News

Swiss Helicopter is an official supplier of Swiss-Ski

As a leading Swiss helicopter company, Swiss Helicopter has a dense network of 15 locations in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. This enables our new partner Swiss-Ski to better manage its commitment to snow sports with eleven sports during the winter even more effectively and to guarantee a competent and reliable transport service in the event of logistical challenges for various mountain regions.

The Swiss Helicopter Crew is pleased to support the athletes during the upcoming winter season and wishes them every success.

Integration of Eliticino-Tarmac SA into the Swiss Helicopter AG

Eliticino-Tarmac SA and the Swiss Helicopter AG Gordola branch have been working together successfully since 2006. On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of this strategic partnership, Eliticino-Tarmac SA will be integrated into the Swiss Helicopter AG as of 1 July 2021. The significantly strengthened “Swiss Helicopter Region Ticino" together with its sister regions "Ostschweiz”, “Zentralschweiz", "Berner Oberland" and "Bern/Westschweiz" forms the Swiss Helicopter AG.

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Partnership with Eliticino-Tarmac in Gordola

We are strengthening our partnership with Eliticino-Tarmac for the flight school in Gordola with Alessandro Galli and Thomas Rossi, who have become part of our team of instructors since April 2021.

Coronavirus – Information about our flight operations

We are very pleased that the restrictions in our flight operations, which mainly affected the training and passenger flights in the past few weeks, can be gradually eased as of May 11, 2020.

Via video conference to the helicopter controls

Extraordinary circumstances require extraordinary measures. This also applies to the flight instructors from Swiss Helicopter, who currently ensure that their flight students are looked after by video conference from home.

Coronavirus - Information about our flight operations

Based on the Federal Council regulation of March 16th 2020, Swiss Helicopter will no longer operate passenger flights, training flights, check flights and rental flights from all bases. Likewise, there are currently no theoretical courses in class lessons. However, distance learning is possible. These measures are expected to apply until Sunday, April 19th 2020.

Hangar capacity for helicopters in Gordola

Our operation base in Gordola has hangar capacity for A109/AW139/AW169 or Dauphin class helicopters. The location at the civil airport of Locarno, which also has customs service, in the vicinity of Lugano and Milan, is ideal for demanding customers who operate in central Europe and who desire an accurate and customized service. We have meeting and briefing rooms available, as well as offices, storage space and car parking.

Welcome to the new Swiss Helicopter website

The team at Swiss Helicopter welcomes you to the company’s new website and hopes you enjoy using it.

You will find that the new site has been optimised for access via smartphones and tablet computers. Please note also that you can now print out gift vouchers from your own computer. Our new Online Shop is likewise at your disposal, with a whole range of unforgettable and inspiring experiences.

You can share your best Swiss Helicopter moments with us. We look forward to welcoming you on board our modern fleet of aircraft, as you immerse yourself in the wonderful world of travel by helicopter.

Our helicopter bases

We are never far away

Swiss Helicopter is at your service at its fifteen bases located throughout Switzerland and the Principality of Lichtenstein. Our fleet of modern aircraft offers you maximum availability. We work on the principles of Swiss precision and professionalism, with competent service and reliability in all areas.

Just call us or visit us in person. We look forward to welcoming you.