| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardo AW109 Leonardo | 4 | 5 to 7 | 447 nm | 148 kts | 1999 to 2021 |
| Bell 206 JetRanger Bell | 3 | 4 | 337 nm | 120 kts | 1968 to 1984 |
| Leonardo AW139 Leonardo | 3 | 10 to 14 | 573 nm | 165 kts | 2008 to 2024 |
| Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Bell | 2 | 4 | 333 nm | – | 2022 |

Karen
Karen SA is a Swiss helicopter operator based in Lodrino, with 13 HB-registered aircraft on the FOCA register as main operator.
- Registered fleet
- 12 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Helicopters
- Seats
- 4 to 14
- Built
- 1968 to 2024
- Base
- Lodrino
The Karen fleet
12 aircraft listed on its Swiss Air Operator Certificate CH.AOC.1507, issued by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA). 4 aircraft types, grouped by size. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
4 aircraft types
HelicoptersModel photo4 aircraftLeonardo AW109
HelicoptersModel photo3 aircraftBell 206 JetRanger
HelicoptersModel photo3 aircraftLeonardo AW139
HelicoptersModel photo2 aircraftBell 505 Jet Ranger X
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Licence and safety checks
Swiss Air Operator Certificate CH.AOC.1507, issued by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA).
Legal name: Karen SA
- ✓LicenceFOCA Air Operator Certificate CH.AOC.1507 · Listed
- –Flies abroad underNo foreign operator authorisation on the EASA or UK lists.
- –Safety auditsNo third-party audit listed.
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About Karen
Karen is a charter operator based in Lodrino. It holds a Swiss Air Operator Certificate CH.AOC.1507, issued by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) from the Federal Office of Civil Aviation.
The fleet counts 12 aircraft: 12 helicopters. Its flagship type is the Leonardo AW109, with 4 aircraft. The aircraft come from Leonardo and Bell. Cabins seat 4 to 14 passengers. The aircraft were built between 1968 and 2024, 21 years old on average.
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Other operators in Lodrino
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does Karen have?+
12: 4 Leonardo AW109, 3 Bell 206 JetRanger, 3 Leonardo AW139 and 2 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.
Is Karen licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Karen holds a Swiss Air Operator Certificate CH.AOC.1507, issued by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA).
Where is Karen based?+
Lodrino.
How many passengers can Karen fly?+
Up to 14 on its Leonardo AW139. Across the fleet, cabins seat 4 to 14 passengers.
How old is Karen's fleet?+
The aircraft were built between 1968 and 2024, 21 years old on average.
Is Altivo Jets part of Karen?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Karen. Karen operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Karen?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Karen, and Karen 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.
Where this comes from
Licence and registrations from the Federal Office of Civil Aviation 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
- FOCA (Switzerland): lists of AOC holders, aeroplanes (10 Jun 2026) and helicopters (28 Jul 2026) bazl.admin.ch/en/aoc-en
- app02.bazl.admin.ch app02.bazl.admin.ch/web/bazl/de/#/lfr/search
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