| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus H225 Airbus Helicopters | 19 | up to 24 | 463 nm | 141 kts | 2008 to 2015 |
| Bell 412 Bell | 2 | up to 13 | 529 nm | 122 kts | 2002 to 2003 |
| Airbus H125 Airbus Helicopters | 1 | up to 6 | 340 nm | 136 kts | 2018 |
| Bell 206 JetRanger Bell | 1 | up to 4 | 337 nm | 120 kts | 1973 |
| Bell 206L LongRanger Bell | 1 | up to 6 | 325 nm | 109 kts | – |
Charter operator · United States
Air Center Helicopters
Burleson, Texas helicopter company founded in 1986 and based at Spinks Airport, flying airlift and ship-based support for the US Department of Defense, search and rescue, fire and utility work, plus tours and charters. It has been a DoD CARB approved carrier since 1991.
Unclaimed profile · Claim itFAA Part 135 certificate MHNA · ActiveCleared for EuropeCleared for the UK
- Registered fleet
- 24 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Helicopters
- Built
- 1973 to 2018
- Base
- Burleson
- Founded
- 1986
Fleet
The Air Center Helicopters fleet
24 aircraft listed on its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (MHNA). 5 aircraft types, grouped by size. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
Aircraft types
5 aircraft types
HelicoptersModel photo19 aircraftAirbus H225
Airbus Helicopters · Built 2008 to 2015
HelicoptersModel photo2 aircraftBell 412
Bell · Built 2002 to 2003
HelicoptersModel photo1 aircraftAirbus H125
Airbus Helicopters · Built 2018
HelicoptersModel photo1 aircraftBell 206 JetRanger
Bell · Built 1973
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Safety and licences
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Active
MHNA
FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (MHNA).
Legal name: Air Center Helicopters, Inc.
- ✓LicenceFAA Part 135 certificate MHNA · Active
- ✓Flies abroad underCleared for Europe and Cleared for the UK
- –Safety auditsNo third-party audit listed.
An FAA Part 135 certificate is the approval a company needs to fly on-demand charter for hire in the United States. Before issuing it, the FAA reviews the company's manuals, pilots, training, maintenance programme and every aircraft it adds, and its inspectors keep auditing the operation. An aircraft flown privately under Part 91 cannot legally be sold to you as a charter. Altivo Jets books flights only with licensed operators and names the operator on every quote. How we check operators.
Company
About Air Center Helicopters
Air Center Helicopters is a Burleson, Texas helicopter company founded in 1986 and headquartered at Spinks Airport, south of Fort Worth. It describes itself as the largest helicopter operator based in the Dallas Fort Worth area, and much of its team comes from the military, with experience of airlift in remote and hostile environments.
The company is best known for government work. It has been a Department of Defense CARB approved air carrier since 1991 and flies ship-based support for the US Navy, including vertical replenishment between supply ships, along with expeditionary airlift, search and rescue, medical evacuation, firefighting, utility and research flights. Its fleet includes the Airbus H225 Super Puma, AS350B3e and Bell 412EP and 206 helicopters. It reports more than 93,000 passengers, 20 million pounds of cargo and 18,000 ship deck landings.
Alongside that work it holds FAA Part 133, 135, 137 and 145 approvals and flies charters, training and scenic tours, giving Dallas Fort Worth clients access to everything from light helicopters to a heavy Super Puma.
Services
- ✓Government and defence airlift
- ✓Search and rescue
- ✓Firefighting and utility work
- ✓Helicopter charter
- ✓Pilot training
- ✓Helicopter maintenance
Booking
How booking works with Altivo Jets
- 1Send your trip
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- 2We check availability
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- 3Choose your aircraft
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- 4Fly
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Altivo Jets is an independent air charter broker. It does not own or operate aircraft and has no agreement with Air Center Helicopters. Every flight is operated by a properly licensed air carrier, which keeps operational control of the aircraft and is named on your quote.
FAQ
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does Air Center Helicopters have?+
24: 19 Airbus H225, 2 Bell 412, 1 Airbus H125, 1 Bell 206 JetRanger and 1 Bell 206L LongRanger.
Is Air Center Helicopters licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Air Center Helicopters holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (MHNA).
Can Air Center Helicopters fly to Europe?+
Yes. Air Center Helicopters holds an EASA third country operator authorisation (USA-0290). EU and EEA states require it before an operator from outside Europe flies commercial flights there. Air Center Helicopters was on the EASA list dated 12 November 2026.
Can Air Center Helicopters fly to the UK?+
Yes. Air Center Helicopters holds a UK Part-TCO authorisation (number 1320) from the UK CAA, which an operator from outside the UK needs before it flies commercial flights into the UK. Air Center Helicopters was on the CAA list dated 16 October 2026.
Where is Air Center Helicopters based?+
Burleson, Texas.
How many passengers can Air Center Helicopters fly?+
Up to 24 on its Airbus H225. Across the fleet, cabins seat 24 passengers.
How old is Air Center Helicopters' fleet?+
The aircraft were built between 1973 and 2018, 17 years old on average.
Is Altivo Jets part of Air Center Helicopters?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Air Center Helicopters. Air Center Helicopters operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Air Center Helicopters?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Air Center Helicopters, and Air Center Helicopters 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 Federal Aviation Administration 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
- Air Center Helicopters website air.center
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