What Heliswiss International AG does

Heliswiss International AG is a Swiss heavy lift helicopter services company headquartered in Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland, founded in 1988 and operating for over 35 years. The company specializes in precision transport and assembly flights for loads up to five tons, serving clients worldwide across five primary service verticals: industrial assembly and disassembly (Montage & Demontage), heavy cargo transport (Transporte), forestry logging (Forstwirtschaft), emergency and relief operations (Hilfseinsätze), and energy infrastructure support (Energie-Infrastruktur). Its fleet comprises the AS 332 Super Puma C1 and the Columbia 107-II Vertol, described as among the most powerful heavy lift helicopters in Europe, enabling operations in remote or inaccessible terrain where ground-based logistics are not feasible.

The company's value proposition rests on decades of accumulated flight experience, millimeter-precision placement capability, and the capital-intensive barrier of owning and crewing heavy lift aircraft. Operations are conducted directly with enterprise clients — engineering firms, energy companies, forestry operators, and government agencies — via phone, email, and a project inquiry channel; no reseller or distribution network is used. Pricing is fully custom, quote-based, and determined per project by scope, flight hours, equipment, geography, and complexity, with multi-year contract cadences referenced.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed, no funding rounds or institutional investors are reported, and the company appears to operate as an independent Swiss Aktiengesellschaft (public limited company) under private ownership. The headcount is approximately 25 employees, and recent visible activity is limited to a 2024 brand and website refresh alongside supplier relationships with Helly Hansen, Helirig, and the Swiss Helicopter network.

Name

Heliswiss International AG

Legal name

Heliswiss International AG

Website

https://heliswissinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heliswiss International AG is a Swiss heavy lift helicopter operator specializing in precision transport and assembly flights up to five tons worldwide, serving industrial, energy, forestry, and emergency response clients with a small fleet of powerful aircraft.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Lift Helicopter Services

SIC

Air Courier Services (4513), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Delivery, Installation Support & On-Site Supervision (Door-to-Site) (TLACAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering, Lift Planning & Method Statements (Rigging/Crane Plans) (TLACAIAL), Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH), Heavy-Lift & Outsize Cargo Airlines (THABAEAG)

Keywords

• Heavy lift helicopters
• Aerial cargo transport
• Helicopter assembly services
• Aerial forestry logging
• Helicopter emergency response

Headquarters

HQ city

Küssnacht am Rigi

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Lift Helicopter Services: Project-based heavy lift helicopter services for transport and assembly operations. Revenue generated through specialized aviation services for industrial, forestry, energy, and emergency response applications. Services include precision assembly flights, cargo transport, logging operations, emergency relief, and energy infrastructure support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Heliswiss International AG operates Europe's most powerful heavy lift helicopters (AS 332 Super Puma C1 and Columbia 107-II Vertol) to deliver precision transport and assembly flights up to five tons worldwide. Core services include industrial assembly and disassembly, customized heavy cargo transport, forestry logging, emergency aid operations, and energy infrastructure support.

Product overview

Heliswiss International AG is a specialized heavy lift helicopter service provider with over 35 years of experience in precision operations worldwide. The company operates a fleet of heavy lift helicopters including the AS 332 Super Puma C1 and Columbia 107-II Vertol, capable of transporting and assembling loads up to five tons. Their core service portfolio consists of six main offerings: Montage & Demontage (assembly/disassembly flights), Transporte (customized heavy cargo transport), Forstwirtschaft (forestry logging), Hilfseinsätze (emergency aid operations), and Energie-Infrastruktur (energy infrastructure support). All services are delivered using Europe's most powerful heavy lift helicopters, with the company emphasizing precision, reliability, and sustainability across all operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Helly HansenminorOthersEquipment partner providing workwear and protective clothing for helicopter crew and ground operations. Visible in partner logo section of company website.
• Swiss HelicopterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss Helicopter association/network partner providing potential referral and industry collaboration within the Swiss aviation sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Heli Union: French-based operator specializing in heavy lift helicopter services worldwide, including precision assembly and external load work with Kamov and Super Puma class aircraft. Closest direct competitor to Heliswiss in the European heavy lift niche.
• Columbia Helicopters: US-based heavy lift helicopter operator with the largest privately owned fleet of Columbia 107-II Vertol aircraft — the same model operated by Heliswiss. Strongly comparable on fleet, mission profile, and precision external load work.
• Heli Austria: Austrian helicopter operator providing external load, forestry, and aerial work services in Alpine terrain. Direct regional competitor to Heliswiss in DACH-region heavy lift and forestry logging.
• Kmax Helicopters: Specialized operator of Kaman K-MAX heavy lift helicopters for external load work, including logging and construction. Comparable mission profile and customer overlap with Heliswiss.
• Heli-Lift Helicopters: Dutch heavy lift helicopter operator focused on construction, power line, and precision assembly work across Europe. Similar fleet class and service focus to Heliswiss, making it a head-to-head European competitor.
• Rotex Helicopter AG: Swiss helicopter operator providing transport, external load, and aerial work services from a Swiss base. Direct in-country peer to Heliswiss with overlapping use cases.

Broad incumbents

• CHC Helicopter: One of the world's largest helicopter operators with a broad portfolio across offshore, search and rescue, and aerial work. Overlaps with Heliswiss in heavy lift external load missions but at materially greater scale and geographic reach.
• Babcock International (Aviation): Large European aviation services provider with significant helicopter operations, including aerial work and emergency services. Overlaps with Heliswiss on European heavy lift and emergency response tenders.
• Bristow Group: Global helicopter services company serving offshore energy, government, and fixed-wing search and rescue customers. Competes with Heliswiss for international energy infrastructure and emergency response contracts.

Regional players

• Air Zermatt: Swiss helicopter operator focused on rescue, transport, and Alpine operations. Regional peer with overlapping helicopter services and Swiss operational base, though with a different primary mission mix.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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