Mavi Air, Turkiye

What Mavi Air, Turkiye does

Mavi Air is a hybrid helicopter services company founded in 2019 in Bodrum, Turkey, operating as a subsidiary of Vivaah Havacilik ve Org. Hiz. Ltd. Sti. The Turkish operating entity (VİVAAH HAVACILIK VE ORGANİZASYON HİZMETLERİ LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ) runs an on-demand helicopter business from Bodrum-Milas serving the Turkish Riviera and Greek islands. The company operates an Airbus H130-based fleet with ACH Line configuration, Garmin G500H TXi avionics, NVIS compatibility, noise-sensitive-area certification, and emergency flotation systems, offering scenic flights, excursion flights to sites including Pamukkale and Ephesus, adventure packages (heligolf, paragliding, e-bike, hot air balloon combinations), exclusive occasion flights, and VIP point-to-point transfers to luxury resorts. Pricing is premium and publicly disclosed, including EUR 4,000/hour for Bodrum tours, EUR 2,830/person for Pamukkale excursions, and EUR 2,380/person for Ephesus excursions. Distribution combines direct booking (website, WhatsApp, phone) with channel partnerships through TURSAB membership, Oman Air Holidays, Kuwait Airways Holidays, and the Greek Airtaxi Network.

In 2024, Mavi Air expanded into European fixed-wing charter and cargo operations using Tecnam P2012 aircraft across Austria, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, and established a separate Dubai-based subsidiary, Mavi Air Helicopter Trading LLC (Citadel Tower, Business Bay), which trades, dry-leases, and offers lease-to-own arrangements for Airbus H160, ACH 130, H125, and H130 (T2) helicopters to private buyers, corporate operators, and government entities across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. The Dubai entity is supported by a global OEM/operator/broker/MRO network and offers a structured Lease Fund product alongside mission-ready configurations for HEMS, SAR, offshore/energy, law enforcement, and aerial survey use cases. With 5 employees and no disclosed external funding, Mavi Air remains a tightly-held, founder-led boutique operation spanning luxury tourism, aviation services, and helicopter brokerage.

Name

Mavi Air, Turkiye

Legal name

VİVAAH HAVACILIK VE ORGANİZASYON HİZMETLERİ LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ

Website

https://maviair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mavi Air operates a hybrid helicopter service from Bodrum, Turkey, offering luxury tourism tours, VIP transfers, and excursions to high-net-worth travelers and luxury resorts. Its Dubai subsidiary trades and leases Airbus helicopters globally to private buyers, corporate operators, and government entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Charter and Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing (TLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

VIP/Executive Helicopter Transport (THABAGAH), Helicopter Event & VIP Transport Services (TLAFACAG), On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB)

Keywords

• Helicopter charter services
• Helicopter trading and leasing
• VIP airport transfers
• Aerial tourism experiences
• On-demand helicopter flights

Headquarters

HQ city

Bodrum

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Tours and Scenic Flights: Mavi Air offers hourly helicopter tours (4,000 EUR/hour for Bodrum tours) and per-person excursion flights to destinations like Pamukkale (2,830 EUR) and Ephesus (2,380 EUR). Tours include scenic flights, adventure activities, experience flights, and exclusive event flights.
2. VIP Helicopter Transfers: Private helicopter airport transfers and point-to-point transport services connecting airports, resorts, and destinations across Turkey. Pricing varies by route and flight time.
3. Helicopter Trading and Leasing: Dubai-based Mavi Air Helicopter Trading LLC specializes in global helicopter acquisition, trading, and lease-to-own arrangements. Services include sourcing, technical evaluation, transaction management, and delivery logistics for helicopters including Airbus H160, ACH 130, H125, and H130 (T2).
4. Charter and Cargo Flights: Mavi Air recently expanded into charter and cargo flights using Tecnam P2012 aircraft in Austria, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, demonstrating diversification beyond tourism helicopter operations.
5. Exclusive Events and Special Charters: Premium services including gender reveal flights, romantic proposals, wedding helicopter experiences, influencer photoshoots, and custom charter requests for special occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mavi Air operates a hybrid on-demand helicopter service from its Bodrum, Turkey base offering scenic flights, excursion tours, adventure experiences, and VIP airport transfers using Airbus H130 helicopters. Its Dubai-based entity, Mavi Air Helicopter Trading LLC, specializes in global helicopter trading, dry leasing, and lease-to-own financing of Airbus H160, ACH 130, H125, and H130 (T2) models for private buyers, corporate operators, and government entities.

