Heliservices

What Heliservices does

Heliservices (HK) Ltd is the sole and premier provider of rotary-wing helicopter services in Hong Kong, established in 1978 and wholly owned by the Kadoorie Group, a Hong Kong conglomerate with over a century of operating history. The company operates a fleet of MD902 Explorer helicopters and has begun introducing Airbus EC135 twin-engine aircraft (debuted May 10, 2026), with maintenance conducted at its HKAR-145 Approved Maintenance Facility at Lam Kam Road Airfield in Sek Kong, New Territories. It holds an Air Operator's Certificate from the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department and achieved IS-BAO Stage 3 Accreditation in August 2025.

The company's revenue model spans seven distinct service lines: helicopter sightseeing tours (Victoria Harbour, Geopark, Lion Rock, City and Nature, Beyond Hong Kong, Big Buddha); Peninsula Hong Kong-branded packages (Fly & Dine, Fly & Tea, Fly & Relax); VIP charter transfers to HK International Airport (HK$46,500) and Macau Business Aviation Centre (HK$167,300); aerial filming and photography (serving productions like Skyscraper, Ghost in the Shell, Doctor Strange, and Batman: The Dark Knight); helicopter lifting and construction services; recurring powerline inspection and maintenance for CLP; turn-key aircraft management; and aerial surveying using LiDAR, Radar, and GPS technology. Customer segments include tourists and visitors, high-net-worth individuals, film/media production companies, construction firms, and utility companies.

Heliservices distributes through direct sales (website, phone, email), an authorized reseller network of 20+ travel agencies and online platforms (Klook, KKDay, Trip.com, Abercrombie & Kent, Gray Line Tours, China Travel Service), strategic partnerships with The Peninsula Hong Kong and Simpson Marine, and the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre for VIP transfer infrastructure. The company markets via multilingual website, email newsletters, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and co-marketed luxury hotel packages. All sightseeing flights depart from The Peninsula Hong Kong rooftop helipad.

Name

Heliservices

Legal name

Heliservices (HK) Ltd

Website

https://heliservices.com.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heliservices is the sole provider of helicopter services in Hong Kong since 1978, offering sightseeing tours, VIP charters, aerial filming, construction lifting, and powerline maintenance for tourists, corporates, and utilities, operating from The Peninsula Hong Kong.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Aviation Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Air Transportation (481), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing (TLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB), Helicopter Air Taxi / Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Services (TLAFACAC), Aerial Surveying & Crop Scouting (Imaging, Mapping, Stand Counts) (AFACAIAJ)

Keywords

• Helicopter sightseeing tours
• VIP helicopter charter
• Aerial filming services
• Helicopter lifting operations
• Aircraft maintenance management

Headquarters

HQ city

New Territories

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Sightseeing Tours: Revenue from sightseeing flights over Hong Kong including Victoria Harbour Experience, HK Geopark, Lion Rock, Big Buddha, City and Nature, and Beyond Hong Kong tours. Both shared (group) and private flights available. Departures from The Peninsula Hong Kong rooftop helipad.
2. VIP/Charter Services: VIP helicopter transfer services including Peninsula to HK International Airport (HK$46,500 one-way), Peninsula to Macau Business Aviation Centre (HK$167,300 one-way). Full helicopter charter with up to 6 passengers.
3. Aerial Filming & Photography: Professional aerial filming services for events, advertisements, movies, and still photography. Equipment rental including gyromount (HK$5,000/day), fixed camera mount, and external mounts. Clients include Hong Kong E-Prix, Volvo Ocean Race, major films (Skyscraper, Ghost in the Shell, Doctor Strange, Batman: The Dark Knight).
4. Lifting & Construction Services: Helicopter lifting operations for construction projects delivering equipment, materials, and workers to remote sites. Over 30 years experience. Projects include power line construction and Ngong Ping cable car linking.
5. Powerline Inspection & Maintenance: Insulator washing and routine maintenance inspections for electrical power transmission infrastructure. Includes power grids connecting Hong Kong with Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station and Black Point Power Station. Services CLP (China Light and Power).
6. Aircraft Management & Maintenance: Turn-key management solutions for helicopter owners including fueling, maintenance, regulatory compliance. Full maintenance services from line maintenance to complex base maintenance at HKAR-145 Approved Facility.
7. Aerial Surveying Services: Aerial surveying combining LiDAR, Radar, digital cameras, and GPS for geomatics and imagery data. Applications include city mapping, land use analysis, vegetation analysis, construction planning, and 3D mapping. Services for government departments and private companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Heliservices operates rotary-wing aviation services in Hong Kong using MD902 Explorer and Airbus EC135 helicopters. The company provides aerial sightseeing tours over Hong Kong landmarks, VIP helicopter transfers, aerial filming and photography for film/TV productions, helicopter lifting for construction projects, powerline inspection and maintenance for utilities, aircraft management and HKAR-145 approved maintenance services, and aerial surveying using LiDAR/Radar/GPS technology. Departures originate from The Peninsula Hong Kong rooftop helipad with full turnkey aviation solutions since 1978.

