Helicopter Logistics
Helicopter Logistics is a privately owned Western Australian specialist aerial work operator providing helicopter and fixed-wing services — geophysical surveys, bushfire operations, precision lifting, mining support, and aircraft maintenance — to government agencies, miners, and commercial clients across Australia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersJandakot, Australia
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Helicopter Logistics does
Helicopter Logistics is a privately owned, Western Australian specialist aerial work operator headquartered at Jandakot Airport, with a secondary operational base in Bunbury. Founded in 2005 to supply helicopter services to the airborne geophysics industry, the company has expanded over 20 years into a multi-service platform covering airborne geophysical surveys (AEM and Helimag magnetometer systems), bushfire operations and prescribed burning for DBCA and DFES, precision sling-load lifting, mining and exploration support, aerial filming, aerial advertising, and third-party aircraft maintenance. The fleet combines rotary-wing aircraft (Airbus AS350B2/B3 Squirrel, Bell Jetranger) and fixed-wing aircraft (Quest Kodiak 100, GA8 Airvan, Cessna 182T), augmented by bespoke in-house designed GPS role equipment certified to FAA FAR23 standards, an Air Maestro Safety Management System, and an Aerotrack cloud-based maintenance platform.
The company's revenue model is contract-driven across both government and enterprise channels. Government is the anchor: the firm holds 5-year and 10-year contracts with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) for land management fire operations, prescribed burning, bushfire mapping, aerial ignition, and air attack support — collectively valued at approximately $26 million — plus work for DFES and DMIRS (the 10-year WA Array seismic sensor deployment). Enterprise revenue comes from airborne geophysical surveys for major miners (BHP, Rio Tinto, Newcrest, IGO) via partnerships with specialist geophysics firms (61 Aero, Klau Geomatics, GAP Geophysics, Expert Geophysics, DIAS), precision lifting for infrastructure projects (Downer Group, Earth & Stone WA, Australian Maritime Systems), and aerial production services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are won through government tender processes and direct commercial negotiation led by Managing Director Matt Corbett. The company pursues a sales-led, relationship-based go-to-market, supplemented by event-driven visibility (AusCycling Road Nationals, City to Surf, Rottnest Swim, Perth Skyshow) and a strategic defence-sector bid via the Team Nightjar partnership with Airbus Australia Pacific for H145M helicopters supporting ADF Special Forces.
Helicopter Logistics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Helicopter Logistics
- Legal name
- Helicopter Logistics
- Website
- https://helicopterlogistics.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Helicopter Logistics is a privately owned Western Australian specialist aerial work operator providing helicopter and fixed-wing services — geophysical surveys, bushfire operations, precision lifting, mining support, and aircraft maintenance — to government agencies, miners, and commercial clients across Australia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Helicopter Logistics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aerial Work and Aviation Services
- NAICS
- Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)
- SIC
- Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing (TLAFABAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Helicopter Event & VIP Transport Services (TLAFACAG)
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Where Helicopter Logistics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jandakot
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
Helicopter Logistics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Government Land Management Contracts: Long-term contracts with DBCA for fire operations, prescribed burning, air attack support, and land management across Western Australia. Includes rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft with crews. Valued at $26 million for land management services, with 5-year and 10-year contract terms.
- Airborne Geophysical Survey Services: Specialist low-level aerial geophysical survey services using under-slung AEM and Helimag systems. Provided to leading airborne geophysics companies and major exploration companies (BHP, Rio Tinto, Newcrest, IGO) throughout Australia and internationally.
- Precision Lifting Services: Helicopter sling load operations for remote and difficult locations including island infrastructure, building construction, communication tower installation, and aircraft recovery. Projects include Breaksea Island Lighthouse (60+ tonnes), Munda Biddi Trail (270+ tonnes over 370 lifts), Abrolhos Islands tower installation.
- Aircraft Maintenance Services: Third-party aircraft maintenance provided by Helicopter Logistics Engineering, holding CASA Certificate of Approval (CASA.COA.0463). Services for Bell and Airbus helicopters, plus fixed-wing aircraft. Includes support for WA Police Airwing H145D3 helicopters.
