Costa do Sol Táxi Aéreo

Costa do Sol Táxi Aéreo is a Brazilian helicopter air taxi operator that began operations in 2013. It supports the oil and gas industry, and also serves Brazilian electric power and mining companies. The company states that it is one of five service providers to Petrobras. It reports more than 30,000 flight hours and 150,000 passengers carried by helicopter, with no accident on record.

Services

• Offshore transport of crews and passengers
• Onshore and external load operations
• Aeromedical (Medevac) transport of patients and rapid rescue of accident victims
• Helicopter maintenance, under its RBAC 145 approval

Fleet

The company operates eight helicopters of two types: four Sikorsky SK-76C+ (the site also mentions C++ versions) and four Leonardo AW139. They are used on offshore, onshore, external load and aeromedical missions.

Base and facilities

The operating base is at Macaé airport in Rio de Janeiro state, with a 1,500 square metre hangar plus passenger support and aircraft maintenance facilities. The company also keeps offices in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, and in Macaé.

Company facts

• Started operations in 2013
• Certified air taxi operator
• Maintenance certification for helicopters under RBAC 145
• Aeromedical (Medevac) certification
• Approval to carry dangerous goods
• ISO 9001 certified and registered with Petrobras (CRC)