Tahiti Nui Helicopters

What Tahiti Nui Helicopters does

Tahiti Nui Helicopters is a French Polynesian civil helicopter operator established in 2017 as a 50/50 joint venture between Air Tahiti Nui (the territory's flagship international air carrier) and HBG (Heli France Group, a Franco-Swiss helicopter operator with ~80 helicopters across Europe, Africa, and South America). The company was created to fill the service gap left when the only prior civil helicopter operator in French Polynesia ceased operations in June 2017. Structured as a simplified joint stock company with 246,000,000 XPF in registered capital, TNH operates from two bases — Tahiti Faa'a Airport (headquarters) and the Bora Bora Pago dropzone in Nunue — and holds the only civil helicopter approval for public transport in the territory.

The company's core technology is a 3-aircraft fleet comprising Airbus AS350 B2 (H125) single-engine and H135 twin-engine helicopters. The AS350 B2 is configured as a multi-mission utility platform with external load capacity exceeding 1 ton (2,200 lbs) and reconfiguration time under one hour. The H135 is configured in EVASAN (medical evacuation) form with reduced-vibration characteristics and advanced cockpit avionics. Together, the fleet supports four service lines: panoramic scenic flights (9 named tours from Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora ranging 20-45 minutes, priced 295-2,430 EUR), private inter-island transfers across 8 Society Archipelago islands, aerial work (load transport, filming, firefighting with water bucket reload under 10 seconds, parachute drops), and medical evacuation services for SAMU and private medical regulators.

The revenue model is a mix of one-time leisure bookings (DTC via FareHarbor, gift vouchers, hotel/tour operator distribution) and professional services contracts (medical evacuation, aerial work, corporate transfers). Primary customers are tourists and leisure travelers, with secondary B2B segments in healthcare (SAMU), private aviation passengers, and construction/media companies. GTM is hybrid: direct-to-consumer for leisure bookings through online platform and 7-day phone reservations, supplemented by enterprise field sales for medical and corporate contracts. TNH markets via its own website with embedded FareHarbor booking, social media galleries, email inquiries, and third-party voucher sales through hotels (including The Brando) and tour operators across French Polynesia.

Name

Tahiti Nui Helicopters

Legal name

Tahiti Nui Helicopters

Website

https://tahitinuihelicopters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tahiti Nui Helicopters is the only civil helicopter operator approved for public transport in French Polynesia, running a 3-aircraft fleet (AS350 B2 and H135) from bases in Tahiti and Bora Bora to serve tourists, medical evacuation services (SAMU), inter-island transfers, and aerial work clients across the Society Archipelago.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Charter and Aerial Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing (TLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Helicopter Resort & Remote Destination Transfers (TLAFACAF), On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB), Remote & Rural Community Passenger Lift Services (THABAGAI)

Keywords

• Helicopter charter services
• Scenic helicopter tours
• Medical air evacuation
• Aerial work services
• Inter-island transfers

Headquarters

HQ city

Faa'a

HQ country

French Polynesia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scenic Helicopter Flights: Panoramic helicopter tours over French Polynesia islands including Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora. Sold as individual tickets or gift vouchers.
2. Inter-island Helicopter Transfers: Private helicopter transfers between Society Archipelago islands including Tahiti, Moorea, Tetiaroa, Bora Bora, Huahine, Raiatea, Maupiti, and Tahaa.
3. Medical Evacuation Services: Medical evacuation (EVASAN) services hired by SAMU or private medical regulations for urgent interventions or inter-hospital transfers from dispensaries.
4. Aerial Work Services: Load transport, aerial photography and filming, firefighting with water pocket reload capability, and parachute drops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tahiti Nui Helicopters operates scheduled and chartered helicopter services across French Polynesia's Society Archipelago, using a fleet of AS350 B2 (H125) and H135 aircraft. The company provides four core service lines: panoramic scenic flights for tourists, private inter-island transfers, aerial work (load lifting, firefighting, aerial filming), and emergency medical evacuations (EVASAN) in coordination with SAMU. Services are sold primarily through an online booking platform (FareHarbor), with operational bases at Tahiti Faa'a Airport and Bora Bora.