- Aerial Filming and Photography: Aerial filming services for television, advertising, digital agencies, production companies, and government. Covers major events including AusCycling Road Nationals, City to Surf, Rottnest Swim, and Perth Skyshow.
- Aerial Advertising: Helicopter banner advertising services covering all Australian states. Production and placement of helicopter banners up to 1,200 square metres for major sporting events, concerts, and celebrations.
- Mining and Exploration Support: Remote area support services for resource sector including crew transport, geologist deployment, native title and environmental clearance flights, and heli-rig moves of equipment.
- Defence Support Services: Potential future revenue from Team Nightjar Airbus H145M support for ADF Special Forces if partnership bid is successful.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Helicopter Logistics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Helicopter Logistics is a privately owned specialist aerial work operator providing helicopter and fixed-wing aviation services across Australia. The company delivers geophysical surveys, fire operations (prescribed burning and bushfire suppression), precision lifting, mining support, aerial filming, aerial advertising, and third-party aircraft maintenance from its bases at Jandakot and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Product overview
Helicopter Logistics is a privately owned specialist aerial work operator providing helicopter and fixed-wing aviation services throughout Australia. The company offers a portfolio of core services including geophysical surveys (airborne electromagnetic and magnetometer systems), mining support, fire operations (prescribed burning and bushfire suppression), aerial filming, aerial advertising, precision lifting, and aircraft maintenance. The fleet includes rotary wing aircraft (Bell Jetranger, Airbus AS350B2/B3 Squirrel), fixed wing aircraft (Kodiak 100, GA8 Airvan, Cessna 182), and ground support vehicles. The company also provides bespoke GPS equipment for land management operations. Aircraft maintenance is available at Jandakot Airport base and remote locations, with approved Airbus Helicopters Maintenance Centre status.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Geophysical Surveys Airborne geophysical survey services including low-level mapping (under 30m), Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) and Magnetometer (Helimag) systems operations with under-slung towed systems, provided throughout Australia to leading geophysics companies and resource firms.
- Mining Support
Quantifiable outcome
- Kodiak aircraft enables 800 nautical mile range without refuelling, covering Midwest, Wheatbelt, Goldfields regions for rapid bushfire response
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Companies that use Helicopter Logistics
Customer profileNamed customers23 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Helicopter Logistics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Helicopter Logistics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Edith Cowan University (ECU)coreECU IGNIS project (collaboration with NASA) engages Helicopter Logistics for fire mapping and lightning strike tracking. Helicopter Logistics uses a modified Airvan with a camera belly mount. Project involves ECU, UNSW, University of Adelaide, UTS, University of Canberra, and University of Newcastle. Work commenced January 2025 for 12 months.
- NASAcoreNASA collaborates with ECU and Australian universities (IGNIS project) to study lightning events and fire from ground, air, and space. Helicopter Logistics provides the airborne platform with modified Airvan for fire mapping and lightning strike tracking.
- Earth & Stone WAminorCivil contracting company that engaged Helicopter Logistics to deliver materials to designated locations and staging areas for the Cape to Cape Track upgrade project for DBCA. Helicopter Logistics delivered building materials and road base via precision lifting.
- Downer GroupminorDowner Group engaged Helicopter Logistics for precision lifting services to upgrade the telephony network at East Wallabi Island in the Abrolhos Islands. Helicopter Logistics completed two lifts for the tower and transported all equipment from a barge to the site, enabling improved mobile coverage.
- WA Police AirwingcoreHelicopter Logistics, as an Approved Airbus Helicopters Maintenance Centre, will support the WA Police Airwing which has acquired two Airbus H145D3 helicopters. Support will extend throughout the aircraft warranty period and may lead to ongoing collaboration. Two Helicopter Logistics engineers will receive training in Germany for the H145D3.
- Airbus Australia PacificcoreHelicopter Logistics signed a Team Nightjar teaming agreement with Airbus Australia Pacific for the Land 2097 tender, bidding to supply H145M helicopters for Australian Defence Force Special Forces. Helicopter Logistics is the only Western Australian company involved in the bid. The partnership aims to provide robust Australian industrial support for ADF operations in Western Australia and potentially create employment opportunities for the state.
