| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 407 Bell | 7 | up to 6 | 337 nm | 133 kts | 1996 to 2008 |
| Bell 204 Bell | 6 | – | – | – | 1968 to 1979 |
| Bell 412 Bell | 3 | up to 13 | 529 nm | 122 kts | 2019 to 2024 |
| Airbus H125 Airbus Helicopters | 2 | up to 6 | 340 nm | 136 kts | 2014 |
| Bell 206 JetRanger Bell | 1 | up to 4 | 337 nm | 120 kts | 1980 |
| Bell 429 Bell | 1 | up to 7 | 390 nm | 150 kts | 2010 |
Charter operator · United States
Helicopter Express
Chamblee, Georgia helicopter company flying heavy lift crane work with Sikorsky S-64 Skycranes, utility construction support, firefighting, disaster relief and film work, with annual contracts in Greece, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Chile and Italy.
Unclaimed profile · Claim itFAA Part 135 certificate H11A · Active
- Registered fleet
- 20 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Helicopters
- Built
- 1968 to 2024
- Base
- Chamblee
Fleet
The Helicopter Express fleet
20 aircraft listed on its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (H11A). 6 aircraft types, grouped by size. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
Aircraft types
6 aircraft types
HelicoptersModel photo7 aircraftBell 407
Bell · Built 1996 to 2008
HelicoptersModel photo6 aircraftBell 204
Bell · Built 1968 to 1979
HelicoptersModel photo3 aircraftBell 412
Bell · Built 2019 to 2024
HelicoptersModel photo2 aircraftAirbus H125
Airbus Helicopters · Built 2014
HelicoptersModel photo1 aircraftBell 206 JetRanger
Bell · Built 1980
HelicoptersModel photo1 aircraftBell 429
Bell · Built 2010
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H11A
FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (H11A).
Legal name: Helicopter Express, Inc.
- ✓LicenceFAA Part 135 certificate H11A · Active
- –Flies abroad underNo foreign operator authorisation on the EASA or UK lists.
- –Safety auditsNo third-party audit listed.
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Company
About Helicopter Express
Helicopter Express is a Chamblee, Georgia helicopter company with more than three decades of utility flying, and it calls itself the largest utility helicopter operator in the United States. Its signature aircraft is the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, which can lift up to 25,000 pounds.
The fleet runs from heavy lift crane helicopters, the S-64E and S-64F Skycrane, Sikorsky S-61 and Kaman K-Max, through medium Bell 412EPX and 205 types to light Bell 429, Bell 407HP, Airbus AS350 and Bell 206 helicopters. That range covers construction crane work, setting heavy equipment on rooftops and towers, utility and electrical construction support, firefighting and search and rescue for public agencies, disaster relief, aerial cinematography and charter.
Beyond the United States, Helicopter Express holds annual firefighting and lift contracts in Greece, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Chile and Italy. For charter clients in the Southeast, it offers light helicopters for short trips alongside its heavy lift work.
Services
- ✓Heavy lift and crane work
- ✓Utility construction support
- ✓Aerial firefighting
- ✓Disaster relief
- ✓Aerial filming
- ✓Helicopter charter
Booking
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- 1Send your trip
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Altivo Jets is an independent air charter broker. It does not own or operate aircraft and has no agreement with Helicopter Express. 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 Helicopter Express have?+
20: 7 Bell 407, 6 Bell 204, 3 Bell 412, 2 Airbus H125, 1 Bell 206 JetRanger and 1 Bell 429.
Is Helicopter Express licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Helicopter Express holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (H11A).
Where is Helicopter Express based?+
Chamblee, Georgia.
How many passengers can Helicopter Express fly?+
Up to 13 on its Bell 412. Across the fleet, cabins seat 13 passengers.
How old is Helicopter Express' fleet?+
The aircraft were built between 1968 and 2024, 28 years old on average.
Is Altivo Jets part of Helicopter Express?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Helicopter Express. Helicopter Express operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Helicopter Express?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Helicopter Express, and Helicopter Express 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
- Helicopter Express website helicopterexpress.com
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