DS Táxi Aéreo

DS Táxi Aéreo is a helicopter charter company in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It works from Hangar 27 at Jacarepaguá Airport in Barra da Tijuca. The company says it has operated for almost 30 years and uses the slogan Voar é nosso maior prazer, which means flying is our greatest pleasure.

Aircraft charter is a core service. Private transfers collect guests from hotels, homes or helipads and fly them to their destination quickly and safely. Flights to beaches within an hour of Rio de Janeiro are also offered, with a choice of popular coastal destinations.

Scenic flights over Rio's landmarks include Christ the Redeemer, the Maracanã stadium and Sugarloaf. Helicopter skydiving is available from 10,000 feet, either as a tandem jump with an instructor or as an athlete jump. A free fall can reach more than 300 km/h.

Specialised aerial services include power line inspection, aerial inspection, aerial reporting, filming and surveying. Cinematographic filming covers films, music videos and telenovelas. The company says its pilots are experienced and its mechanics and technicians are highly qualified.

Maintenance, repairs and inspections are carried out at the company's hangar. The company also manages Technical Maintenance Control, known as CTM, for aircraft owners. This service tracks the life of each component against the limits set by the manufacturer, so that aircraft do not fly with overdue items.

Hangar rental is available at Jacarepaguá Airport, a secure location with ample parking. The company reports 174,000 passengers and 113,000 flights carried, and it lists accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube for updates.

Services

• Aircraft charter
• Scenic flights over Rio landmarks
• Helicopter skydiving
• Private transfers
• Flights to beaches
• Power line and aerial inspection
• Aerial reporting and surveying
• Cinematographic filming
• Maintenance and repairs
• CTM management and hangar rental