certified maintenance, pipeline surveillance, and Robinson helicopter dealership from Reichelsheim HQ and multiple German bases, serving private consumers, healthcare systems, and infrastructure operators under Johanniter Luftrettung ownership.
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Heli-Flight industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aviation Services
- NAICS
- Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Flight Training (611512)
- SIC
- Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)
- akta.pro primary industry
- On-Demand/Charter Helicopter Passenger Services (THABAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Emergency, Evacuation & Repatriation Charter Operators (THABADAH), On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB), Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD)
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Where Heli-Flight is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Reichelsheim
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Heli-Flight business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Sightseeing Flights & Events: One-time and exclusive helicopter flights (Robinson R22/R44) for tourists and corporate events. Revenue generated per flight ticket or exclusive booking. Pricing from €119 (15-min individual) to €1,790 (full-day pilot experience).
- Flight Training (ATO): Professional pilot training from PPL(H)/PPL(A) through CPL(H) and type ratings. Revenue from training fees, lesson hours, and examination fees. Licenses include PPL(H), PPL(A), CPL(H), type ratings on Robinson R22/R44/R66, AS 365 N2/N3, BK 117/H 145, plus SEP, MEP, NVFR, and TRI(H).
- Air Ambulance & Medical Transport: Intensive care helicopter and airplane transport services operated 24/7, 365 days/year. Helicopters equipped with LifePort stretcher systems, oxygen, 12/24/220V connections; aircraft (Cessna Citation Bravo, Piper Cheyenne) for longer-range transports. Contracted to Johanniter Luftrettung (100% subsidiary since 2023) and DSO organ transport.
- Maintenance & CAMO Services: EASA Part-145 maintenance and CAMO+ services for own and third-party helicopters and aircraft. Certified for all Robinson models (R22, R44, R66), Airbus Dauphin series (SA 365 C3 to H 155), H 145 D2/D3, Cessna (500/550/560, 150/152/172/182/400 series), Piper PA-28, Maule MX-7, Cessna 414, Piper PA-31T/PA-42.
- Charter Flights: Individualized charter flights by helicopter (Robinson R66, R44 Cadet) and aircraft (Cessna Citation Bravo, Piper Cheyenne IIIA). Door-to-door VIP service with catering and shuttle. Pricing varies by route and aircraft, e.g., Frankfurt–Berlin from €4,200 (R44 Cadet) to €8,000 (Cessna Citation Bravo).
- Control/Inspection Flights: Airborne infrastructure monitoring flights over pipelines (Thyssengas, since 1997), power lines, and rail lines. Robinson R44/R66 used for pipeline surveillance on a biweekly contractual schedule.
- Robinson Helicopter Dealership: Authorized Robinson dealer (since 1981) selling R22, R44 (Raven I/II/Cadet), and R66 models. Full sales advisory and delivery support services.
- Time Building: Reduced-cost flight hour accumulation for aspiring professional pilots via shuttle/positioning flights. Offered on Robinson R22, R44, and R66. Revenue at reduced charter rates.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Robinson R44 Sightseeing Flight (individual ticket) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Robinson R44/R22 Exclusive Sightseeing (1–3 persons) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pilot for a Day / Extended Introductory Flight |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Piper Cheyenne IIIA Charter (up to 4 passengers) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Cessna Citation Bravo Charter |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Robinson R66 Helicopter Charter |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Robinson R44 Cadet Helicopter Charter |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Heli-Flight product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HELI-FLIGHT JLR is an integrated aviation services company operating a fleet of helicopters (Robinson R22/R44/R66, Airbus H145 D3, AS 365 N3, H155) and aircraft (Cessna Citation Bravo, Piper Cheyenne IIIA, Cessna 414, Piper PA-28, Cessna F-150). It sells EASA-certified flight training (PPL to CPL, type ratings, NVIS), air ambulance and organ transport services, helicopter and airplane charter, EASA Part-145 maintenance and CAMO+ continuing airworthiness management, pipeline and infrastructure control flights, sightseeing flights and events, and acts as an authorized Robinson helicopter dealer.
