What Helifix Operations does

Helifix Operations Ltd is a 100% Papua New Guinean-owned aviation company headquartered at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby, founded in 1997–1998 by Robert Agarobe — one of PNG's first licensed helicopter engineers. The company provides a full portfolio of aviation services across PNG's rugged and geographically dispersed terrain: helicopter and fixed-wing charter, aircraft maintenance and repair (including Heavy Maintenance Visit, rotorcraft rebuild, and depot-level maintenance), emergency medical evacuation (medevac), cargo and freight forwarding, aerial surveys, search and rescue, and aircraft hire/leasing. Its operational fleet comprises 12+ aircraft spanning Bell 212, 412, 407, and 206L helicopters, the AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter, and fixed-wing Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, PAC 750XL, and DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, supported by certified aeronautical engineers and a full technical and management team.

The business model is enterprise and government sales-led, with revenue generated through quote-based charter transactions, hourly mission fees, and multi-year enterprise contracts. The company is paid via transaction fees for charter, cargo, and medevac work, and professional services fees for maintenance work. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by aircraft type, mission duration, location, and payload. The go-to-market relies on direct senior engagement with major resource-sector firms (PNG LNG, Santos, TotalEnergies, Oil Search, Geopacific Resources, PANAust, New Porgerea, MMJV), telecom operators (Digicel for tower installation), and government agencies (PNG Electoral Commission for election logistics). Marketing is limited to the company website, direct contact channels, and Google Reviews; the bulk of pipeline comes from referrals and established enterprise relationships.

The company is privately held, family-controlled (with Miku Agarobe appointed CEO in 2025 and Robert Agarobe as Chairman/Founder), employs 60–70 staff across national and expatriate roles, has no institutional investors, no funding rounds, and no subsidiaries. Operating geographies are confined to Papua New Guinea, with no disclosed international footprint. Distribution is direct-to-client, with services delivered by Helifix pilots and crew from the Port Moresby base to client sites nationwide.

Name

Helifix Operations

Legal name

Helifix Operations Ltd

Website

https://helifix.com.pg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Helifix Operations is a 100% Papua New Guinean-owned aviation company providing helicopter and fixed-wing charter, aircraft maintenance, medevac, and cargo services from Port Moresby to mining, oil & gas, telecom, and government clients across PNG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Charter and Aircraft Maintenance Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Crew Change & Offshore Passenger Transfers (Oil & Gas / Wind) (TLAFACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Air Medical Transport (Helicopter/Fixed-Wing) (HLAFANAD)

Keywords

• Helicopter charter services
• Fixed-wing charter services
• Aircraft maintenance and repair
• Emergency medevac services
• Cargo and freight airlift

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Moresby

HQ country

Papua New Guinea

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charter Services: Helicopter and fixed-wing charter services for passenger transport, cargo logistics, and specialized aerial operations including medevac, aerial surveys, and VIP transport. Revenue generated through hourly charters, per-mission fees, and long-term contract arrangements with enterprise clients.
2. Aircraft Maintenance & Repair: Comprehensive maintenance and repair services for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters including routine inspections, avionics upgrades, heavy maintenance visits (HMV), and depot-level maintenance. Services provided to own fleet and potentially third-party operators.
3. Aircraft Hire & Leasing: Flexible aircraft and helicopter hire options available to meet project demands or operational needs. Customers can lease aircraft with experienced crews and maintenance support.
4. Medical & Emergency Services: Emergency medical evacuation (medevac) services providing rapid patient transport from remote sites to medical facilities. Critical service supporting government, industry, and community health needs.
5. Cargo & Freight Services: Helicopter cargo and freight forwarding services for rugged terrain and tight schedules. Transporting equipment, supplies, and essential goods to challenging locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Helifix Operations provides helicopter and fixed-wing charter services, aircraft maintenance and repair (including Heavy Maintenance Visits, rotorcraft rebuild, and depot-level maintenance), emergency medical evacuation, cargo and freight airlift, and specialized aerial operations (aerial surveys, longline, geotechnical support, search & rescue) across Papua New Guinea. The company operates a fleet of 12+ helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft from Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, serving mining, oil & gas, telecommunications, government, and community clients.

