Silver King Helicopters, Inc.

Name

Silver King Helicopters, Inc.

Legal name

Silver King Helicopters Inc.

Website

https://silverkingheli.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Charter Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Helicopter Sightseeing & Scenic Tours (TLAFACAD), On-Demand/Charter Helicopter Passenger Services (THABAGAB)

Keywords

• Helicopter charter services
• Aerial construction support
• Mining exploration aviation
• Heli-skiing excursions
• Utility transmission line work

Headquarters

HQ city

Smithers

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Charter Services: Core revenue stream from helicopter transportation services for business and pleasure. Services include mining and exploration support, aerial construction, film production, emergency services, transportation, hydro line work, and recreational activities like heli-skiing and fly-in fishing. Pricing is quote-based and customized per project.
2. Merchandise Sales (Swag Shop): E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, jackets), headwear (hats, beanies, toques), and accessories. Products range from basic branded items ($19.95) to premium outerwear ($374.95). Online store accessible 24/7 with shipping to Canadian customers.
3. Consulting Services: Expert consulting services for helicopter transportation logistics, including project planning, contractor relationships, and industry supplier coordination for mining, search & rescue, forestry, power line, and construction operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Silver King Helicopters provides helicopter charter and transportation services across British Columbia, serving both business (mining and exploration, aerial construction, hydro and transmission line work, film production, emergency services, transportation, consulting) and pleasure (heli-skiing, fly-in fishing) clients. Operations are powered by a fleet of seven Airbus AS350 B2 and five AS350 B3 helicopters equipped with long-line vertical reference capabilities (100' to 250'), supporting precision work in remote mountainous terrain. The company also sells branded merchandise through an online Swag Shop.

Product overview

Silver King Helicopters is a helicopter transportation services company offering a unified set of helicopter charter services for both business and pleasure purposes. Business services include Mining & Exploration, Transportation Services, Aerial Construction, Film Production, Hydro & Transmission Lines, Emergencies, and Consulting. Pleasure services include Heli Skiing and Fly in Fishing excursions. The company also operates a Swag Shop selling branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, jackets from Outdoor Research brand) and headwear (toques, hats, beanies). The core helicopter fleet consists of Airbus AS350 Series Helicopters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mining & Exploration Services Long-line helicopter transport and heavy-lift operations for mineral exploration companies, including diamond drilling support, drill rig relocation, remote camp services, geophysics support, and logistical support for remote mountain terrains in British Columbia.
• Transportation Services Customized helicopter charter and transportation for government agencies, search & rescue operations, and commercial entities requiring reliable aerial access across all sectors.
• Aerial Construction Precision long-line helicopter work for aerial construction projects including transmission tower assembly, telephone repeater placement, radio tower placement, and precision drill placement using longlines ranging from 100' to 250'.
• Film Production Services Helicopter filming support for the film and television industry including aerial photography, aerial filming, and crew and equipment transport to remote regions in British Columbia.
• Hydro & Transmission Lines Services Helicopter support for utility and transmission line companies including live-line construction, maintenance, survey inspections, pipeline and hydro line patrols, insulator replacements, and aerial mapping.
• Emergency Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ year customer relationships with clients like Driftwood Diamond Drilling Ltd.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Bella Coola Heli SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership where Silver King Helicopters provides helicopter services for Bella Coola Heli Sports' heli-skiing excursions. Silver King transports skiers to untouched powder in British Columbia's mountains as part of their adventure tourism offerings.
• Great Canadian Heli-SkiingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term partnership described as a 'great partnership' by owners Maaike and Greg Porter. Silver King provides critical helicopter support for Great Canadian Heli-Skiing operations, including flight crew and administrative coordination, described as going 'the extra mile' when faced with challenges.
• BC HydrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BC Hydro for live-line construction and maintenance of utility transmission lines. Silver King's pilots support survey inspections, pipeline and hydro line patrols, insulator replacements, aerial mapping, and logistical consulting to minimize environmental impacts and reduce construction costs.
• Allteck Line ContractorsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Allteck Line Contractors for transmission line construction and maintenance support services using Silver King's helicopter fleet and precision long-line capabilities.
• Twin River PowermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Twin River Power for power infrastructure construction and maintenance support in British Columbia's challenging terrain.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Helicopters: One of Canada's largest helicopter operators providing charter, utility, and aerial work nationally. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio; competes with Silver King on mining, utility, and exploration contracts.
• CHC Helicopter: Global helicopter services company with significant Canadian operations serving offshore, search & rescue, and utility markets. Operates at much larger scale across overlapping end markets.

Direct peers

• Yellowhead Helicopters: BC-based helicopter charter and aerial work provider serving mining, forestry, and tourism. Comparable fleet, customer segments, and regional footprint.
• VIH Helicopters: British Columbia-based helicopter charter operator providing on-demand and contract services to mining, utility, forestry, and tourism clients. Closest direct competitor to Silver King in BC charter and long-line work.
• Blackcomb Helicopters: Whistler, BC-based helicopter operator providing charter, heli-skiing support, and aerial services. Directly overlaps with Silver King's BC tourism and charter business.
• Alpine Helicopters: BC-based helicopter operator offering charter, long-line, and tourism services across western Canada. Directly comparable in mission mix and geography to Silver King.
• Helijet International: BC-based helicopter operator offering scheduled and charter passenger services, including tourism and VIP transport. Comparable passenger-charter business with overlapping BC geography.

Regional players

• Pacific Helicopter Tours: BC-based helicopter tour operator providing sightseeing and charter services. Comparable leisure offerings but more focused on tourism than industrial work.
• North Shore Helicopter Tours: Vancouver-area helicopter tour and charter operator focused on sightseeing and VIP services. Overlaps with Silver King's pleasure segment but concentrated in a different BC region.

Emerging players

• Highland Helicopters: Smaller BC helicopter operator offering charter and tourism services. Comparable scale and offerings to Silver King but with a narrower mission set.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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