What Heli Safety does

Héli Sécurité S.A.M. is a Monaco-registered helicopter transportation company founded in 1992 by Dominique Romet, headquartered in Grimaud (near Saint-Tropez), France, and operating as a subsidiary of the Monacair group within the BHSM Alliance alongside Blade and Monacair. The company provides private helicopter charter, a scheduled Nice–Monaco shuttle service (operating every 30 minutes from 8:00 AM at €195/seat), panoramic scenic flights, private jet charter, and ancillary services including full helicopter ownership management and EASA Part 145 certified maintenance through its subsidiary Rotor Team. It serves high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and luxury event attendees across the French Riviera, Alps, Corsica, Italy, and Switzerland, operating from more than eight bases including Saint-Tropez, Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Courchevel, Annecy, Geneva, and Calvi with over 14,000 m² of hangar infrastructure and a fleet spanning Airbus H125, H130, AS355, H135, H155, Bell 429, and Agusta AW109 models.

The business operates a sales-led and event-driven go-to-market model, with direct booking through helisecurite.fr, concierge-driven custom itineraries, and event-specific marketing around the Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Lions, Cannes Film Festival, and Channel Summit EMEA. Revenue is generated through per-flight charter fees (€700–€10,100+), per-seat shuttle and scenic flight pricing, private jet charter, and recurring management and maintenance contracts for helicopter owners. The company also packages curated gastronomic experiences with Michelin-starred restaurants across Provence and Corsica, extending beyond pure transport into experience delivery.

The competitive position rests on a 30+ year operating history, dense base network across the French Riviera and Alps, regulatory certification for in-house maintenance, and integration with Blade's digital booking platform via the BHSM Alliance. The company employs 11–50 people and has not disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or M&A activity. The product portfolio is organized around physical aviation assets rather than software, with operational differentiation deriving from infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and luxury market relationships rather than from technology platforms.

Name

Heli Safety

Legal name

Héli Sécurité S.A.M.

Website

https://helisecurite.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Héli Sécurité is a Monaco-registered helicopter charter and scheduled shuttle operator, founded 1992 and part of the Monacair group / BHSM Alliance. It serves high-net-worth individuals, corporate travelers, and luxury event attendees across the French Riviera, Alps, Corsica, Italy, and Switzerland with private flights, scenic tours, and ancillary maintenance and management services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Charter and Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Helicopter Event & VIP Transport Services (TLAFACAG), Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing (TLAFABAH), VIP/Executive Helicopter Transport (THABAGAH), Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA), Corporate & VIP Group Charter Operators (THABADAD)

Keywords

• Private helicopter charter
• Helicopter shuttle services
• Scenic helicopter flights
• Helicopter fleet management
• Luxury aviation transfers

Headquarters

HQ city

Grimaud

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Helicopter Charter: On-demand private helicopter charter flights serving the French Riviera, Alps, Corsica, Italy, and Switzerland. Revenue generated per flight based on distance, aircraft type, and customization level. Pricing ranges from €700 for short Nice-Monaco transfers to €10,100+ for long-distance routes like Saint-Tropez to Porto Cervo.
2. Regular Shuttle Line: Scheduled helicopter shuttle service between Nice Airport and Monaco operating every 30 minutes from 8:00 AM. Revenue generated through per-seat sales at €195 per person, with additional revenue from ground shuttle services in Monaco.
3. Panoramic Scenic Flights: Shared and private panoramic helicopter experiences departing from Monaco, Nice, Cannes, and Courchevel. Shared tours starting from €95-€135 per person; private tours from €390-€990 per person.
4. Private Jet Charter: Tailor-made private jet services for international travel to destinations including London, Zurich, Milan, and event-specific locations. Revenue generated through charter fees based on aircraft type and itinerary.
5. Helicopter Management Services: Comprehensive helicopter ownership management including administrative operations, crew management, maintenance coordination, charter/leasing marketing, and financial transparency. Revenue generated through management fees and cost rebilling to aircraft owners.
6. Maintenance and Handling Services: EASA 145 certified helicopter maintenance through Rotor Team subsidiary, plus handling services at Monaco, Nice, and Grimaud including hangarage, fuel supply, technical assistance, and crew/passenger lounges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Héli Sécurité is a Monaco-based helicopter airline (founded 1992) that sells on-demand private charter flights, scheduled Nice-Monaco shuttle services, panoramic scenic flights, and private jet charter across the French Riviera, Alps, Monaco, Corsica, Italy, and Switzerland. It also provides helicopter ownership management, EASA 145 certified maintenance via subsidiary Rotor Team, ground handling services, and curated gastronomic and event transfer experiences for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients.

