Hélity Copter Airlines

Name

Hélity Copter Airlines

Legal name

GLOBAL AERONAUTICS SOLUTIONS CORP, S.L.

Website

https://helity.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Helicopter Passenger Airline

NAICS

Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Scheduled Helicopter Passenger Transport (Commuter/Route-Based) (TLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB), Helicopter Airport Transfers & Ground-Connection Shuttles (TLAFACAE)

Keywords

• Helicopter airline services
• Scheduled helicopter flights
• Private charter aviation
• Helicopter maintenance services
• Aerial passenger transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Ceuta

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scheduled Flight Tickets: One-time ticket sales for helicopter flights between Ceuta and Algeciras/Málaga. Prices range from €60-€98 for general passengers and €19.66-€29.99 for residents on Algeciras routes, and €205-€215 general / €55.92-€62.08 resident for Málaga routes.
2. Excess Baggage Fees: Passengers can check baggage up to 15kg included. Additional weight beyond 15kg is charged at €7-€10 per kg.
3. Private Charter Services: Charter flights for institutional events, corporations, sport teams, panoramic flights, and emergency response. Price customized per itinerary, time, date, and additional services (transport, hotels, connections).
4. Parcel and Merchandise Transport: Freight and parcel transport service between Ceuta-Algeciras-Ceuta, particularly useful for companies and freelancers. Contact through [email protected] or 856 22 11 50 ext 2.
5. Integral Travel Management (HÉLITY Club): Point of sale service offering ticket purchases plus travel connections (train, plane), hotel stays, travel packages, car rentals (Enterprise/Europcar), and personalized trip planning through Ronda 63 travel agency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hélity operates scheduled passenger helicopter flights connecting Ceuta with Algeciras, Málaga, and Melilla across the Strait of Gibraltar, offering 7-minute and 25-minute crossings as an alternative to boat and road transport. The company supplements scheduled service with private charter, parcel and freight transport between Ceuta and Algeciras, integral travel management through HÉLITY Club, and EASA Part 145 certified AW139 helicopter maintenance services for third-party operators. The fleet consists of three owned AW139 aircraft, and the company has operated more than 60,085 flights carrying 631,895 passengers since launch.

Product overview

Hélity Copter Airlines operates as a regional helicopter airline offering regular scheduled flight services across the Strait of Gibraltar. The core product is its regular helicopter flight service connecting Ceuta with Algeciras, Málaga, and Melilla. The company supplements this with Private Charter services for custom flights, Parcel/Merchandise transport for cargo between Ceuta and Algeciras, HÉLITY Club for integrated travel management including connections and car rentals, and MRO services for AW139 helicopter maintenance. The fleet consists of three owned AW139 aircraft operated since June 2017.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HÉLITY Club: Exclusive customer service point offering ticket purchasing, connection management, car rental agreements with Enterprise and Eurocar, and travel agency services in collaboration with Ronda 63 travel agency.

