Horizon Helicopters Ltd.

Name

Horizon Helicopters Ltd.

Legal name

Horizon Helicopters Ltd.

Website

https://horizonhelicopters.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Horizon Helicopters Ltd. is a privately held, locally owned helicopter services operator based in Whitehorse, Yukon, serving mining and exploration firms, government agencies (notably Parks Canada for search and rescue), tourism operators, and wildfire management clients across Yukon and northern British Columbia through a diversified Airbus fleet and three operational bases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Charter Services

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Demand/Charter Helicopter Passenger Services (THABAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scenic & Sightseeing Helicopter Tours (THABAGAE), VIP/Executive Helicopter Transport (THABAGAH)

Keywords

• Helicopter charter services
• Aerial search rescue
• Mineral exploration support
• Helicopter tourism operations
• Wildfire management aviation

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitehorse

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Charter Services: Customized helicopter charter services for various needs including transporting to remote locations, mountain activities, and equipment delivery to remote sites. Billed per flight hour or per mission basis.
2. Specialized Operations: Contracted services for mineral exploration, search and rescue, environmental monitoring, wildlife management, and wildfire management. These are typically project-based or contracted services.
3. Scenic Tours and Heliskiing: Recreational helicopter tours including heli-biking and heliskiing partnerships. Seasonal revenue stream during winter months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Horizon Helicopters Ltd. operates a fleet of Airbus helicopters (AS332L2 Super Puma, AS350B3e/B3/SD2/SD, EC120B, EC135P2+) from three bases in Whitehorse, Dawson City, and Atlin to provide specialized aerial services. The company sells customized helicopter charter services, mineral exploration support, search and rescue operations, environmental monitoring, wildlife management, wildfire management, heliskiing partnerships, and scenic tours across the Yukon and Northern British Columbia. Services are quoted per mission based on aircraft type, duration, payload, and operational complexity.

Product overview

Horizon Helicopters Ltd. is a 100% locally owned and operated helicopter transportation company based in Whitehorse, Yukon, operating a fleet of Airbus aircraft (AS350 series and EC120) for various commercial and specialized aviation services. The company operates seven helicopter models ranging from light single-engine (EC120B) to heavy-lift twin-engine (AS332L2 Super Puma), and offers multiple service lines including mineral exploration, search and rescue, environmental monitoring, wildlife management, heliskiing, wildfire management, and charter services. The fleet is complemented by specialized equipment integrations including the Boost-Human External Cargo System, BLR fast fin system, Maximum Pilot View Kit, and Aero Design helicopter bike rack.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mineral Exploration Services
• Search and Rescue Services
• Environmental Monitoring Services
• Wildlife Management Services
• Wildfire Management Services
• Heliskiing Services
• Charter Services
• Scenic Helicopter Tours

Quantifiable outcome

• Only operator in Yukon with night vision goggle capability for night operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tr'ondek Hwech'in First NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Nation partnership aimed at supporting citizens of Tr'ondek Hwech'in through aviation and wellness grants, scholarship programs, increased access to job opportunities, and economic stimulus in the region.
• Nacho Nyak Dun Yukon First NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Nation partnership aimed at supporting citizens of Nacho Nyak Dun through aviation and wellness grants, scholarship programs, increased access to job opportunities, and economic stimulus in the region.
• Yukon HeliskicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Yukon Heliski to offer heliskiing services. All Astars equipped with ski baskets, with access to ski runs in Yukon and Northern BC.
• Boost Systems (Boost-Human External Cargo System)coreTechnology or IntegrationUtilization of Boost-Human External Cargo System for search and rescue operations, enabling rescues from Canada's highest mountains.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Summit Air: Yukon-based fixed-wing and helicopter operator serving northern communities, mining, and tourism — a direct regional peer whose Atlin-area connections overlap with Horizon's BC satellite base.
• Yellowhead Helicopters: Alberta-based helicopter operator with strong mining, exploration, wildfire, and SAR work; directly comparable to Horizon's resource-sector and government contract mix.
• Helijet International: Western Canadian helicopter operator providing charter, VIP, Medevac, and SAR services from BC bases, overlapping directly with Horizon on charter, scenic, and emergency response work in similar geographies.
• Blackcomb Helicopters: BC-based helicopter operator providing heli-skiing, scenic tours, SAR support, and charter — a direct comparable on tourism and government contract work to Horizon.
• Cougar Helicopters: Canadian helicopter operator providing SAR, Medevac, offshore, and charter services; comparable in mission profile and SAR/government contract positioning to Horizon.
• Phoenix Heli-Flight: Alberta-based helicopter operator focused on wildfire, mining, exploration, and SAR — closely comparable service mix and customer base to Horizon's resource-sector work.
• Alpine Helicopters: Western Canadian helicopter operator offering charter, tourism, mining support, and SAR across BC and Alberta, with a comparable Airbus/Astar fleet mix and similar remote-operations customer base.

Broad incumbents

• VIH Aviation Group: Largest Canadian helicopter operator (formerly Canadian Helicopters/ HNZ), offering charter, SAR, Medevac, and MRO across Canada — a broader incumbent overlapping with Horizon on multiple service lines and geographies.

Emerging players

• North American Helicopters: Canadian helicopter operator offering charter and specialty services; an adjacent peer with comparable charter and utility mission profiles to Horizon.

Regional players

• Heli-Lift Industries: Western Canadian helicopter operator with charter, external load, and utility work in BC and Alberta, overlapping with Horizon's mining/exploration charter and heavy-lift segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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