Product overview

Héli Sécurité is a premium helicopter transportation company founded in 1992, operating as part of the Monacair group and BHSM Alliance (alongside Blade and Monacair). Its core offering is a portfolio of helicopter services: Private Helicopter Flights (charter from multiple Riviera and Alpine bases), a Regular Line shuttle (Nice–Monaco in 7 minutes, every 30 minutes from €195/seat), and Panoramic Flights (shared or private scenic tours on Airbus H130s). The company extends its portfolio with Private Jet Charter for broader international travel, plus ancillary services including Helicopter Management (full ownership administration, crew, maintenance, and charter/leasing through its EASA 145-certified subsidiary Rotor Team), Helicopter Handling (hangarage and concierge at Monaco, Nice, and Grimaud), Gastronomic Experiences (helicopter+dining packages to Michelin-starred restaurants), and Events Transfers (scheduled and charter flights to Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Lions, and other high-profile events). The product portfolio is organized as a service business rather than a software platform, with individual offerings marketed as distinct named services that share a common booking infrastructure, fleet, and operational bases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Helicopter Flights Bespoke helicopter charter flights departing from multiple bases including Saint-Tropez, Monaco, Cannes, Courchevel, Geneva, and Nice, offering total flexibility on departure time and destination across the French Riviera and Alps.
• Regular Line Nice-Monaco Shuttle Scheduled helicopter shuttle service between Nice Airport and Monaco operating every 30 minutes from 08:00 AM, with a flight time of approximately 7 minutes at a fare starting from €195 per seat.
• Panoramic Helicopter Flights Scenic helicopter flights departing from Monaco, Nice, Cannes, and Courchevel, offering shared or private tours over the French Riviera and Alps with Airbus H130 helicopters equipped with panoramic windows.
• Private Jet Charter Tailor-made private jet service covering international destinations and events, offering personalized flights, VIP on-board service, and access to luxury destinations such as London, Zurich, Milan, and major event locations.
• Helicopter Management Full-service helicopter ownership management including administrative and operational handling, financial transparency, maintenance coordination, crew recruitment and training, and optional charter/leasing to generate revenue from the asset.
• Helicopter Maintenance (Rotor Team) Helicopter maintenance performed by subsidiary Rotor Team, EASA 145 certified (n° FR.145.0517), at facilities in Grimaud, Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Annecy, and Courchevel, ensuring aircraft are always flight-ready.
• Helicopter Handling Service Ground handling and assistance services for helicopter owners at Monaco, Nice, and Saint-Tropez Grimaud heliports, covering hangarage, fuel supply, technical assistance, PPR coordination, crew and passenger lounge, and driver services across more than 14,000 m² of hangar space.
• Gastronomic Experiences Curated helicopter + dining packages combining exclusive transport with privileged access to Michelin-starred and renowned restaurants including Château de Berne, L'Oustau de Baumanière, Hôtel du Castellet, Domaine de Manville, La Bastide de Moustiers, Hostellerie de l'Abbaye de la Celle, and Le Mas du Langoustier.
• Events Transfers Helicopter shuttle and private charter services to prestigious events including the Monaco Grand Prix (from €350–€650 per person), Monaco Historic Grand Prix, Cannes Lions (from €195 per seat), and Channel Summit EMEA (from €150 with promo code).

Quantifiable outcome

• 7-minute helicopter flight between Nice Airport and Monaco versus 2+ hours by car
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BladecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Blade is a key partner in the BHSM Alliance with Héli Sécurité and Monacair. This strategic alliance enables better flight availability, enhanced booking flexibility, harmonized customer experience across the network, and optimal responsiveness for bespoke or last-minute requests. Blade provides online booking platform access.
• MonacaircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonacair is the parent company of Héli Sécurité within the Monacair group. Both companies operate collaboratively under the BHSM Alliance, sharing resources, operational bases, and customer networks to provide expanded helicopter transport services across the French Riviera and Alps.
• Rotor TeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationRotor Team is Héli Sécurité's subsidiary providing EASA 145 certified helicopter maintenance services (n° FR.145.0517). The company operates maintenance facilities and workshops in Grimaud, Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Annecy, and Courchevel, ensuring optimal safety and reliability standards for the fleet.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heli Riviera: Independent French Riviera helicopter operator offering private charter, transfers, and scenic flights across the same coastal corridor (Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez). Directly comparable on routes, customer base, and event-driven demand.
• Monacair: Hélicoptère Sécurité's parent company within the Monacair group and BHSM Alliance partner. Operates overlapping helicopter charter, scheduled shuttle, and handling services in Monaco, Nice, and the French Riviera, often sharing operational bases and fleet resources with Héli Sécurité.
• Azur Hélicoptère: French Riviera and Monaco-based helicopter charter operator. Competes for the same HNW leisure and corporate travelers on routes including Nice–Monaco, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez, with comparable pricing structure.
• Blade: Digital urban air mobility platform and BHSM Alliance partner since 2024. Provides Héli Sécurité with online distribution via blade.com and shares the same target customer (HNW travelers and corporate clients) in the Nice–Monaco corridor and similar premium routes.
• Heli Union: France-headquartered helicopter operator with charter, MRO, and aerial works capabilities. Comparable in service breadth (charter + maintenance) and European operational footprint, with overlap on French private aviation customers.

Broad incumbents

• Luxaviation: Global private aviation group offering private jet and helicopter charter across Europe. Overlaps with Héli Sécurité's private jet charter and high-end charter customer base, but operates as a broad multi-service platform rather than a regional specialist.
• NetJets Europe: Berkshire Hathaway-owned private jet fractional ownership and charter operator. Comparable on the private jet charter side of Héli Sécurité's portfolio and shares the HNW/corporate customer segment, though much larger and jet-only.

Regional players

• Swiss Helicopter: Leading Swiss helicopter operator providing charter, scenic flights, and Alpine transfers from bases including Geneva and Sion. Comparable to Héli Sécurité's Alpine operations from Courchevel, Geneva, and Sion, but focused on the Swiss side of the Alps.
• Air Glaciers: Swiss helicopter company offering charter, scenic, and Alpine transfer services. Directly comparable to Héli Sécurité's Courchevel/Geneva operations and shares the same premium Alpine resort customer base.

Others

• Aéroports de Monaco (Monaco Heliport): Operator of Monaco Heliport, the primary fixed-base heliport that Héli Sécurité and Monacair use as their anchor base. Acts as infrastructure/ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, with shared incentives around event-driven traffic (Monaco GP, Cannes).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Helisecuritehelicopterairline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heli-securite
• Instagraminstagram.com/helisecurite

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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