Product overview

Helifix Operations is a Papua New Guinean aviation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of aviation services centered around helicopter and fixed-wing charter operations, aircraft maintenance and repair, and specialized aerial services. The core offering consists of helicopter charter services (using Bell 212, Bell 412, Bell 407, Bell 206L, and AW139 aircraft) and fixed-wing charter services (using Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, PAC 750XL, and DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft). Supporting these charter operations are aircraft maintenance and repair services (including Heavy Maintenance Visit, rotorcraft rebuild, and depot-level maintenance), medical emergency services (medevac), cargo and freight services, aerial survey operations, and specialized helicopter operations including search and rescue. The company operates from Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby and serves mining, oil and gas, telecommunications, government, and community sectors across Papua New Guinea.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helicopter Charter Services Flexible charter solutions for business travel, remote access, sightseeing, and VIP transport using Bell 212, 412, 407, 206L, and AW139 helicopters, serving Papua New Guinea's diverse landscapes for mining, oil & gas, government, and corporate clients.
• Fixed-Wing Charter Services Efficient air travel for regional and island destinations using Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, PAC 750XL, and De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, with STOL capability for remote airstrips and bush operations.
• Aircraft Maintenance & Repair Certified aeronautical engineers and technicians deliver comprehensive maintenance and repair services from routine inspections to avionics upgrades, including Heavy Maintenance Visit (HMV), rotorcraft rebuild, and depot-level maintenance for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
• Medical & Emergency Services (Medevac) Critical emergency medical evacuation and medevac services throughout PNG with rapid response aircraft and trained crews for stabilized patient transfers from remote sites to medical facilities.
• Cargo & Freight Services Efficient helicopter cargo and freight forwarding services for rugged terrain and tight schedules, transporting equipment, supplies, and essential goods to challenging locations inaccessible by ground transport.
• Specialized Helicopter Operations Precision helicopter services including aerial surveys for mapping and environmental studies, geotechnical support, longline operations for heavy loads, supporting oil and gas exploration, mining freight, and tower construction.
• Aircraft Hire & Leasing Flexible aircraft and helicopter hire options available to meet project demands or operational needs, with the option of including experienced crews and maintenance support.

Named customers10 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DigicelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelifix supports Digicel's telecom expansion by airlifting towers, technicians, and equipment to remote hilltops and islands. This partnership enables faster network rollouts across PNG's challenging topography where ground transport is impossible.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hevilift (PNG) Limited: PNG-headquartered helicopter operator serving oil & gas, mining, and medevac. Direct competitor to Helifix in the same resource sector with comparable twin-engine helicopter fleet (Bell/AW) and same customer roster (Oil Search, Santos, ExxonMobil PNG).
• PHI International (Pacific): Global helicopter operator with active PNG operations supporting LNG and offshore oil & gas. Direct competitor for the same resource-sector charter contracts Helifix bids on.

Broad incumbents

• Air Niugini: PNG's national carrier with fixed-wing fleet serving remote PNG destinations; broader incumbency in same PNG geography though focused on scheduled passenger rather than charter/twin-engine helicopter operations.
• Cobham Aviation Services: Large aviation services group with medevac, SAR, and remote-region charter capabilities; broader portfolio but overlapping mission profile for emergency and resource-sector work.

Regional players

• Pacific International Aerospace: Pacific-region charter and MRO provider; similar small-footprint, multi-mission aviation model serving remote and resource clients across Australia/Oceania.
• SkyLease Aviation: Pacific-Asia helicopter operator with fixed-wing and rotary fleet; comparable charter/MRO model for resource and remote-area clients with overlap in Indonesian/Papua-region operations.

Others

• Airbus Helicopters (Pacific region): OEM whose AW139 platform Helifix operates; comparable in that they serve the same helicopter ecosystem, provide MRO training, and supply to other PNG operators — adjacent rather than competing.
• Bell Helicopter (Textron): Manufacturer of the Bell 212/407/412 fleet flown by Helifix; ecosystem peer and indirect competitor when customers evaluate fleet renewal.

Emerging players

• Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF): NGO aviation operator in PNG providing medevac, community transport, and disaster response; overlaps with Helifix's healthcare/emergency and remote-access mission, though non-commercial.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Helifixpng
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/helifix-operations-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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