Heli Rezia SA

Heli Rezia SA is a Swiss helicopter company founded in 1989 by a group of entrepreneurs passionate about rotary wing flight. The company has developed its expertise over the years in aerial work, flight training, passenger transport, maintenance, and special operations.

The main office and operating base is located at Ambrì Airport at the foot of the Gotthard Pass. Additional bases include San Vittore near Bellinzona, Leysin near Lake Geneva, and since 2021 also Rothenbrunnen, which serves the Graubünden canton through its Heli Rezia North office. This geographic spread allows them to operate across important regions of Switzerland including mountainous areas.

Heli Rezia offers a wide range of services. These include material transport for construction sites and rustic house renovations. They precisely place swimming pools and other structures and supply mountain huts. Passenger flights are available to various destinations, including mountain and seaside locations, piloted by experienced pilots.

The company has a flight school that provides commercial pilot license (CPL) and private pilot license (PPL) courses on the Guimbal Cabri G2 and Airbus AS350 helicopters. They also offer dual control trial flights for learners. Emergency services include cooperation with civil authorities for population protection, forest fire fighting, and rescue missions for injured livestock for REGA in difficult terrain.

Heli Rezia also works with local forestry companies to transport timber using different sling line lengths and a special electric hook. Special operations include avalanche control using explosives, installation of avalanche barriers, and transporting people on the HEC hook.

The fleet consists of five helicopters, including three Airbus H125 used for both sling load work and passenger flights. The H125 can carry one pilot plus five passengers, cruises at 136 knots, and can lift external loads up to 1,200 kg. The Guimbal Cabri G2 is used exclusively for flight training.

Heli Rezia holds Swiss aviation certifications, including the Air Operator Certificate (CH.AOC.3027) and CAMO certificate (CH.CAMO.3027). The company employs over 25 people and operates four bases, reflecting its operational scope and local presence.

Services

• Material transport
• Passenger flights
• Flight school (CPL and PPL)
• Dual control trial flights
• Emergency services
• Forest fire fighting
• Livestock rescue
• Timber transport
• Avalanche control
• Special operations (avalanche barrier installation)