Corsaire Aviation

What Corsaire Aviation does

Corsaire Aviation Pty Ltd is a privately held Western Australian aircraft fleet operator founded in 2015 by pilot Luke Wyllie and headquartered at Jandakot Airport. The company operates a mixed fleet of helicopters (Robinson R22/R44, Bell 206, Airbus AS350/AS355/EC130/AW109) and fixed-wing aircraft (Cessna 210R, Cessna 441 Conquest II, Cessna Citation Bravo) and earns revenue across five distinct streams: scenic helicopter flights, curated tour packages, private charter, flight training, and aircraft maintenance. Customers are split between high-ticket enterprise clients in the resources sector (Fortescue Metals Group, FQM Minerals Australia, Northern Star Resources) and a fragmented consumer base purchasing per-seat scenic flights, winery/lunch packages, Rottnest and Margaret River tours, and gift vouchers. The company holds exclusive access to helipads at Hillarys Boat Harbour and Fremantle Port and runs a first-class hangar facility with VIP passenger lounge at Jandakot.

The business model is transaction-based with a per-seat pricing architecture on tourism products ($119–$2,950 per person) and per-flight pricing on charter work, supplemented by professional services revenue from flight training (PPL/CPL via the Corsaire Helicopter Flight Training subsidiary) and aircraft maintenance (via the Corsaire Aviation Maintenance subsidiary). Go-to-market combines direct B2B sales for mining/FIFO contracts with direct-to-consumer channels — website, phone, online booking with Stripe payment, TripAdvisor, and a network of strategic partnerships with eight-plus premium wineries (Leeuwin, Cape Mentelle, Mandoon, Millbrook, Aravina, Amelia Park, Sandalford, Swings and Roundabouts, Voyager Estate) plus luxury hotel partners (Hotel Rottnest, Crown Towers, Ritz Carlton, Como The Treasury). The China Ready & Accredited designation and Mandarin-language website indicate a deliberate push into inbound Asian tourism.

The company is small (~8 identified staff including founder, general manager, chief pilot, chief engineer, and four line pilots) and privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue. Notable operational capabilities include a CASA Approved Flight Examiner on staff, a flight school certified under both Part 141 and CAR 5 frameworks, and in-house rotary and fixed-wing maintenance licensing. The principal concentration risk is on the mining charter book; the principal expansion vector is geographic (long-range fixed-wing routes to Margaret River and Abrolhos Islands) and product (adventure experiences such as heli-skydiving, weddings, and heritage survey flying).

Name

Corsaire Aviation

Legal name

Corsaire Aviation Pty Ltd

Website

https://corsaireaviation.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Corsaire Aviation is a Western Australian aircraft fleet operator founded in 2015, offering helicopter and fixed-wing charter, scenic flights, tour packages, flight training, and aircraft maintenance from Jandakot Airport to tourism consumers and resources-sector enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Charter and Aerial Tourism Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Air Transportation (481)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Sightseeing & Scenic Tours (TLAFACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Helicopter Crew Change & Offshore Passenger Transfers (Oil & Gas / Wind) (TLAFACAH), Helicopter Passenger Services (TLAFAAAE), Island & Remote Region Regional Airlines (THABACAL)

Keywords

• Helicopter charter services
• Scenic flight tours
• Helicopter flight training
• Mining FIFO charter
• Aircraft maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kambalda West

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scenic Helicopter Flights: Per-person pricing for shared scenic flights from Jandakot and Hillarys Boat Harbour, ranging from short city flights to extended Rottnest Island experiences
2. Tour Packages: Curated day tours including winery lunches, golf experiences, Rottnest Island trips, Margaret River tours, Pinnacles/Lobster Shack excursions, and wedding services with per-person pricing
3. Charter Services: Private helicopter and aircraft charter for mining FIFO, corporate transport, remote location transfers, and custom experiences. Includes mining industry contracts and resource sector services
4. Flight Training: Professional helicopter pilot licensing (PPL and CPL) with type ratings, instructor ratings, and night ratings. Trial introductory flights available for prospect engagement
5. Aircraft Maintenance: In-house maintenance services for piston and turbine engine aircraft and helicopters up to 12,000kg MTOW, covering airframes, engines, electrical systems, and offering paint services and structural repairs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Corsaire Aviation operates a mixed helicopter and fixed-wing fleet from Jandakot Airport in Western Australia, offering scenic helicopter flights, curated day tour packages (Margaret River wine tours, Rottnest Island experiences, winery lunches), private charter services for mining and corporate clients, helicopter flight training (PPL/CPL), and in-house aircraft maintenance. The company holds exclusive access to helipads at Hillarys Boat Harbour and Fremantle Port, providing premium aerial experiences and FIFO transport throughout Western Australia and mainland Australia.