Product overview

Tahiti Nui Helicopters operates as a Polynesian helicopter company approved for public transport, offering a unified portfolio of helicopter services centered around scenic flights, inter-island transfers, aerial work, and medical evacuation. The company operates a fleet of two aircraft types (AS350 B2/H125 and H135) and serves locations in Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora. Scenic flight products include 9 distinct named tours ranging from 20 to 45 minutes, while inter-island transfers connect 8 islands in the Society Archipelago. Booking is handled through FareHarbor integration, and the company maintains operational bases at Tahiti Faa'a Airport and Bora Bora Pago dropzone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scenic Flights Panoramic helicopter tours over French Polynesia departing from Tahiti, Moorea, or Bora Bora, offering aerial views of lagoons, mountains, valleys, and volcanic landscapes. Multiple tour durations from 20 to 45 minutes including named products such as 'To the very heart', 'Mutiny on the Bounty', 'Moz from Tahiti', 'The Complete Moz', 'Shades of Blue', 'The Heart of Tupai', and 'Tupai Escape'. Targeted at tourists and leisure travelers.
• Inter-island Transfer Private helicopter transfer services between Society Archipelago islands including Tahiti, Moorea, Tetiaroa, Bora Bora, Huahine, Raiatea, Maupiti, and Tahaa. Subject to passenger count and weight restrictions by destination. Used by private jet passengers and tourists seeking fast connections without commercial flight delays.
• Aerial Work Specialized helicopter operations including load lifting for construction sites, aerial photography and videography, firefighting support with water bucket capabilities (water pocket reload in under 10 seconds), and parachute drops. Services support sporting events such as Hawaiki Nui and Tahiti Pearl Regatta.
• Medical Evacuation (EVASAN) Emergency helicopter medical transport services from dispensaries and hospitals, including inter-hospital transfers. Operates in coordination with SAMU (Service d'Aide Médicale Urgente) and private medical regulators using H135 aircraft configured for medical evacuation with reduced vibration for patient comfort.
• Gift Voucher Prepaid gift certificates for helicopter scenic flights, available for purchase through FareHarbor. Recipients can book flights from Tahiti, Moorea, or Bora Bora with customizable greeting card options.
• Tupai Escape Scenic Tour 30-minute helicopter experience combining aerial views of Bora Bora with extended time (40+ minutes on request) on Tupai island, the heart-shaped atoll. Customized experience for couples, families, or friends.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vibration reduction for patient comfort during medical evacuations
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Brando ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTetiaroa transfer partner requiring email reservation at [email protected] or phone +689 40 866 366 for helicopter transfers to Tetiaroa island where The Brando resort is located.
• SAMU (Service d'Aide Médicale Urgente)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic medical emergency service that hires Tahiti Nui Helicopters for medical evacuations from dispensaries and inter-hospital transfers in French Polynesia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mont-Blanc Hélicoptères: Sister company under HBG (50% parent of TNH), operating helicopter tours and transport across the French Alps and beyond. Direct corporate sibling with shared HBG technical/operational platform and similar business model applied to European tourism.

Direct peers

• Blue Hawaiian Helicopters: Largest helicopter tour operator in Hawaii offering scenic flights, doors-off tours, and inter-island charters. Closely comparable business model to TNH with multi-island scenic operations, premium pricing, and tourism-driven demand.
• Hélicoptères de France: French helicopter operator providing scenic flights, aerial work, and transport services. Comparable in business model offering tourist and commercial aerial services with similar fleet configuration (AS350, EC130) to TNH.
• Maverick Aviation Group: Helicopter tour and charter operator based in Las Vegas with premium positioning in scenic and charter services. Comparable in delivering high-end aerial tourism experiences with modern EC130/H130 fleet.
• Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters: Major sightseeing helicopter operator (now part of Sightseeing/holding group) operating scenic flights and charter tours. Comparable in offering consumer helicopter experiences with diversified tour portfolio and online booking.
• Vol Hélicoptère: French helicopter tour operator offering scenic flights across France (Paris, Alps, Provence). Comparable in the French/European helicopter tourism market and connected to the same Franco-Swiss helicopter ecosystem as TNH via HBG group.

Regional players

• Air Tahiti: Regional airline serving the same Society Archipelago islands (Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, etc.) and sister company to TNH via Air Tahiti Nui parentage. Comparable as an inter-island transport provider serving the same geography and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tahiti-helicopters

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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