- Australian Maritime SystemsminorAustralian Maritime Systems engaged Helicopter Logistics to fly over 60 tonnes of equipment to Breaksea Island by helicopter to support the lighthouse restoration project.
- UNSW, University of Adelaide, UTS, University of Canberra, University of NewcastlecoreSix Australian universities collaborating with NASA on the IGNIS project to study lightning and fire. Helicopter Logistics provides airborne support for the fire mapping component.
- Pelagic ServicesminorBarge services company that ferried equipment to East Wallabi Island, Abrolhos. Helicopter Logistics transferred materials from the barge to the installation site since it was not possible to take a crane across.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Helicopter Logistics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- PHI Aviation: Global helicopter operator serving offshore energy, air medical, and aerial work. Comparable as a multi-purpose helicopter services incumbent with overlapping mission profiles (aerial work, government, support).
- Toll Aviation: Australian aviation services division of Toll Holdings providing helicopter and fixed-wing charter for government, energy, and resources. Comparable as a diversified Australian operator with similar resource-sector and government exposure.
- Babcock International: International aerospace and defence services company with mission-critical helicopter operations, training, and fleet support. Comparable for combined aviation services, MRO, and defence adjacent positioning.
- CHC Helicopter: One of the world's largest helicopter operators serving offshore, search and rescue, and government customers. Comparable for its mixed-use helicopter services model, though at meaningfully larger scale.
- Bristow Group Australia: Global helicopter operator with significant Australian operations supporting offshore energy, search and rescue, and government contracts. Comparable as a helicopter services incumbent with multi-segment exposure and government relationships.
Direct peers
- Microflite: Australian helicopter charter and aerial work operator offering corporate charter, tourism, events, and aerial work. Comparable as a small-to-mid Australian helicopter services operator with a diversified charter and specialty work mix.
- Heli-Australia: WA-based helicopter operator providing charter, aerial work, and tourism services. Directly comparable as a Western Australian helicopter operator serving tourism, mining, and government clients.
Regional players
- HeliSpirit: Australian helicopter operator with charter, aerial work, and tourism services across multiple states. Comparable as a regional peer in Australian helicopter charter and aerial work, though primarily tourism-weighted.
Emerging players
- Xcalibur Aviation: Airborne geophysical survey provider serving mineral exploration worldwide. Comparable for the AEM and magnetic survey capability that intersects with Helicopter Logistics' geophysics service line.
- SkyTEM Australia: Airborne geophysical survey operator using helicopter-borne electromagnetic systems for mineral exploration. Comparable for overlapping airborne geophysics service offering and helicopter-towed sensor operations.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Helicopter Logistics social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
Helicopter Logistics financial estimates
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Helicopter Logistics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Helicopter Logistics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Helicopter Logistics M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Helicopter Logistics
What does Helicopter Logistics do?
Helicopter Logistics is a privately owned specialist aerial work operator providing helicopter and fixed-wing aviation services across Australia. The company delivers geophysical surveys, fire operations (prescribed burning and bushfire suppression), precision lifting, mining support, aerial filming, aerial advertising, and third-party aircraft maintenance from its bases at Jandakot and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Is Helicopter Logistics a public or private company?
Helicopter Logistics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Helicopter Logistics founded?
Helicopter Logistics was founded in 2005. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Helicopter Logistics based?
Helicopter Logistics is headquartered in Jandakot, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Helicopter Logistics make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Government Land Management Contracts are the primary driver. The others are airborne Geophysical Survey Services, precision Lifting Services, aircraft Maintenance Services, aerial Filming and Photography, aerial Advertising, mining and Exploration Support and defence Support Services.
Who are Helicopter Logistics's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are PHI Aviation, Toll Aviation, Babcock International, CHC Helicopter and Bristow Group Australia. Direct peers are Microflite and Heli-Australia. HeliSpirit is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are Xcalibur Aviation and SkyTEM Australia.
Does Helicopter Logistics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Helicopter Logistics.
What industry is Helicopter Logistics in?
Helicopter Logistics's product category is Aerial Work and Aviation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAFABAH, Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing, with a secondary code of TLAFACAG, Helicopter Event & VIP Transport Services. Its NAICS code is 481219 and its SIC code is 4522.