Product overview

Corsaire Aviation operates as a helicopter and fixed-wing aviation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services centered around aerial transport, tourism experiences, and pilot training. The core offerings include scenic helicopter flights, curated tour packages (Margaret River wine tours, Rottnest Island experiences, winery lunches), private charter flights (including mining/FIFO services), and professional flight training through their flight school. The company maintains a diverse fleet of helicopters (Robinson, Airbus, Bell) and aircraft (Cessna) to support these services. Supporting capabilities include in-house aircraft maintenance, aerial photography/filming services, and gift voucher products. Services are primarily operated from Jandakot Airport with additional helipad access at Hillarys Boat Harbour and Fremantle Port.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Corsaire Helicopter Flight Training: Flight school division offering private and commercial helicopter pilot licences, type ratings, instructor ratings and night ratings in Perth, WA
• Corsaire Aviation Maintenance

Products and services

• Scenic Helicopter Flights Scenic helicopter flights departing from Jandakot Airport and Hillarys Boat Harbour, offering aerial views of Perth's skyline, beaches, coastline, and Rottnest Island. Options range from 6-minute flights to 45-minute comprehensive tours with per-person pricing from $119.
• Tours and Packages Curated helicopter and fixed-wing tour packages including Margaret River wine tours, Rottnest Island experiences, winery lunches, golf packages, Pinnacles and Lobster Shack excursions, Abrolhos Islands transfers, and heli-skydiving experiences. Prices range from $700 to $2,950 per person.
• Charter Flights Private helicopter and aircraft charter services for business and leisure travel throughout Western Australia, including mining/FIFO charters, corporate transport, custom experiences, weddings, aerial work, and film and photography. Includes emergency response capabilities such as the 2017 South WA flood mobilization.
• Helicopter Flight Training Helicopter pilot training offering Private Pilot Licence (PPL), Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), type ratings, instructor ratings, night ratings, and flight reviews. Programs available under both Part 141 and CAR 5 systems, with in-house CASA Approved Flight Examiner providing examination capability. Trial introductory flights from $520.
• Aircraft Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Mobilized 3 helicopters within 20 hours during February 2017 South WA floods, completing all personnel movement within 6-hour schedule
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Skydive GeronimocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for heli skydiving experiences from Rottnest Island. Corsaire provides EC130 helicopter scenic flight to 10,000ft while Skydive Geronimo conducts the skydiving operation.
• Leeuwin EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership for helicopter and fixed-wing wine tours to Leeuwin Estate in Margaret River. Multiple tour packages include wine tastings, restaurant meals, and behind-the-scenes tours of the winery.
• Mandoon EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured winery partner for Swan Valley helicopter tours. Wild Swan Restaurant serves 3-course a la carte lunches for tour guests.
• Millbrook WinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinery partner for helicopter wine tours and golf and lunch packages. Open Thursday through Monday with no-waste Monday menu available.
• Sandalford WinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwan Valley winery partner offering helicopter-accessed wine tasting and fine dining experiences.
• Hotel RottnestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive hotel partner on Rottnest Island for lunch packages, featuring a la carte dining with first beer or house wine included.
• Lobster Shack (Cervantes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Pinnacles and Lobster Shack tour packages including factory tours and fresh lobster lunches at the seafood processing facility.
• Rottnest CruisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine vessel partnership for Ultimate Rottnest Island experience including 3-hour interactive cruise with freshly caught seafood feast.
• Barbagallo (Supercar Dealership)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual family day event partnership featuring exotic car displays alongside helicopter experiences. Partner logos shown at Corsaire Aviation events.
• Crown HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for hotel pickup services and landing pad access at Crown Towers Perth for scenic flight departures.
• Ritz Carlton PerthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury hotel partnership for premium customer experiences and potential VIP transport services.
• Como Hotels (The Treasury)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury hotel partnership for VIP guest experiences in Perth.
• Voyager EstateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMargaret River winery partner featured in tour packages.
• Cape MentellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMargaret River winery partner for Ultimate VIP tour experience with custom private wine tour conducted by viticulturist or winemaker.
• Aravina EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMargaret River winery partner featuring WA surf memorabilia collection and classic car/motorcycle museum alongside wine tasting.
• Amelia Park WinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMargaret River winery partner for helicopter wine tour experiences with tasting overlooking Wilyabrup vineyards.
• Swings and RoundaboutscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMargaret River winery partner for helicopter wine tour with cheese and cracker platters paired with wine tasting.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Microflite: Australian helicopter operator based in Victoria offering scenic flights, charter, corporate transport, and a helicopter flight academy. Directly comparable on product mix (scenic + charter + training) and customer segments, though geographically focused on Melbourne rather than Perth.
• Helicopter Logistics: Australian helicopter charter operator serving mining, corporate, and tourism customers with a focus on remote-area operations. Comparable on mining FIFO charter use case and helicopter-only fleet model.
• Air Affairs Australia: Australian helicopter and aerial-work operator providing charter, scenic, and specialised services including media and survey flying. Comparable on helicopter fleet operations, aerial photography/film work, and WA presence.
• Nautilus Aviation: Helicopter charter and scenic tour operator in Queensland and the Whitsundays offering reef and island transfers plus private charters. Comparable on tourism-focused scenic products, island-transfer use case (akin to Rottnest), and luxury tour packaging.
• AvWest: Perth-based aircraft charter and management company at Jandakot Airport operating fixed-wing charter and air tours across WA. Comparable on geography, base of operations, and corporate/private charter customer base, though lighter on the helicopter tourism product.

Regional players

• HeliSpirit: New Zealand-based helicopter operator offering scenic flights, glacier tours, and charter from Queenstown and surrounding regions. Comparable on premium scenic-tour product and pricing structure, though operating in a different country and tourism market.

Broad incumbents

• PHI Aviation: Large global helicopter operator with significant Australia/Asia-Pacific offshore oil-and-gas crew-change operations. Comparable on helicopter passenger transport for resource-sector clients, though focused on offshore rather than onshore FIFO.

Emerging players

• Skydive Geronimo (Rottnest): Skydiving operator partnering with Corsaire for heli-skydive packages from Rottnest Island. Comparable as an adjacent experiential tourism operator in the same WA luxury-adventure market and a documented go-to-market partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/corsaireaviation
• Instagraminstagram.com/corsaireaviation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corsaire-aviation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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