AVIHELI Servicios Aéreos

AVIHELI Servicios Aéreos S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican air operator that rents private jets and helicopters, runs air ambulance flights and provides pilot training. On its website it describes itself as a direct operator, stating that it holds its own air operator certificate covering both aircraft and crew. The registered office listed on the site is in the Lindavista district of Mexico City.

Helicopter fleet

The helicopters shown on the site for charter are:

• Bell 206: 4 to 6 passengers, 222 km/h, range 693 km, also shown in an air ambulance version
• Bell 407: 6 to 7 passengers, 246 km/h, range 624 km
• Bell 505
• Agusta (Westland, Grand and Power variants): 5 passengers, 240 km/h, range 760 km

The site lists helicopter hangars at Huixquilucan, Toluca, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Cancun, among others. Jets are based mainly at Toluca, AIFA, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Cancun.

Other services

• Private jets: Learjet 25, 31, 35 and 45, Hawker 800, Falcon 50 and an Embraer ERJ 145 for groups
• Air ambulance: helicopters and jets for patients at risk of losing life or an organ, working with the Angel Flight Mexico foundation
• Pilot training: flight simulator and specialised courses with FlightSafety
• Special manoeuvres and group charters

How to book

For a helicopter quote, the company asks for the take-off and landing locations (coordinates if possible), number of passengers, date and approximate time. It states that quotes are answered within 30 minutes, 24 hours a day. Changes or cancellations made at least 24 hours ahead carry no extra charge, and later cancellations carry a fee for aircraft and crew availability plus logistics costs. To avoid fraud the site recommends confirming a booking by phone and receiving a formal email.