Hélity Copter Airlines

What Hélity Copter Airlines does

Hélity Copter Airlines is a private Spanish helicopter airline operating from Ceuta, with regular service to Algeciras and Málaga. Its passenger offer includes scheduled transport, private charter, same-day parcel and freight, and travel-management services for Ceuta residents, nonresident visitors, corporate and institutional customers, sports organizations, and freight users. The company also serves third-party AW139 operators through maintenance, repair, and overhaul.\n\nIts operating platform uses AW139 twin-engine helicopters. The company reports 60,611 cumulative flights and 638,729 cumulative passengers, with scheduled flight times of approximately 7-10 minutes between Ceuta and Algeciras and 25-30 minutes between Ceuta and Málaga. Its maintenance business is EASA Part 145 approved, supporting both the owned fleet and third-party AW139 operators.\n\nRevenue comes from transaction-based passenger fares, charter and cargo services, professional MRO work, and travel-management services. Standard adult fares are €95-98 for Ceuta-Algeciras and €205-215 for Ceuta-Málaga, with resident fares of €28-29 and €55-62 respectively; excess baggage and pet transport are also chargeable. Distribution combines direct consumer booking with corporate and institutional charter sales.

Name

Hélity Copter Airlines

Legal name

GLOBAL AERONAUTICS SOLUTIONS CORP, S.L.

Website

https://helity.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hélity Copter Airlines is a private Spanish helicopter airline serving Ceuta travelers with scheduled flights to Algeciras and Málaga, supplemented by charter, cargo, travel-management, and third-party AW139 maintenance services through direct and partner channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Passenger Transport

NAICS

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Helicopter Passenger Services (TLAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Helicopter Charter (Private/Corporate) (TLAFACAB), Helicopter Airport Transfers & Ground-Connection Shuttles (TLAFACAE)

Keywords

• Helicopter passenger transport
• Scheduled air transport
• Helicopter charter services
• Aircraft maintenance services
• Air cargo transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Ceuta

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scheduled Passenger Flights: Regular helicopter transport between Ceuta-Algeciras-Ceuta and Ceuta-Málaga-Ceuta routes with tiered pricing for residents and non-residents
2. Private Charter Services: Customized helicopter charter flights for corporate events, institutional clients, sports teams, and panoramic flights
3. Cargo and Parcel Transport: Fast freight and parcel transport service between Ceuta-Algeciras-Ceuta, targeting companies and freelancers
4. MRO Maintenance Services: EASA Part 145 approved maintenance services for AW139 helicopters, including scheduled revisions, structural repairs, and float inspections for both own fleet and third-party operators
5. Integral Travel Management: Hélity Club service offering ticket sales, connections management (train, plane), hotel bookings, travel packages, and car rental arrangements through partner Ronda 63 travel agency

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hélity Copter Airlines operates a scheduled helicopter passenger network between Ceuta, Algeciras, and Málaga across the Strait of Gibraltar using three AW-139 aircraft, providing 7-minute (Algeciras–Ceuta) and 25-minute (Málaga–Ceuta) crossings as a fast alternative to sea and road transport. Beyond scheduled flights, the company sells private charter flights for corporate, institutional, and sports clients, same-day parcel and freight transport between Ceuta and Algeciras, an integral travel management program called HÉLITY Club operated with partner Ronda 63, and an EASA Part 145 MRO service for AW-139 helicopters that is also offered to third-party operators.

