Ecocopter, May 08, 2024 - Santiago, Chile - Ecocopter, a leading Chilean company in aeronautics and air services in the Southern Cone of America, announces that it has reached a comprehensive agreement with the specialized air services company Helisul Aviação, one of the most important of its kind in Brazil and owner of the largest fleet in Latin America, with the aim of merging their operations to facilitate the expansion of both companies in the international market.
The operation was carried out through the acquisition of 100% of the controlling interest of Ecocopter S.A. and Ecocopter Ecuador S.A. by Helisul. The agreement will allow both companies to embark on a path of growth and consolidation in the international market thanks to the experience and support of Helisul, a company with 52 years of experience and a fleet of 58 aircraft (planes and helicopters). Helisul operates in eight major cities in Brazil, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized air services, base operations, maintenance, leasing, aeromedical transportation, and tourist flights.
Additionally, through Ecocopter, Helisul Aviação will gain access to an air services market in the Southern Cone of America which presents significant expansion figures, as well as the generation of synergies between the two organizations and the implementation of the best practices they possess. This will further consolidate their current positions with solid international recognition, operational excellence, professional quality, and high standards in air solutions.
Marcelo Rajchman, Corporate CEO of Ecocopter, stated, "We are delighted and proud to join forces between two great South American companies that stand out in each of the markets where they operate. Both Helisul and Ecocopter have very similar work philosophies and services, they share a common vision regarding their responsible growth in each market, and above all, they view safety in their operations as a primary condition, which has allowed them to be recognized internationally."
The executive also indicated, "This initiative will benefit our customers, as we will be able to support them in their international projects, as well as offer them a larger and more diversified fleet of helicopters and airplanes."
Humberto Biesuz, CEO of Helisul, said "The acquisition of Ecocopter is part of the company's expansion plan, allowing for safe and rapid growth that will lead to expansion throughout Latin America, initiating a unique multinational operation model in the sector; we are a company that grows with security and planning, but always seeking new paths that point towards the future."
Additionally, the executive noted, "The two companies have a very similar way of working, they value safety and quality. Moreover, there are several synergies between the operations. Helisul has been modernizing, without losing sight of the positive sum of experience with new market practices. This acquisition only reinforces this purpose."
Finally, both companies have communicated this agreement to various stakeholders, including creditors, clients, business partners, and other institutions and authorities, with the aim of indicating that this agreement will benefit the world of air services and establish a new standard that will allow the region to stand out on the international stage as a world-class player.
About Ecocopter: With 21 years of experience, Ecocopter is a leading Chilean aeronautical and air services company in the Southern Cone of Latin America.
Thanks to a fleet of 23 state-of-the-art helicopters, it specializes in providing high-complexity air services such as passenger transport, cargo, offshore operations, firefighting, construction and installations, maintenance of high-voltage towers, aeromedical transfers, among many other utilities.
One of Ecocopter's key success factors is its highly specialized technical and professional team, which guarantees the safety and satisfaction of its clients. As a result, it has its own maintenance center and an engine workshop (Safran Turbomeca), which allows it to have its units available for a rapid response to the various demands of its operation. Since 2022, Ecocopter has been the only helicopter company to be part of the national "Clean Flight" program, which brings together the country's main aeronautical companies and aims to reduce and offset CO2 emissions in the operations of its adherents to this initiative.
About Helisul Aviação: Founded by Commanders Eloy Biesuz and Celso Biesuz in 1972 in Brazil, Helisul began its operations in the city of Foz do Iguaçu. From 1979, it expanded its horizons and services throughout the national territory. Today, Helisul operates helicopters and airplanes, with a complete structure of hangars, administration, maintenance teams, and highly trained pilots.
The company diversified its activities and currently operates in various regions of Brazil, offering specialized air services such as firefighting, aerial inspection of power lines, environmental protection, Fixed Base Operations (FBO), maintenance and aircraft rental, aeromedical transportation, and scenic flights. Its operations are controlled from an Operational Control Center (OCC), which is the company's operations hub and one of the most modern in the country.