Products and services

• Regular Helicopter Flights (Ceuta–Algeciras / Ceuta–Málaga) Scheduled helicopter passenger service connecting Ceuta with Algeciras (10-minute flight), Málaga (30-minute flight), and Melilla across the Strait of Gibraltar, offering 7-minute and 25-minute crossings as a fast alternative to boat and road transport. Targeted at Ceuta residents, non-resident visitors, and business travelers, with fares ranging from €19.66 to €215 per passenger depending on route, residency status, and time of travel.
• Private Charter Customized on-demand helicopter charter service for institutional events, corporations, sports teams, panoramic flights across Ceuta and the Strait of Gibraltar, and emergency response. Pricing is tailored per itinerary, time, date, and additional services (ground transport, hotels, onward connections).
• Parcel and Merchandise Transport Fast freight and parcel transport service between Ceuta and Algeciras, especially designed for companies and freelancers needing same-day cross-strait shipping of merchandise and parcels as an alternative to sea and road freight.
• HÉLITY Club (Integral Travel Management) Premium customer service point and integral travel management offering that bundles helicopter ticket purchasing with onward connections (train and plane), hotel bookings, travel packages, car rental agreements (Enterprise and Europcar with unlimited mileage from Málaga and Algeciras), and personalized trip planning in collaboration with the Ronda 63 travel agency.
• MRO Services (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) EASA Part 145 authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for AW139 helicopters, offered to third-party operators and covering scheduled revisions up to 6,000 flight hours / 8 years, engine maintenance up to 900 flight hours / 12 months, structural repairs, and annual float inspections, performed by staff with 12+ years of AW139 experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 minutes flight time Ceuta-Algeciras vs 1 hour by boat
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Enterprise Rent-A-CarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental partnership offering unlimited mileage agreements for customers traveling from Málaga and Algeciras. Part of HÉLITY Club integral travel management service.
• EuropcarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental partnership with unlimited mileage for HéLITY customers at competitive rates from Algeciras and Málaga locations.
• Ronda 63 Travel AgencycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExperienced travel agency collaboration for HÉLITY Club, providing connections (train, plane), hotel bookings, travel packages, and personalized trip planning.
• Onlogistics.esminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner handling parcel and merchandise transport services between Ceuta-Algeciras-Ceuta. Contact: [email protected], 856 22 11 50 ext 2.
• Iberia AirlinescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCodeshare connection partner providing seamless connections to/from Madrid and Barcelona via HéLITY flights from Málaga. Coordinated schedules for same-day connections.
• Air EuropacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerConnection partner for flights from Madrid to Málaga with coordinated HéLITY connections for travel to/from Ceuta.
• Vueling AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConnection partner for Barcelona-Málaga routes with coordinated schedules for HéLITY connections to Ceuta.
• Air NostrumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional airline connection partner providing flights from Madrid to Málaga with coordinated HéLITY connections.
• RenfecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrain operator partnership providing Altaria high-speed rail connections Algeciras-Madrid and coordinated schedules with HéLITY flights.
• Bureau VeritasminorOthersThird-party certification company conducting annual audits and issuing ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bristow Helicopters: Global helicopter operator with significant AW139 fleet and EASA-certified maintenance, serving offshore, SAR, and scheduled utility segments. Comparable in fleet type, AOC scope, and rotorcraft service mix, but operates at much larger international scale.
• CHC Helicopter: One of the world's largest helicopter operators with AW139/S-92 fleets serving offshore oil & gas, search and rescue, and emergency medical transport. Comparable as a multi-AOC scheduled/charter helicopter operator; broader geographic footprint and segment mix.

Regional players

• Loganair: UK regional scheduled airline serving remote and island communities (Orkney, Shetland, Hebrides) where helicopter/fixed-wing connections are the only practical links. Comparable business model of operating scheduled commuter air services on geographically constrained routes where substitutability is limited.
• Air Nostrum: Iberia regional franchise partner operating scheduled turboprop/regional jet services connecting smaller Spanish cities. Comparable as a scheduled short-haul partner serving underserved Spanish regional routes with similar modal integration into Iberia/Air Europa networks.
• Widerøe: Norway's regional scheduled airline operating short take-off and landing (STOL) routes connecting coastal communities. Comparable as a publicly subsidized regional commuter operator with exclusive route rights on geographically constrained corridors.

Others

• AENA Aeropuertos: Spanish state-owned airport operator managing Málaga Airport where Hélity operates a point of sale, and operator of the first AENA-managed heliport in Ceuta. Relevant as the infrastructure counterparty that governs Hélity's access to slot, terminal, and ground-handling resources.
• Leonardo Helicopters (formerly AgustaWestland): OEM manufacturer of the AW139 and AW169 helicopter families and Hélity's Authorized Maintenance Center partner. Comparable as the platform supplier; relevant for understanding fleet economics, MRO scope, and aircraft lifecycle costs central to Hélity's operating model.

Direct peers

• Babcock MCS Spain (formerly INAER): Spain's largest helicopter operator (HEMS, offshore, utility, charter), headquartered in Iberia with EASA Part 145 capabilities and an AW139 fleet. Directly comparable as a Spanish scheduled/charter helicopter operator with similar AOC and maintenance infrastructure, but at materially larger scale.
• Helicopteros del Sureste: Spanish helicopter operator providing charter, aerial work, and emergency services across Iberia. Comparable as a domestic Spanish EASA-licensed helicopter operator with charter and utility focus, competing in similar end markets.

Emerging players

• PHI Aviation: Offshore and onshore helicopter operator with significant AW139 exposure, serving oil & gas and air medical transport globally. Comparable as an AW139-heavy operator offering charter/nonscheduled passenger services under EASA-equivalent regulatory regimes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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