Heli-Rio Táxi Aéreo

Heli-Rio Táxi Aéreo is a helicopter air taxi company in Rio de Janeiro. It belongs to the Helimar Helicópteros group and, according to its website, has been in the market since 1980. The company says it is approved by the aeronautical authorities and is the only air taxi company in the city with its own headquarters, the Recreio Heliport.

Services

• Panoramic flights over Rio de Janeiro, with routes of 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes for 3, 4 and 5 passengers, and an exclusive 15-minute route.
• Air taxi and charter: executive and corporate flights, and transfers to other municipalities in Rio de Janeiro state and to other states.
• Frequent destinations listed include Angra, Ilhabela, Búzios, Cabo Frio, Macaé, Petrópolis, Resende, Juiz de Fora, Belo Horizonte and Vitória.
• A VIP lounge at Santos Dumont Airport.

Fleet

The aircraft page describes the fleet as the largest and most varied helicopter fleet in Rio de Janeiro. Models listed are the Esquilo B2 (5 passengers, Arriel 1D1 engine), the Esquilo BA (5 passengers, Arriel B1 engine) and the Robinson R44 (3 passengers, Lycoming O-540 engine). Standard speeds are given as 215 km/h for the Esquilo models and 200 km/h for the R44, with endurance of 3 hours.

Heliport

The company says it is based at one of the largest and best equipped heliports in Brazil, on an area of 17,000 square metres on a major Rio avenue. The facility includes administrative offices for aviation companies, a VIP lounge, private parking, aircraft maintenance service and hangarage.

Company facts

• Part of the Helimar Helicópteros group; in the market since 1980.
• Own heliport at Recreio, Rio de Janeiro.