Helicopter Lifting Services Pty Ltd

What Helicopter Lifting Services Pty Ltd does

Helicopter Lifting Services Pty Ltd (HLS) is an Australian proprietary limited company founded in 2009 that operates as a specialty helicopter crane and aerial lifting services provider. The company deploys a fleet of more than 20 helicopters spanning light utility, twin-engine, and heavy-lift airframes (Bell 206L4, Eurocopter AS350 B2/B3, S58HT, MD900 NOTAR, BO105, Bell 205++, UH60 Black Hawk, Bell UH1H) to deliver precision lifting where conventional cranes cannot operate, including HVAC installation, structural steel placement, solar farm construction, telecommunications tower upgrades, fire fighting, aerial advertising, and difficult-access residential and marine projects.

The company's core technology combines its diverse aircraft fleet with proprietary rigging equipment, including a registered Helicopter Long Lines system using heat-treated UHMWPE rope with Durathane coating (sub-3.7% elongation, proof-load tested to AS1380.1 and AS4497.2 by NATA-accredited assessors), high-strength cargo nets, modular gear bags with 240 kg working load limits, custom aircraft covers, and the Cubi System of modular floating docks distributed in partnership with International Solutions Pty Ltd. Equipment is insured by Lloyds of London. Operations are supported by ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, and AS/NZS 4801:2001 certifications.

HLS generates revenue through project-based professional services (quote-driven engagements priced on lift weight, access difficulty, helicopter type, duration, and location) and hardware sales of proprietary lifting equipment. It sells directly to enterprise clients via field sales and a website quick-quote funnel (1300 435 454), targeting construction, infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, advertising, residential, and government segments across Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. Notable customers include Telstra, Peabody Energy, ORICA, AGILE Energy, Coca-Cola Amatil, Uber Eats, Netflix, Adidas, Amazon Prime Video, Cars24, and the Port Authority of New South Wales.

Name

Helicopter Lifting Services Pty Ltd

Legal name

Helicopter Lifting Services Pty Ltd

Website

https://helicopterliftingservices.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helicopter Lifting Services Pty Ltd (HLS) is an Australian helicopter crane and aerial lifting operator, founded 2009, using a 20+ helicopter fleet to deliver precision heavy-lift, construction, telecommunications, fire fighting, and aerial advertising services to enterprise and government clients across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerial Crane and Helicopter Lifting Services

NAICS

Air Transportation (481), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Charter & Sightseeing (TLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Helicopter lifting services
• Aerial crane operations
• Heavy lift logistics
• External load operations
• Construction helicopter support

Headquarters

HQ city

Potts Point

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Lifting and Aerial Crane Services: Primary revenue stream from precision helicopter lifting, aerial crane operations, and heavy-lift logistics. Services include HVAC installation, structural steel placement, solar installations, remote site logistics, pool and spa lifts, construction support, fire fighting, and advertising. Revenue generated on a project-by-project basis.
2. Helicopter Equipment and Products: Sale of proprietary lifting equipment including Helicopter Long Lines, Cargo Nets, Gear Bags, Custom Aircraft Covers, and Helicopter Long Lines. Products insured by Lloyds of London and comply with Australian Standards for Lifting Equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Helicopter Lifting Services provides specialised helicopter lifting, aerial crane, and heavy-lift logistics solutions across Australia using a versatile fleet of 20+ helicopters. Services include precision lifting for HVAC systems, structural steel, solar installations, remote site logistics, fire fighting, aerial advertising, concrete delivery, and difficult access operations. The company also sells proprietary lifting equipment including long lines, cargo nets, gear bags, custom aircraft covers, and modular floating dock systems.

