ooo ak yamal

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OOO AK Yamal is a Russian private limited liability company (LLC) operating as a regional helicopter airline headquartered at ul. Aviatsionnaya 22, Salekhard, in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (YaNAO). Founded in 2007 with heritage tracing to OAO ATK YAMAL, the company provides scheduled passenger helicopter flights, commercial charter services, cargo transport, 24-hour medical evacuation (sanitary aviation), search and rescue, and forest firefighting across YaNAO and parts of Krasnoyarsk Krai, claiming 100% territorial coverage of the region. It serves geographically isolated Arctic communities, the regional healthcare system, YaNAO emergency services, and oil-and-gas enterprises operating in remote fields where road and river transport are unavailable for significant portions of the year.

The airline operates a fleet of 56–58 Mi-8 series helicopters (Mi-8MTV-1, Mi-8T, Mi-8P, Mi-8PS) certified for operations in temperatures from +50°C to -50°C, supported by four engineering-aviation service divisions and a modern hangar complex opened in 2020 at Salekhard. It maintains over 20 certified landing sites with refueling infrastructure and more than 30 sales offices across YaNAO settlements, complemented by an online booking platform at booking.akyamal.ru. Technology assets include radio-electronic laboratories with domestic-component digital test equipment and helicopters equipped with water-dumping devices for firefighting.

The business model is built on regulated, partially government-subsidized scheduled passenger fares, supplemented by charter/rental, medical-evacuation contracts with regional healthcare providers, emergency-services contracts for SAR and firefighting, and B2B services to oil-and-gas operators. Pricing is unit-based, with regulated adult fares, discounted Moroshka loyalty fares for registered YaNAO residents, children's fares, and ancillary fees for excess baggage, animal transport, and certificates. Distribution is direct via the company's own sales offices, online booking, and airport terminals. The company has no disclosed parent, no external institutional investors, and no equity funding rounds.

Name

ooo ak yamal

Legal name

OOO Aviakompaniya Yamal (ООО «Авиационная компания «Ямал»)

Website

https://akyamal.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

OOO AK Yamal is a privately held Russian helicopter airline headquartered in Salekhard, operating 56–58 Mi-8 helicopters to provide scheduled passenger flights, charter, 24-hour medical evacuation, search and rescue, and firefighting services across 100% of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug for remote communities, the regional government, healthcare, and oil-and-gas enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Helicopter Air Transportation

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ)

Keywords

• Helicopter passenger transport
• Charter helicopter services
• Medical evacuation flights
• Search and rescue aviation
• Regional air transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Salekhard

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices31 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Passenger helicopter transportation: Regular and commercial passenger helicopter transportation across the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (YNAO) and parts of Krasnoyarsk Krai. Revenue is generated from ticket sales to passengers on scheduled routes and chartered flights.
2. Cargo and freight transportation: Cargo and freight transportation services complement passenger operations
3. Forest firefighting: Firefighting operations supporting regional emergency services
4. Sanitary aviation / medical evacuation: 24-hour medical evacuation and emergency services
5. Helicopter charter (rent): Helicopter rental services for specialized transport needs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OOO AK Yamal is a regional helicopter airline operating a fleet of 56 Mi-8 helicopters to provide scheduled passenger flights, charter helicopter services, cargo transportation, 24-hour medical evacuation (sanitary aviation), search and rescue operations, and forest firefighting support. The company covers 100% of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug territory with over 20 certified landing sites, serving residents of remote Arctic communities, oil and gas enterprises, government emergency services, and medical facilities.

Product overview

Yamal Aviation Company (ООО «Авиакомпания «Ямал») operates as a helicopter airline providing regular passenger transportation, commercial helicopter services, and specialized aviation operations. The company maintains a fleet of 56 helicopters (Mi-8MTV-1, Mi-8T, Mi-8P, Mi-8PS variants) and provides 100% coverage of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug territory with over 20 landing sites. Core services include scheduled passenger flights (routes such as Salekhard-Yar-Sale, Salekhard-Labytnangi, and others), charter helicopter rental, 24-hour medical aviation standby, search and rescue operations, and forest fire fighting support. The company also offers digital services through its online booking platform and participates in the regional Moroshka loyalty program for discounted fares.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scheduled Helicopter Passenger Transportation
• Commercial Helicopter Charter and Rental
• 24-Hour Sanitary Aviation (Medical Evacuation)
• Search and Rescue Operations
• Forest Firefighting Support
• Cargo and Freight Transportation

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% coverage of YaNAO territory
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Moroshka (Unified Card of YaNAO Residents) programcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 April 2025Partnership with the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug government's unified resident card program 'Moroshka'. The airline integrated the Moroshka card system into its booking system, automatically checking resident registration and offering discounted fares to YNAO residents. This is a government-backed loyalty program providing preferential helicopter fares to regional residents.
• Helicopters of Russia (Vertolety Rossii), Rostec State CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 24 May 2024Long-term supplier partnership with Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) for the acquisition of Mi-8MTB-1 helicopters. The company receives new helicopters from the Kazan Helicopter Plant as part of a national aviation development program. In May 2024, two Mi-8MTB-1 helicopters were delivered. In October 2025, two more Mi-8MTB-1 helicopters were delivered. In November 2025, another Mi-8MTB-1 (RA-22362) was received.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• UTair Aviation: One of Russia's largest helicopter operators and regional airlines, providing Mi-8/Ansat helicopter services for oil and gas, SAR, and passenger transport. Directly comparable in mission profile (helicopter passenger/cargo, O&G support) but with broader geographic and operational scale than Yamal's regional focus.

Direct peers

• Gazpromavia: Gazprom's in-house helicopter subsidiary operating primarily in Yamalo-Nenets and other gas-producing regions of Russia, providing personnel/cargo transport to remote oil and gas fields. The most direct comparable to Yamal in mission, fleet (Mi-8 family), and geography.
• Polar Airlines (Polyarnye Avialinii): Russian regional airline serving Yakutia and other remote Arctic/Far East regions with passenger and cargo services, including helicopter operations. Comparable regional aviation model serving isolated communities with limited road access.

Regional players

• Aurora Airlines: Russian Far East regional airline providing passenger and cargo services in Russia's Far East, including helicopter operations. Comparable mission in connecting remote settlements, though primarily fixed-wing rather than rotary-wing focused.
• KrasAvia: Regional airline serving Krasnoyarsk Krai with both fixed-wing and helicopter services for remote Siberian communities, including oil and gas and indigenous population transport. Direct geographic overlap with Yamal's Krasnoyarsk Krai operations.
• Chukotavia: Regional airline serving Chukotka Autonomous Okrug in Russia's Far East, providing passenger, cargo, and helicopter services to remote Arctic communities. Highly comparable regional/Arctic aviation model.
• 2nd Arkhangelsk Aviation Enterprise: State-owned regional airline providing helicopter and fixed-wing services in Arkhangelsk Oblast and Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Comparable mission of connecting remote Arctic settlements, partially overlapping Yamal's helicopter services geography.
• Vostok Aviation Company: Russian airline providing regional passenger and cargo transport services across Far East Russia. Comparable regional aviation model serving remote communities with limited alternative infrastructure.

Others

• Russian Helicopters (Vertolety Rossii): Rostec-owned helicopter OEM and Yamal's primary aircraft supplier (Mi-8 family). Included as an ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor - supplies and supports the fleet while also providing aviation services in some markets.

Emerging players

• Sixtinelle (Siberian Light Aviation): Russian operator providing light aviation and helicopter services across Siberia. Smaller-scale peer with overlapping mission in connecting remote Siberian and Arctic communities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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