KAAN HELIPORTS

Kaan Air: Turkey’s Largest Registered Heliport & Leonardo Helicopters EASA JAR145 Regional MRO Center in Istanbul

Kaan Havacılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Kaan Aviation Industry and Trade Inc.) is a leading Turkish aviation company established in Istanbul in 2000 under Başarı Holding. Operating Turkey’s first and largest registered heliport, Kaan Air’s facility in Maslak Ayazağa spans 22 acres with 11 acres of apron and hangar capacity for approximately 16 helicopters.

The facility serves as Leonardo Helicopters’ EASA-approved JAR145 standard Regional Maintenance and Repair Center, providing MRO services for Leonardo (AgustaWestland) and Enstrom helicopters. Since 2002, Kaan Air has expanded through quality-focused projects for government and private sectors including helicopter sales, rentals, VIP transportation, air taxi, helicopter tours, aerial photography and film, aerial firefighting, electricity transmission line inspection with laser scanning, offshore operations, and EMS (Emergency Maritime Services).

The company holds exclusive distributorships for leading helicopter manufacturers and has served as Gulfstream’s Turkey Commercial Sales Representative since 2017. With partnerships in the USA, Australia, Germany, and Italy, Kaan Air is involved in significant international projects. For clients exploring helicopter services in Turkey, Kaan Air delivers comprehensive rotary-wing solutions from Istanbul’s premier heliport.

Services & Expertise

Kaan Air provides comprehensive helicopter services spanning commercial operations, specialized missions, and after-sales support. VIP transportation and air taxi services offer fast, comfortable transfers between airports and Istanbul city center using various helicopter models and capacities.

Helicopter tours showcase Istanbul and surrounding regions from aerial perspectives. Aerial photography and film production supports media, advertising, and entertainment industries with helicopter platforms. Specialized government and commercial operations include aerial firefighting for forest fire suppression, electricity transmission line inspection with laser scanning for infrastructure monitoring, offshore operations supporting maritime and energy sectors, and EMS (Emergency Maritime Services) for emergency response.

Helicopter sales leverage exclusive distributorships with leading global manufacturers across various categories, while the Gulfstream representation (since 2017) extends into business jet sales. The EASA-approved JAR145 maintenance facility provides regional MRO services for Leonardo Helicopters (AgustaWestland) and Enstrom aircraft, supporting operators throughout the region with professional maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities.

Facility & Capabilities

Kaan Heliport in Ayazağa, Maslak represents Turkey’s first and only large registered heliport, strategically located in central Istanbul’s business district. The 22-acre facility features 11 acres of apron area and hangar capacity for approximately 16 helicopters, providing comprehensive infrastructure for helicopter operations, maintenance, and storage.

As Leonardo Helicopters’ EASA-approved JAR145 Regional Maintenance and Repair Center, the facility meets European aviation safety standards for helicopter MRO activities. The central Istanbul location enables efficient VIP transfers and air taxi services connecting the city center with Istanbul’s airports, bypassing notorious traffic congestion.

Kaan Air’s international footprint extends through partnerships and affiliates in the United States, Australia, Germany, and Italy, enabling participation in significant projects abroad. The combination of heliport operations, MRO capabilities, aircraft sales, and specialized mission services positions Kaan Air as a vertically integrated helicopter services provider serving Turkey and the broader region.

Key Services

• Heliport & Hangar Services: Turkey’s largest registered heliport. 22-acre facility in central Istanbul Maslak. 11-acre apron area. Capacity for 16 helicopters. Helicopter parking and storage. Central business district location.
• Helicopter MRO: Leonardo Helicopters EASA-approved JAR145 Regional Maintenance and Repair Center. Leonardo (AgustaWestland) helicopter maintenance. Enstrom helicopter servicing. Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services.
• VIP Transportation & Air Taxi: Airport to city center transfers. Various helicopter models and capacities. Fast, comfortable service. Istanbul traffic bypass. Business and leisure travel.
• Helicopter Sales & Rentals: Exclusive distributor for leading helicopter manufacturers. Multiple categories and models. Gulfstream Turkey Commercial Sales Representative (since 2017). Rental fleet for various applications.
• Specialized Operations: Aerial firefighting for forest fires. Electricity transmission line inspection and laser scanning. Offshore operations. EMS (Emergency Maritime Services). Government and private sector projects.
• Aerial Film & Photography: Film and television production support. Advertising aerial photography. Media industry helicopter platforms.
• Helicopter Tours: Istanbul aerial sightseeing. Regional tour flights. Scenic experiences.

Quick Facts

• Company: Kaan Havacılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Kaan Aviation Industry and Trade Inc.)
• Parent Company: Başarı Holding
• Founded: 2000 (Istanbul)
• Operating Since: 2002
• Location: Kaan Heliport, Ayazağa, Maslak, Sarıyer, Istanbul
• Facility Size: 22 acres total, 11 acres apron
• Hangar Capacity: Approximately 16 helicopters
• Distinction: Turkey’s first and largest registered heliport
• MRO Certification: Leonardo Helicopters EASA-approved JAR145 Regional Maintenance and Repair Center
• Maintenance Brands: Leonardo Helicopters (AgustaWestland), Enstrom
• Distributorships: Exclusive distributor for leading helicopter manufacturers
• Business Jets: Gulfstream Turkey Commercial Sales Representative (since 2017)
• International Presence: Partnerships in USA, Australia, Germany, Italy
• Services: Heliport, MRO, sales, rentals, VIP transport, air taxi, tours, aerial filming, firefighting, powerline inspection, offshore, EMS

Contact Details

Address: Ayazağa, 208. Sk. No:1, 34475 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Türkiye
Phone: 90 532 111 99 92
Email: info@kaanair.com
Website: www.kaanair.com

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