Product overview

Helicopter Lifting Services (HLS) operates as a helicopter crane and aerial lifting services company offering both specialized helicopter lifting operations and proprietary lifting equipment products. Their product portfolio consists of five core offerings: the Cubi System (modular floating docks for marine and aviation applications), Helicopter Long Lines (specialized rope systems with UHMWPE and Durathane coating), Helicopter Cargo Nets (high-strength nets in various constructions), Custom Aircraft Covers (weather-protective covers), and Helicopter Gear Bags (modular bags for hoist training and equipment transport). The company also provides comprehensive helicopter lifting services including heavy lifting, construction support, difficult access operations, fire fighting, advertising, and concrete delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy Lifting Helicopters Precision heavy-lift helicopter services for major construction, infrastructure, and energy projects, with up to 10-tonne lift capacity using aircraft such as the UH60 Black Hawk, Bell 205++, and S58HT.
• Construction Helicopters Specialised helicopter lifting services supporting construction projects including HVAC installation, structural steel placement, and rooftop equipment delivery where traditional crane access is impractical.
• Helicopter Crane Services General helicopter crane services covering aerial crane operations from smaller precision lifts to complex, high-value construction and infrastructure projects.
• Difficult Access Helicopter Cranes Helicopter lifting solutions for sites with difficult access, congested built-up areas, or remote locations where conventional crane deployment is not viable.
• Fire Fighting Helicopters Helicopter services for fire fighting and emergency response including water bucketing, hazard reduction, control burning, crew insertion, winching, and aerial fire surveillance for state and federal agencies.
• Advertising Helicopters Aerial advertising helicopter services including banner towing, promotional campaigns, and brand activations for marketing agencies, brands, and entertainment companies.
• Helicopter Banners Helicopter banner towing and aerial display services for advertising campaigns and brand activations.
• Helicopter Concrete Delivery Helicopter-based concrete delivery services for construction sites with limited or difficult access where conventional concrete delivery methods are not feasible.
• Spa and Pool Helicopters Helicopter services for residential spa and pool installation at properties with difficult access, enabling fast and minimal disruption placement.
• Cubi System Modular Floating Docks Industry-leading modular floating pontoon system for marine and aviation salvage, difficult access marine and aviation applications, and helicopter landing decks, distributed by HLS in Australia in conjunction with International Solutions Pty Ltd.
• Helicopter Long Lines Proprietary long line rope systems for helicopter external load operations featuring UHMWPE rope with Durathane coating, low elongation under 3.7%, and NATA-accredited proof load testing to AS1380.1 and AS4497.2 standards. Insured by Lloyds of London.
• Helicopter Cargo Nets High-strength helicopter cargo nets available in machine knitted and hand woven constructions, with various dimensions, cordage diameters, mesh sizes, and ply configurations for external load operations.
• Helicopter Gear Bags Modular role equipment bags including Hoist Weight bags (240 kg Working Load Limit), abseiling rope bags, construction utility bags, and Long Line/Cargo Net bags made from 440 gsm Rip Stop canvas, 1000 Denier Cordura, and 50 mm webbing.
• Custom Aircraft Covers Custom-fit covers made from high-performance fabrics designed to protect helicopters and aeroplanes against harsh Australian conditions, with on-site measurement and quoting available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ high profile precision jobs completed
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WEARS AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2025HLS partnered with WEARS Australia on RESMIX installation by Helicopter Crane in Cairns QLD. The operation was successful and both companies' directors look forward to future ventures.
• Port Authority of New South WalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLS partnered with Port Authority of New South Wales and HKA on radar relocation project in Sydney's iconic Circular Quay.
• HKAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKA collaborated with HLS on the Port Authority of New South Wales radar relocation project in Circular Quay.
• International Solutions Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLS in conjunction with International Solutions Pty Ltd offer the Cubi System - an industry leader in modular floating docks for marine and aviation salvage, difficult access applications, and helicopter landing decks. Cubi System was founded in 1985 by Philippe Veyrières.
• Cubi SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench company founded in 1985 offering modular floating pontoons, marine and aviation salvage solutions, and helicopter landing decks. HLS distributes and installs Cubi System products in Australia.
• National Communication Construction (NCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLS worked in conjunction with NCC as sub-contractor on Telstra Wireless Project at Mt Wandera, installing tower extension via helicopter lift.
• Remarkable MediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHLS worked with Remarkable Media on Netflix Over The Moon campaign, deploying HELI-D aerial display screen over Sydney Harbour.
• Seven NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHLS partnered with Seven Network for Leapmotor C10 electric vehicle Australian launch campaign, with live broadcast on Sunrise.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CHC Helicopter: Global helicopter operator providing offshore energy, search and rescue, and passenger transport services. Comparable to HLS as a large-scale commercial helicopter operator with similar enterprise and government customer mix.
• PHI Aviation: Global helicopter services company serving offshore oil and gas, utility, and aerial crane customers with a diversified fleet. Closely comparable to HLS in combining commercial external-load operations with utility helicopter charter.
• Helijet International: Canadian helicopter operator providing scheduled passenger services, charter, and aerial utility work. Comparable to HLS as a charter/utility helicopter operator serving enterprise and government customers in a single national market.
• Bristow Group: One of the world's largest commercial helicopter operators, providing offshore energy, search and rescue, and utility helicopter services globally. Directly comparable to HLS in commercial external-load and charter helicopter work, though at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• McDermott Aviation: Australian helicopter operator providing heavy-lift, firefighting, and utility services. Highly comparable to HLS in domestic Australian aerial crane work and firefighting helicopter services.
• Microflite Helicopter Services: Australian helicopter charter operator serving corporate, government, and tourism customers. Comparable to HLS as a domestic Australian charter operator with overlapping VIP, corporate, and utility use cases.

Others

• Heli-One: Global helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider. Comparable to HLS as an ecosystem enabler; HLS's heavy-lift fleet depends on this kind of MRO infrastructure for ongoing airworthiness and certifications.

Broad incumbents

• MD Helicopters: US-based helicopter manufacturer of the MD 900 NOTAR — a specific model in HLS's fleet used for congested built-up operations. Relevant as the OEM behind a key aircraft in HLS's difficult-access service offering.
• Bell Flight: Major helicopter manufacturer whose aircraft (Bell 206, Bell 205, Bell UH-1) form a significant portion of HLS's fleet. Relevant as the OEM whose products, support network, and pricing directly affect HLS's capital intensity and operating economics.
• Airbus Helicopters: Global helicopter manufacturer whose AS350 (Astar) family is a workhorse of HLS's fleet. Comparable as a broader industry incumbent whose product roadmap and pricing affect the entire external-load operator ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/helicopter-lifting-services

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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