Product overview
HELI-FLIGHT JLR is an aviation services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of flight services centered around its fleet of helicopters and aircraft. The core offerings include sightseeing flights and events, a certified flight school (ATO) for pilot training from PPL to CPL levels, time building programs, charter services, an EASA-certified maintenance organization, air ambulance/medical transport services, infrastructure control flights for pipelines and utilities, and authorized Robinson helicopter dealership. The company operates a diverse fleet spanning Robinson piston helicopters (R22, R44), Robinson turbine helicopters (R66), Airbus light twins (H145 D3, AS365 N3, H155), Cessna jets (Citation Bravo), and various training aircraft (Piper Cheyenne IIIA, Cessna 414, Piper PA-28, Cessna F-150). Services operate 24/7, 365 days per year with locations in Reichelsheim, Rostock, and Munich.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Sightseeing Flights & Events One-time and exclusive helicopter sightseeing flights (Robinson R22/R44) for tourists, private individuals, and corporate events, including marriage proposals and special-occasion flights. Pricing from €119 (15-min individual) to €1,790 (full-day pilot experience).
- Flight School (ATO Training) EASA ATO-certified professional pilot training from PPL(H)/PPL(A) through CPL(H), plus type ratings on Robinson R22/R44/R66, AS 365 N2/N3, BK 117/H 145, and SEP, MEP, NVFR, TRI(H) ratings. Includes NVIS night vision training.
- Time Building Cost-efficient flight hour accumulation for aspiring commercial pilots via positioning/shuttle flights on Robinson helicopters.
- Charter Flights Individualized charter flights by helicopter (Robinson R66, R44 Cadet) and aircraft (Cessna Citation Bravo, Piper Cheyenne IIIA). Door-to-door VIP service with catering and shuttle. Routes such as Frankfurt-Berlin from €4,200 (R44 Cadet) to €8,000 (Cessna Citation Bravo).
- Maintenance & CAMO Services EASA Part-145 maintenance (DE.145.0172) and CAMO+ (DE.MG.312 AOC) services for own and third-party helicopters and aircraft, certified for Robinson R22/R44/R66, Airbus Dauphin series (SA 365 C3 to H 155), H 145 D2/D3, Cessna 500/550/560/150/152/172/182/400/414, Piper PA-28/PA-31T/PA-42, and Maule MX-7.
- Air Ambulance & Medical Transport Intensive care helicopter and airplane medical transport services operated 24/7, 365 days/year. Helicopters equipped with LifePort stretcher systems, oxygen, 12/24/220V connections; aircraft (Cessna Citation Bravo, Piper Cheyenne) for longer-range transports. Contracted to Johanniter Luftrettung (100% subsidiary since 2023) and Deutsche Stiftung Organtransplantation organ transport since 1994.
- Control / Inspection Flights Airborne infrastructure monitoring flights over pipelines (Thyssengas since 1997, 3,000+ km on biweekly schedule), power lines, and rail lines using PC-based real-time documentation equipment with digital transmission of data to client headquarters.
- Robinson Helicopter Dealership Authorized Robinson dealer (since 1981) selling R22, R44 (Raven I/II/Cadet), and R66 models with full sales advisory and delivery support.
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 3,000 km of pipeline monitored on biweekly schedule — enabling early detection of infrastructure threats for Thyssengas
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Companies that use Heli-Flight
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Heli-Flight technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature3 records
Heli-Flight partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU)coreJoint development of the first EASA STC for night vision imaging system (NVIS) modifications on Robinson R66 turbine helicopters in Europe. ASU provides NVIS modification expertise and night vision flight training services worldwide. HELI-FLIGHT operates the modified R66 as the primary NVIS training aircraft in Europe.
