Hevilift

Name

Hevilift

Legal name

HEVILIFT Limited

Website

https://heviliftgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Charter Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Helicopter Passenger Services Operations & Dispatch (Brokerages/Platforms) (TLAFACAL)

Keywords

• Charter aviation services
• Rotary wing operations
• Fixed wing charter
• Search and rescue aviation
• Offshore helicopter transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charter Services: On-demand charter flights for passengers and cargo using fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Revenue generated through time-based charter rates for transport services to commercial and government customers.
2. Resource Industry Support Contracts: Long-term contracts supporting resource sector operations including oil and gas, mining sites, and offshore installations. Revenue from contracted aviation services for personnel and equipment transport.
3. Bespoke Solutions: Custom aviation solutions for specialized requirements including fire suppression, SAR/EMS operations, and unique operational needs. Project-based revenue from specialized missions.
4. Government Contracts: Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) contracts with government and non-government sectors. Multi-year contracted services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Hevilift is a turnkey aviation services provider offering fixed wing and rotary wing charter solutions for the transportation of personnel and equipment. The company operates a diversified fleet of 9 aircraft types across four service lines: Charter Services (on-demand personnel and cargo transport), Resource Industry Support (oil & gas, mining), Bespoke Solutions (fire suppression, specialized missions), and SAR/EMS (search and rescue and emergency medical services). Operations are conducted across Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore, with corporate offices in Mt Hagen, Port Moresby, Balikpapan, and Brisbane.

Product overview

HEVILIFT is a leading Fixed and Rotary Wing aviation services provider established in 1994. The company operates a diversified fleet comprising fixed-wing aircraft (DCH6-300/400 Twin Otter, ATR42-320/500, ATR72-500) and rotary-wing aircraft (Leonardo AW139, Sikorsky S76, Bell 412/212, EC 145, Bell 407, MIL-8 MTV). HEVILIFT offers four core service offerings: Charter Services for on-demand personnel and cargo transport, Resource Industry Support for oil/gas and mining operations, Bespoke Solutions for customized mission requirements, and SAR/EMS for search/rescue and emergency medical services. Operations span Papua New Guinea, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charter Services On-demand charter services for personnel and cargo transportation using an expansive fixed and rotary wing fleet across challenging terrains and remote locations. Customers include commercial charter clients, tour operators, sports teams, and private charter groups.
• Resource Industry Support Aviation solutions supporting the resource sector including oil and gas, onshore and offshore installations, and remote mine sites with personnel and equipment transport. Customers include enterprise resource companies like Chevron in Kalimantan.
• Bespoke Solutions Customized aviation solutions tailored to specific operational requirements, from fire suppression to specialized transport in challenging environments. Leverages diversified heavy and light, fixed and rotary wing fleet for unique operational needs.
• SAR/EMS (Search and Rescue / Emergency Medical Services) Search and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services utilizing diversified fleet with certified pilots and crew for timely, safe and efficient missions. Serves both government and non-government sectors with multi-year contract arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• ZERO preventable accidents as primary operational goal
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Local PNG Businesses (Tree Planting)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2020Partnership with local Papua New Guinea businesses for the tree planting project. Aim is to plant 80,000 native trees to offset aviation carbon emissions. Initiative provides revenue and employment benefits for local community.
• Eco-friendly Search Engine ProviderminorOthersAdoption of an internet search engine that uses revenue to assist tree planting. Company search activities have contributed to planting over 105 million trees globally.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PHI Aviation: Offshore helicopter operator serving oil & gas customers worldwide with a similar mix of medium and heavy helicopters. Comparable in mission type and enterprise customer profile to Hevilift's resource industry support business.
• CHC Helicopter: One of the world's largest offshore helicopter operators serving oil & gas and SAR clients, with established APAC and Australia presence. Comparable to Hevilift in fleet mix (AW139, S76) and offshore/SAR mission profile.
• Bristow Group: Global helicopter operator focused on offshore oil & gas transport and search-and-rescue, with APAC operations overlapping Hevilift's resource and SAR segments. Most directly comparable peer given mission profile and customer base.

Regional players

• North Star Aviation: Australian charter operator providing helicopter and fixed-wing services to mining, resources, and government sectors. Comparable to Hevilift's Australian mining charter activity and regional fleet mix.
• Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF): Non-profit aviation organization operating in PNG, Indonesia, and other remote regions with charter and humanitarian flight services. Comparable to Hevilift in APAC remote-area aviation footprint, though mission-driven rather than commercial.
• Susi Air: Indonesian charter operator providing fixed-wing and helicopter passenger and cargo transport to remote areas. Comparable to Hevilift's Indonesian operations and resource sector charter activity in Kalimantan.
• Trans Maldivian Airways: Seaplane charter operator in the Maldives providing passenger transfer services for the tourism sector. Comparable to Hevilift in on-demand charter and scheduled tourism-related transport in a remote island geography.

Emerging players

• Airwork Helicopters: New Zealand-based helicopter operator providing offshore, utility, and charter services in Australasia. Comparable to Hevilift in regional geography and overlap in offshore/mining helicopter missions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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