Product overview

Mavi Air operates as a hybrid helicopter service company with two distinct divisions: Bodrum Operations (Turkey) providing on-demand helicopter tours, scenic flights, excursion flights, adventure flights, experience flights, exclusive flights, VIP transfers, and Greece cross-border transfers using Airbus H130 helicopters; and Dubai Operations specializing in helicopter trading, leasing, and lease-to-own financing for Airbus models including H160, ACH 130, H125, and H130 (T2). The company serves private buyers, corporate operators, government entities, and tourism clients across Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Turkey. Founded in 2019 as a subsidiary of Vivaah Havacilik ve Org. Hiz. Ltd. Sti.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scenic Flights Aerial sightseeing helicopter tours over the Bodrum Peninsula, Aegean coast, and historic sites; routes include Peninsula Bays, Aegean Sunset, Secret Islands, Lake Bafa Nature Park, and Datca & Knidos. Offered to tourists and luxury travelers.
• Excursion Flights Guided helicopter tours to historical and cultural destinations including Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Hidden Village, Bafa Nature Park, and Dalyan & Caunos. Targeted at tourists seeking day-trip experiences.
• Adventure Flights Active adventure helicopter tours combining flight with outdoor activities such as Heligolf, E-bike tours, Lake Bafa with E-bike, hiking to Mt. Latmus, Ölüdeniz paragliding, and hot air balloon over Pamukkale.
• Experience Flights Lifestyle helicopter experiences including Olive Grove tours and Wine Tasting at Mor Salkım Winery in Bodrum.
• Exclusive Flights Premium occasion-based helicopter experiences including Gender Reveal by Heli, Propose in Style with Heli, and Romantic Heli tours.
• VIP Helicopter Transfers Private helicopter transfer services between airports (Milas Bodrum, Dalaman, Izmir, Antalya), resorts, and destinations across Turkey, including Greece transfers to Mykonos, Crete, and Santorini.
• Greece Transfers Cross-border helicopter transfer services between Turkey and Greek islands including Mykonos, Crete, and Santorini, with excursion options.
• Airbus H160 Helicopter Lease Premium multi-mission helicopter available for dry lease from Dubai operations. Features 12-seat sound-attenuated cabin, Rig'N Fly mode, dual radio altimeters, Cat 1 high-speed hoist, 1,600 kg cargo sling, full NVIS compatibility, and emergency flotation.
• Airbus ACH 130 Helicopter Lease Luxury helicopter available for lease with 7-seat ACH Line cabin, Bose high-impedance headsets, Garmin G500H TXi glass cockpit avionics, enhanced air conditioning, tinted windows, and Engine Air Particle Separator. Fully customizable exterior paint scheme.
• Airbus H125 Helicopter Lease High-performance single-engine helicopter available for lease featuring 2,370 kg Internal Gross Weight kit with dual hydraulics, 1,400 kg cargo swing, full Garmin Suite (G500H TXi, GTN 650Xi, GTX 345R ADS-B), Engine Air Particle Separator, and emergency flotation gear.
• Airbus H130 (T2) Helicopter Lease High-visibility mission-configured helicopter available via Lease-to-Own with 1,500 kg cargo sling, dual external mirrors, tail boom ballast, cable cutter system, emergency flotation, Light Data Recorder, and full Garmin G500H TXi suite with ADS-B In/Out.
• Helicopter Trading and Acquisition Services End-to-end helicopter acquisition support including global sourcing, technical evaluation, transaction management, and delivery logistics for private buyers, corporate operators, and government entities through the Dubai trading entity.
• Lease-to-Own & Structured Lease Fund Helicopter acquisition financing program offered through Dubai operations enabling operators to progress toward ownership through structured lease arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 24 years of combined aviation industry experience
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Oman Air HolidaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOman Air Holidays partners with Mavi Air to offer helicopter tour experiences as part of Oman Air holiday packages, expanding customer reach to Middle East travelers seeking Turkish tourism experiences.
• AirbuscoreTechnology or IntegrationAirbus is the aircraft provider for Mavi Air's helicopter fleet. Mavi Air operates Airbus H130 helicopters (primary), H125, ACH 130, and H160 models. The partnership emphasizes Airbus helicopters' safety-first approach and noise certification for eco-tourism operations.
• Kuwait Airways HolidaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKuwait Airways Holidays partners with Mavi Air to offer helicopter tour experiences as part of holiday packages, providing customer referrals for Turkish tourism operations.
• Greek Airtaxi NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek Airtaxi Network partnership enables cross-border helicopter transfer services between Turkey and Greece, including flights to Mykonos, Crete, and Santorini islands.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lobo Leasing: Independent helicopter lessor (now part of LCI Aviation) focused on twin-engine Airbus and Leonardo platforms. Comparable to Mavi Air Dubai's structured lease/lease-to-own activity at a larger institutional scale.
• Sundance Helicopters: Las Vegas-based helicopter tour and charter operator offering Grand Canyon excursions, VIP transport, and event flights. Comparable product mix (tours, transfers, special events) and luxury customer focus.
• HeliFlite: US-based on-demand private helicopter charter service targeting corporate executives and luxury travelers. Closely comparable business model: hourly/destination-based pricing, premium customer segment, and shared/private charter options.

Regional players

• Associated Aircraft Group: US East Coast-based executive helicopter charter operator offering on-demand and fractional services to corporate clients. Comparable in business model (premium on-demand charter) but focused on the US Northeast.
• HeliDubai: Dubai-based helicopter tour and charter operator offering VIP transfers, sightseeing, and aerial experiences across the UAE. Directly comparable offering-by-offering to Mavi Air's Bodrum operations but anchored in the UAE market.
• HeliSky (Italy): Italian helicopter tour and charter operator offering VIP transfers and tourism experiences. Comparable product mix to Mavi Air's Bodrum operations, particularly relevant given the 2024 European expansion into Italy.

Broad incumbents

• Rotortrade: Global helicopter reseller and lessor specializing in pre-owned Airbus and Leonardo helicopters. Directly comparable to Mavi Air Dubai's helicopter trading activity, though with deeper inventory and a longer track record.
• Milestone Aviation Group: Global helicopter leasing company (owned by GE Capital) with a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of Airbus, AgustaWestland, and Sikorsky aircraft. Relevant comparable for Mavi Air Dubai's trading/leasing ambitions, though vastly larger and more established.
• Blade Air Mobility: Listed urban air mobility and on-demand helicopter/charter platform operating across multiple US and European cities. Most comparable as a direct on-demand helicopter passenger services operator at meaningful scale, though significantly larger and asset-diverse.
• Vert (Airbus Helicopters UAM): Airbus Helicopters' urban air mobility brand offering on-demand helicopter and eVTOL services in select markets. Adjacent comparable given shared reliance on Airbus fleet and on-demand helicopter service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maviair

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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