| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 412 Bell | 22 | up to 13 | 529 nm | 122 kts |
| Leonardo AW139 Leonardo | 17 | up to 15 | 573 nm | 165 kts |
| Bell 212 Bell | 12 | up to 14 | 237 nm | 100 kts |
| Leonardo AW169 Leonardo | 2 | up to 10 | 440 nm | – |
| Airbus H135 Airbus Helicopters | 1 | up to 7 | 343 nm | 137 kts |
Charter operator · United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Aviation
The UAE's largest helicopter operator, founded in 1975, flying offshore, VIP and charter services from Abu Dhabi. Helicopter counts from its published fleet summary.
Unclaimed profile · Claim itGCAA Air Operator Certificate AT-0001 · ListedCleared for Europe★ IS-BAO Stage III
- Registered fleet
- 54 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Helicopters
- Base
- Abu Dhabi
Fleet
The Abu Dhabi Aviation fleet
54 aircraft listed on its UAE Air Operator Certificate AT-0001, issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). 5 aircraft types, grouped by size.
Aircraft types
5 aircraft types
HelicoptersModel photo22 aircraftBell 412
Bell
HelicoptersModel photo17 aircraftLeonardo AW139
Leonardo
HelicoptersModel photo12 aircraftBell 212
Bell
HelicoptersModel photo2 aircraftLeonardo AW169
Leonardo
HelicoptersModel photo1 aircraftAirbus H135
Airbus Helicopters
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Safety and licences
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AT-0001
UAE Air Operator Certificate AT-0001, issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
- ✓LicenceGCAA Air Operator Certificate AT-0001 · Listed
- ✓Flies abroad underCleared for Europe
- ✓Safety auditsIS-BAO Stage III (International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations)
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Company
About Abu Dhabi Aviation
Abu Dhabi Aviation is the largest commercial helicopter operator in the Middle East, founded in 1975 and based in Abu Dhabi. It flies 51 helicopters and seven De Havilland Dash 8 turboprops and employs more than 1,000 people, including over 130 pilots.
Most of its work supports Abu Dhabi's offshore oil and gas producers, and it also flies VVIP passenger transport, search and rescue for the UAE, crop spraying, aerial construction, seismic support and firefighting in Europe, and leases and operates aircraft for others. Its helicopters include the Leonardo AW139 and Bell 412, and it has worked with Abu Dhabi Police Aviation for more than 20 years.
Through its joint venture with Leonardo, AgustaWestland Aviation Services, it runs a major helicopter maintenance centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport, and its training centre uses Level D full flight simulators for commercial and military pilots.
Services
- ✓Offshore oil and gas support
- ✓VVIP helicopter transport
- ✓Search and rescue
- ✓Aircraft leasing
- ✓Helicopter MRO
- ✓Pilot training
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does Abu Dhabi Aviation have?+
54: 22 Bell 412, 17 Leonardo AW139, 12 Bell 212, 2 Leonardo AW169 and 1 Airbus H135.
Is Abu Dhabi Aviation licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Abu Dhabi Aviation holds an UAE Air Operator Certificate AT-0001, issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Can Abu Dhabi Aviation fly to Europe?+
Yes. Abu Dhabi Aviation holds an EASA third country operator authorisation (ARE-0018). EU and EEA states require it before an operator from outside Europe flies commercial flights there. Abu Dhabi Aviation was on the EASA list dated 12 November 2026.
Does Abu Dhabi Aviation hold safety ratings?+
IS-BAO Stage III.
Where is Abu Dhabi Aviation based?+
Abu Dhabi.
How many passengers can Abu Dhabi Aviation fly?+
Up to 15 on its Leonardo AW139. Across the fleet, cabins seat 15 passengers.
Is Altivo Jets part of Abu Dhabi Aviation?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Abu Dhabi Aviation. Abu Dhabi Aviation operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Abu Dhabi Aviation?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Abu Dhabi Aviation, and Abu Dhabi Aviation has not reviewed this page. It is built from public records. Tell us your route and dates and we ask licensed operators that can fly the trip for availability and price. The operator is named on your quote before you confirm.
Sources
Where this comes from
Licence and registrations from the General Civil Aviation Authority register. Aircraft details from public aircraft listings. Aircraft photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo; other photos show the model. Safety audits from public industry directories. How we check operators.
Company sources
- EASA third-country operator status report and UK CAA third-country operator list (GCAA certificate numbers), 12 Nov 2026 easa.europa.eu/download/tco-lists/TCO%20Status%20Report.pdf
- en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi_Aviation
- helis.com helis.com/database/org/Abu-Dhabi-Aviation
- Abu Dhabi Aviation ada.ae
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