Helisul's fleet consists of 58 aircraft (planes and helicopters). It has 26 hangars distributed throughout Brazil, 6 FBO bases, 15 fixed bases, 7 panoramic helipads, in addition to the administrative headquarters in Curitiba.
The operation was carried out through the acquisition of 100% of the controlling interest of Ecocopter S.A. and Ecocopter Ecuador S.A. by Helisul. The agreement will allow both companies to embark on a path of growth and consolidation in the international market thanks to the experience and support of Helisul, a company with 52 years of experience and a fleet of 58 aircraft (planes and helicopters). Helisul operates in eight major cities in Brazil, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized air services, base operations, maintenance, leasing, aeromedical transportation, and tourist flights.
Additionally, through Ecocopter, Helisul Aviação will gain access to an air services market in the Southern Cone of America which presents significant expansion figures, as well as the generation of synergies between the two organizations and the implementation of the best practices they possess. This will further consolidate their current positions with solid international recognition, operational excellence, professional quality, and high standards in air solutions.
Marcelo Rajchman, Corporate CEO of Ecocopter, stated, "We are delighted and proud to join forces between two great South American companies that stand out in each of the markets where they operate. Both Helisul and Ecocopter have very similar work philosophies and services, they share a common vision regarding their responsible growth in each market, and above all, they view safety in their operations as a primary condition, which has allowed them to be recognized internationally."
The executive also indicated, "This initiative will benefit our customers, as we will be able to support them in their international projects, as well as offer them a larger and more diversified fleet of helicopters and airplanes."
Humberto Biesuz, CEO of Helisul, said "The acquisition of Ecocopter is part of the company's expansion plan, allowing for safe and rapid growth that will lead to expansion throughout Latin America, initiating a unique multinational operation model in the sector; we are a company that grows with security and planning, but always seeking new paths that point towards the future."
Additionally, the executive noted, "The two companies have a very similar way of working, they value safety and quality. Moreover, there are several synergies between the operations. Helisul has been modernizing, without losing sight of the positive sum of experience with new market practices. This acquisition only reinforces this purpose."
Finally, both companies have communicated this agreement to various stakeholders, including creditors, clients, business partners, and other institutions and authorities, with the aim of indicating that this agreement will benefit the world of air services and establish a new standard that will allow the region to stand out on the international stage as a world-class player.
About Ecocopter: With 21 years of experience, Ecocopter is a leading Chilean aeronautical and air services company in the Southern Cone of Latin America.
Thanks to a fleet of 23 state-of-the-art helicopters, it specializes in providing high-complexity air services such as passenger transport, cargo, offshore operations, firefighting, construction and installations, maintenance of high-voltage towers, aeromedical transfers, among many other utilities.
One of Ecocopter's key success factors is its highly specialized technical and professional team, which guarantees the safety and satisfaction of its clients. As a result, it has its own maintenance center and an engine workshop (Safran Turbomeca), which allows it to have its units available for a rapid response to the various demands of its operation. Since 2022, Ecocopter has been the only helicopter company to be part of the national "Clean Flight" program, which brings together the country's main aeronautical companies and aims to reduce and offset CO2 emissions in the operations of its adherents to this initiative.
About Helisul Aviação: Founded by Commanders Eloy Biesuz and Celso Biesuz in 1972 in Brazil, Helisul began its operations in the city of Foz do Iguaçu. From 1979, it expanded its horizons and services throughout the national territory. Today, Helisul operates helicopters and airplanes, with a complete structure of hangars, administration, maintenance teams, and highly trained pilots.
The company diversified its activities and currently operates in various regions of Brazil, offering specialized air services such as firefighting, aerial inspection of power lines, environmental protection, Fixed Base Operations (FBO), maintenance and aircraft rental, aeromedical transportation, and scenic flights. Its operations are controlled from an Operational Control Center (OCC), which is the company's operations hub and one of the most modern in the country.
Helisul's fleet consists of 58 aircraft (planes and helicopters). It has 26 hangars distributed throughout Brazil, 6 FBO bases, 15 fixed bases, 7 panoramic helipads, in addition to the administrative headquarters in Curitiba.
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Ecocopter 
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Ecocopter Ecuador 
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