Product overview

Heliservices is the sole and premier provider of rotary-wing (helicopter) services in Hong Kong, established in 1978 and part of the Kadoorie Group. The company operates a fleet of MD902 Explorer helicopters (with Airbus EC135 added in 2026) offering a comprehensive portfolio of helicopter services. The core product line centers on aerial sightseeing experiences including Victoria Harbour, Geopark, Lion Rock, City and Nature, Beyond Hong Kong, and Big Buddha tours, all departing from The Peninsula Hong Kong rooftop helipad. Complementary offerings include Peninsula-branded packages (Fly & Dine, Fly & Relax, Fly & Tea), VIP charter transfers, Fly & Yacht (in partnership with Simpson Marine), Fly & Ride, and Sky High photography services. The company also provides commercial helicopter services including aerial filming and photography (with equipment like Gyromount, Cineflex, and Shotover systems), lifting and construction operations, powerline inspection and maintenance, aircraft management and maintenance (HKAR-145 approved facility), and aerial surveying using LiDAR, Radar, and GPS technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HK Island Victoria Harbour Experience 18-minute aerial sightseeing tour around Hong Kong Island featuring views of Victoria Harbour skyline, beaches, and bays of South Hong Kong Island. Available as shared (HK$3,800 Sunday 2pm only) or private flight (HK$18,600 for 1-6 passengers).
• Hong Kong Geopark Experience Aerial tour showcasing the contrast between Victoria Harbour vibrancy and the calm tranquility of Sai Kung and the Hong Kong Geopark, including Tsz Shan Monastery. Private flight pricing available upon inquiry.
• Lion Rock Experience Helicopter tour featuring the famous Lion Rock landmark, views of Kowloon city, Central business district, southern Hong Kong Island beaches, fishing villages, and Ocean Park. Private flight priced at HK$28,600 for 1-6 passengers.
• The City And Nature Experience Combination tour combining Hong Kong Geopark and Lion Rock experiences, showcasing Sai Kung islands, bays, beaches, green mountain countryside, and urban high-rise splendor. Approximately 45 minutes. Private flight at HK$43,600 for 1-6 passengers.
• Beyond Hong Kong Experience Extended aerial tour passing Tolo Harbour to Double Haven marine park, the Yantian Port gateway, Sha Tau Kok, and Shenzhen across the border, returning via Lion Rock. Approximately 60 minutes. Private flight at HK$55,400.
• The Big Buddha Experience Helicopter tour featuring views of Victoria Harbour, Tsing Ma Bridge, the Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha), Hong Kong International Airport, and outlying islands around Lantau. Approximately 30 minutes. Private flight at HK$29,900 for 1-6 passengers.
• VIP / Charter Service VIP helicopter transfer services from The Peninsula Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport (HK$46,500 one-way) and to Macau Business Aviation Centre (HK$167,300 one-way), with seating for up to 6 passengers including luggage.
• Aerial Filming & Photography Professional aerial filming and photography services for feature films, television commercials, and advertising campaigns. Includes equipment rental (Gyromount HK$5,000/day), fixed camera mounts, and compatibility with Cineflex and Shotover Systems on MD902 helicopters.
• Lifting & Construction Helicopter lifting and construction services delivering equipment, materials, and workers to remote work sites. Over 30 years of experience handling challenging terrain and island logistics, including power line construction and Ngong Ping cable car support.
• Powerline Inspection & Maintenance Powerline helicopter operations including insulator washing and routine maintenance inspections for CLP and Mainland China business cooperation. Services include providing skilled pilots, linesmen, and wash equipment for power transmission infrastructure.
• Aircraft Management & Maintenance Total turn-key helicopter management solutions including fueling, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. MD902 Explorer helicopters maintained at HKAR-145 Approved Maintenance Facility with full range of aircraft maintenance capabilities from basic line maintenance to complex base maintenance.
• Aerial Surveying Aerial surveying services using LiDAR, Radar, digital cameras, and GPS for city mapping, land use analysis, geotechnical mapping, vegetation analysis, and construction planning. Includes 3D photogrammetry, thermography, and 3D LiDAR mapping capabilities.
• Fly & Dine An 18-minute helicopter flight-seeing tour combined with lunch or dinner at The Peninsula Hong Kong, for 2 to 6 persons. Departure from Peninsula rooftop helipad.
• Fly & Tea An 18-minute helicopter tour of Hong Kong Island combined with a classic Afternoon Tea set at The Peninsula Hong Kong Lobby. Available in shared flight (HK$4,400 per person) or private flight (HK$19,300-HK$21,700 depending on group size) plus tea packages.
• Fly & Relax Flight-seeing tour combined with a 60-minute De-stressor Aromatherapy Massage, 60-minute skin-type specific Intensive Facial, light lunch or afternoon tea at the pool, and use of the Relaxation Area and Thermal Suite including harbor-view Sauna, Crystal Steam Room, Experience Shower and Infrared Ice Fountain.