Product overview

Hélity Copter Airlines operates as a helicopter airline offering a portfolio of air transport services centered on its regular passenger flight network between Ceuta and mainland Spain (Algeciras and Málaga), supplemented by a private charter service, a same-day parcel and freight offering, and a HÉLITY Club travel management program that extends bookings to trains, hotels, and car rentals via partner agencies. The company also maintains a separate MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) division — Hélity MRO — which is an EASA Part 145 approved workshop and Leonardo-recognized maintenance center providing AW139 maintenance services for both the company's own fleet and third-party operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HÉLITY Club: Point of sale offering exclusive services including ticket purchasing, trip management, connections, hotel bookings, and car rental agreements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 minutes flight time Algeciras-Ceuta vs 1 hour by boat
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ronda 63 Travel AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperienced travel agency collaboration providing integral travel management at Hélity Club point of sale. Offers connections management (train, plane), hotel bookings, apartments, travel packages, and personalized trips for Hélity customers.
• Enterprise Rent-A-CarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental agreement with no mileage limit at special prices for Hélity customers traveling from Algeciras and Málaga.
• EuropcarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental agreement with no mileage limit at special prices for Hélity customers traveling from Algeciras and Málaga.
• OnLogisticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for merchandise and parcel transport services between Ceuta-Algeciras-Ceuta. Handles commercial contacts and logistics for cargo services.
• IberiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline connection partner for passengers connecting to/from Madrid via Hélity flights. Flight HTY codes with onward Iberia AVE train connections.
• VuelingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline connection partner for passengers connecting to/from Barcelona via Hélity flights.
• Air EuropaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline connection partner for passengers connecting to/from Madrid and Barcelona via Hélity flights.
• Air NostrumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional airline connection partner for passengers connecting via Hélity flights.
• RENFEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational railway operator for Altaria train connections between Algeciras-Madrid via Hélity flights.
• AENAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Airports and Air Navigation provider managing heliport infrastructure at Ceuta, Algeciras, and providing assistance services at Málaga Airport for PMR passengers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bristow Group: Global helicopter operator serving offshore energy, search and rescue and VIP transport markets with a much larger AW139 and Sikorsky fleet. Comparable as a helicopter passenger services operator with similar regulatory and OEM relationships, but vastly larger and more diversified geographically.
• Babcock Mission Critical Services: European helicopter services group (incorporating former INAER Helicopters) operating HEMS, offshore, and emergency services across Spain and internationally. Directly relevant as the largest Spanish helicopter operator and a former domestic competitor in regulated passenger aviation services.

Direct peers

• Heli Securité: French helicopter operator providing passenger transport, HEMS, and offshore crew change services with similar AW139/H175 fleet. Comparable in scale and service mix (scheduled and charter helicopter passenger transport) to Hélity, serving similarly structured European short-haul and offshore missions.
• Héli-Union: France-based helicopter operator with AW139 fleet providing offshore crew transfer, HEMS and passenger charter. Similar asset profile, regulatory regime (EASA), and reliance on a single OEM type as Hélity.
• PHI Aviation: Independent helicopter operator specializing in offshore transport, HEMS and air medical services with an AW139-heavy fleet. Comparable as an EASA/FAA-regulated helicopter passenger services provider leveraging similar OEM platforms.
• VIH Aviation: Canadian helicopter operator with significant AW139 fleet providing offshore and medevac passenger services. Comparable in EASA-equivalent regulatory regime, AW139 type reliance, and the mix of scheduled/charter plus third-party MRO-like activities.

Regional players

• Air Nostrum: Spanish regional airline operating as Iberia Regional, connecting smaller Spanish cities and the islands under franchise. Comparable as a regional air operator in Spain serving thin routes that commercial mainline airlines do not cover, with similar public-service obligations on certain corridors.
• Binter: Canary Islands regional airline operating scheduled inter-island and mainland connections with high frequency. Comparable business model as a regional scheduled passenger carrier in Spain dependent on tourism flows and public-service route obligations.

Emerging players

• Blade Air Mobility: Urban and short-haul air mobility platform aggregating helicopter and seaplane passenger services via an app-based booking model. Comparable as a tech-enabled helicopter passenger services business targeting short premium corridors analogous to the Ceuta-mainland route.

Others

• Leonardo Helicopters: OEM and authorized maintenance network operator for AW139 helicopters — direct counterpart for Hélity's Authorized Maintenance Center agreement and the source of the type rating for its entire fleet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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