- Leading Helicopter Academies (LHA)minorHELI-FLIGHT is a member of Leading Helicopter Academies, a European network of leading helicopter flight schools offering missions & operations training, specialized operations, and type ratings. Further info available at https://www.lha.eu
- Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS)minorOngoing mutual training and professional exchange program between HELI-FLIGHT pilots and DFS air traffic controllers. In 2024, two radar controller groups and one tower controller group from DFS Frankfurt visited HELI-FLIGHT headquarters for training. HELI-FLIGHT crews also visited DFS seven times in 2024 for professional development.
- Johanniter LuftrettungcoreHELI-FLIGHT became a 100% subsidiary of Johanniter Luftrettung on 1 December 2023, adopting the name HELI-FLIGHT JLR gGmbH. All employees were retained and headquarters remain in Reichelsheim. The Johanniter Luftrettung operates intensive care transport helicopters (H145 D3, AS 365 N3) and notarzteinsatzhubschäuber (NEH) through HELI-FLIGHT at multiple German bases.
- ThyssengascorePartnership since 1997 for regular pipeline surveillance flights. HELI-FLIGHT monitors over 3,000 km of Thyssengas gas pipelines on a biweekly schedule. Currently piloting AI-assisted image analysis on a 200 km section in collaboration with IT company Materna. Quote: 'Regular inspection flights are an important building block of our network monitoring — helping detect potential pipeline impairments early.'
- Deutsche Stiftung Organtransplantation (DSO)corePartnership since 1994 for medical air transport of organs and transplant teams. HELI-FLIGHT has established three organ transport sites in Germany (Düsseldorf, Munich, Reichelsheim) serving DSO's Europe-wide transplant logistics 365 days/year. Quote: 'For more than 20 years, DSO has relied on HELI-FLIGHT for transplant medical ambulance flights.'
- Robinson Helicopter CompanycoreHELI-FLIGHT is the first authorized Robinson dealer in Germany (since 1981) and authorized service center for R22, R44, and R66 models. The company has accumulated many thousands of Robinson flight hours and serves as a key dealer and maintenance hub for Robinson helicopters in Europe.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Heli-Flight competitors and assessment
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Competitive moat6 records
Key highlights1 record
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Heli-Flight social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance6 records
Heli-Flight financial estimates
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Heli-Flight leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles17 records
Heli-Flight funding detail
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Heli-Flight M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Heli-Flight
What does Heli-Flight do?
HELI-FLIGHT JLR is an integrated aviation services company operating a fleet of helicopters (Robinson R22/R44/R66, Airbus H145 D3, AS 365 N3, H155) and aircraft (Cessna Citation Bravo, Piper Cheyenne IIIA, Cessna 414, Piper PA-28, Cessna F-150). It sells EASA-certified flight training (PPL to CPL, type ratings, NVIS), air ambulance and organ transport services, helicopter and airplane charter, EASA Part-145 maintenance and CAMO+ continuing airworthiness management, pipeline and infrastructure control flights, sightseeing flights and events, and acts as an authorized Robinson helicopter dealer.
Is Heli-Flight a public or private company?
Heli-Flight is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Heli-Flight founded?
Heli-Flight was founded in 1979. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Heli-Flight based?
Heli-Flight is headquartered in Reichelsheim, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Heli-Flight make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Sightseeing Flights & Events are the primary driver. The others are flight Training (ATO), air Ambulance & Medical Transport, maintenance & CAMO Services, charter Flights, control/Inspection Flights, robinson Helicopter Dealership and time Building.
Does Heli-Flight have an API?
No public API is recorded for Heli-Flight.
What industry is Heli-Flight in?
Heli-Flight's product category is Aviation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THABAGAB, On-Demand/Charter Helicopter Passenger Services, with a secondary code of THABADAH, Emergency, Evacuation & Repatriation Charter Operators. Its NAICS code is 481211 and its SIC code is 4522.