• Fly & Yacht Luxury combined helicopter and yacht experience in partnership with Simpson Marine, featuring an 18 or 30-minute private sightseeing flight from The Peninsula hotel rooftop helipad to Wanchai, followed by chauffeured luxury vehicle to Causeway Bay, then a 4-hour cruise along Hong Kong's waters. Starting from HK$29,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of safe aerial operations in Hong Kong
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Simpson MarinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to provide Fly & Yacht luxury experience combining helicopter sightseeing with yacht cruise. Helicopter departs from Peninsula hotel rooftop, lands in Wan Chai near HK Convention & Exhibition Centre, followed by luxury vehicle transfer to Causeway Bay for 4-hour yacht cruise. Package starts from HK$29,000.
• The Peninsula Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing exclusive departure venue from rooftop helipad of The Peninsula Hotel. Jointly marketed Fly & Dine, Fly & Tea, and Fly & Relax packages. Peninsula handles reservations for dining and spa packages while Heliservices provides helicopter services.
• Air Charter Service (HK) LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for helicopter sightseeing and charter services
• Abercrombie & Kent Hong KongminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for helicopter sightseeing and charter services
• Klook TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline travel platform authorized reseller for helicopter experiences
• KKDayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline travel platform authorized reseller for helicopter experiences
• Trip.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline travel platform authorized reseller for helicopter experiences
• China Travel ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor travel agency authorized reseller for helicopter experiences
• Gray Line ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sightseeing tour operator authorized reseller
• Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC)coreTechnology or IntegrationVIP transfer services operate via HKBAC for city center to airport routes and cross-border to Macau transfers. Provides infrastructure for commercial helicopter operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Heli Secours: Heli Secours is a Swiss helicopter operator offering charter, sightseeing, and aerial work. Comparable to Heliservices as a regional helicopter services provider with diversified commercial offerings including VIP flights and aerial work.
• China Helicopter Service Corporation: China Helicopter Service Corporation is a mainland China state-owned helicopter operator providing offshore, utility, and general aviation services. Comparable to Heliservices in commercial helicopter operations across nearby Chinese geography, particularly relevant given Heliservices' Guangdong powerline work.
• Shanghai Helicopter Co. Shanghai Helicopter Co. provides commercial helicopter services in mainland China including charter, aerial work, and offshore support. Comparable to Heliservices as an Asian commercial helicopter operator with multi-segment service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Bristow Group: Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) is one of the largest helicopter operators globally, providing offshore energy, search and rescue, and passenger services. Comparable to Heliservices as a diversified helicopter services operator with safety certifications (IS-BAO), though at much larger scale and broader geography.
• PHI Aviation: PHI Aviation is a major global helicopter operator serving offshore oil and gas, air medical, and utility customers. Comparable to Heliservices as a diversified commercial helicopter operator with safety certifications and multi-segment service offerings, though focused on Western markets.

Direct peers

• HeliFlite: HeliFlite is a helicopter charter operator based in the US Northeast offering private charter, sightseeing, and VIP transfers. Closely comparable to Heliservices' on-demand charter and premium helicopter experience business model.
• Blade Air Mobility: Blade (NASDAQ: BLDE) offers urban air mobility, chartered helicopter flights, and sightseeing tours focused on premium consumer experiences in NYC and other cities. Directly comparable to Heliservices' sightseeing, VIP transfer, and luxury helicopter experience products.

Others

• Metrojet Limited: Metrojet is a Hong Kong-based business aviation services and aircraft management company listed as a partner on Heliservices' website. Comparable as a Hong Kong-anchored business aviation services operator with MRO and management offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnOoFJbR50ARSKOdp64kxsw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Heliservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/heliservices
• Xx.com/heliservices_hk

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Heliservices