314.351.1400 info@heliinc.com Cahokia, IL · Nationwide Operations

Employee-Owned Since 1981

Mission-ready helicopter operations, nationwide.

Turnkey airborne public safety programs, government contract aviation, ENG, and executive charter — flown, maintained, and supported in-house from 30+ bases across the United States.

  • 1981Founded in the Midwest
  • 100%Employee-owned (ESOP)
  • 5Active FAA certifications
  • 30+Bases nationwide

Airborne Public Safety

You run the mission.
We’ll run the aircraft.

Law enforcement agencies come to us when they need an air unit that works — whether that means standing up a brand-new program or taking the aircraft, maintenance and staffing burden off an existing one.

  • Patrol, pursuit, C2, SAR, SWAT, AUOF and fire mission configurations
  • EO/IR, moving-map, downlink and searchlight integration
  • Lease, lease-to-own or own — built around your budget cycle
  • Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fully coordinated
  • Free consultation for agencies standing up a new air unit
A Helicopters Inc. law enforcement helicopter in flight, configured for airborne public safety missions

Our Services

What we do.

Six service lines, one integrated operation — staffed and supported end-to-end out of Helicopters Inc. bases nationwide.

01 / Public Safety

Airborne Public Safety

From turnkey solutions to customized packages that address your specific needs. We leverage 40+ years of operations and maintenance experience, and our in-depth knowledge of signal transmission technology, to stand up new aviation public safety units and keep your assets airborne.

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02 / Programs

Government

Helicopters Inc. is proud to offer aircraft leasing and support solutions for U.S. Government applications, and has serviced government contracts consecutively for nearly 10 years.

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03 / Broadcast

ENG + Live

The nation’s leading provider of Electronic News Gathering services — operating in nearly every major market and supporting all major news networks for decades. We also deliver turnkey and customized live production solutions.

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04 / Charter

Executive Charter

When time, convenience, and location matter, there is simply nothing that rivals traveling Above it All with Helicopters Inc. Arrive to your meeting or weekend getaway in style in one of our perfectly maintained, state-of-the-art helicopters.

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05 / Fleet

Leasing

A lot goes into owning an aircraft. For many individuals and companies, it makes sense to lease the asset rather than invest the capital necessary to own and maintain a multimillion-dollar helicopter.

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06 / Utility

Commercial & Utility

Helicopters Inc. is much more than an ENG company. We have been conducting powerline and pipeline patrol services for utilities entities across the country for decades.

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FAA Certifications

Certified to do all of it.

Helicopters Inc. holds five active FAA certifications — one of the few operators in the country qualified to fly commercial, charter, external-load, agricultural, and full-service maintenance operations in-house.

FAA Part

91

General Operating & Flight Rules

Private & corporate operations

FAA Part

135

Commuter & On-Demand

Charter & commercial flights

FAA Part

133

External-Load Operations

Rotorcraft lifting & towing

FAA Part

137

Agricultural Aircraft

Agricultural operations

FAA Part

145

Repair Station

In-house maintenance & repair

A Chicago Police Bell 429 helicopter working above a Chicago Police marine unit boat on Lake Michigan

Our Mission

Above it all.

“Above it All” isn’t just our tagline — it’s our mission.

It means putting you, the customer, above everything else; embracing the perspective that only comes from seeing the world from the sky; and delivering a memorable experience with an unwavering commitment to safety every time we lift off.

We prioritize you and your experience above everything else. That means the best pilots, a fleet of expertly maintained aircraft, and an unwavering dedication to doing things safely and professionally — all the time, every time. Nearly our entire fleet is Bell, chosen for reliability and safety, and maintained in house by Bell certified mechanics at our own Bell certified maintenance facility.

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Our Team & Story

Hundreds of years of experience.

1981 Founded in the Midwest
100% Employee-Owned
30+ Bases Nationwide
5 FAA Certifications

Since 1981, our team has understood both the unique capabilities helicopters offer and the responsibility of keeping our aircraft and pilots the best they can be. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member is a part-owner through our ESOP — when the business succeeds, we all succeed.

Where We Operate

Nationwide coverage.

More than 30 bases across the United States, so crews, aircraft and maintenance are close to the mission — wherever it is.

Albuquerque Atlanta Boston Charlotte Chicago – PWK Cleveland Denver Detroit Greenville Houston Los Angeles Louisville Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis Nashville New York Oklahoma City Orlando Philadelphia Pittsburgh Raleigh Sacramento San Antonio San Diego San Francisco Seattle St. Louis Washington DC West Palm Beach

Our Clients

Trusted by the names you know.

Some of our trusted clients who find value in our services and solutions. Let our experts show you why our customers continue to choose Helicopters Inc.

NBC
ABC
CBS
FOX
FOX Sports
TNT Sports
Blade
Colonial Pipeline
Georgia Transmission
U.S. Army
Cook County
Chicago Police Department

Ready to Talk

Let our experts show you why.

Whether you’re standing up an air unit, exploring a long-term government program, planning a charter, or considering a partnership — we’d love to hear from you.