UAB Helisota

UAB Helisota is a Lithuanian aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) company specializing in rotary-wing (helicopter) services, spare parts supply, and technical training. The company is widely known for its capabilities on Mil (Mi) family helicopters and selected Western types, operating from the Kaunas International Airport area in Kaunas District, Lithuania. UAB Helisota has been associated as a subsidiary within the Avia Solutions Group, one of the largest aviation services groups originating from the Baltic region.

Company Overview

Legal name: UAB Helisota
Industry sector: Aerospace; Helicopter MRO and technical services
Founded: Late 1990s (commonly reported as 1997; precise founding date varies across secondary sources)
Headquarters: Kaunas District Municipality, Lithuania (Kaunas International Airport area, Karmėlava)

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (Company registration code): Not reliably available in the open sources reviewed; consult Lithuania’s official business register (Registrų centras) or Rekvizitai.lt for the current code.
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not reliably available in the open sources reviewed; consult the official registers for verification.
Official website: https://www.helisota.com
Email address: Commonly used general contact emails published by the company include info@helisota.com (availability may vary; verify on the official website’s contact page).
Registered office address: Reported as Kaunas International Airport area, Karmėlava, LT-54460, Kauno r., Lithuania. Several Avia Solutions Group companies operate at Oro uosto g. in Karmėlava; Helisota’s precise registered street address should be confirmed via official registers.
Phone number (registered office): A direct, verified phone number was not available in the open sources reviewed; refer to the official website’s contact page or Lithuania’s business directory listings for the current phone number.

Note: Exact legal codes and certain contact details may change; authoritative verification should be made via Lithuania’s Registrų centras or Rekvizitai.lt.

Business Operations

Main products/services:
- EASA Part-145 helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (line and base maintenance)
- Heavy checks, overhauls, and component repair, including for Mil Mi-8/17 family and selected Western helicopter types
- Spare parts sourcing, logistics, and AOG support for rotary-wing fleets
- Modifications, modernization, painting, and interior work for helicopters
- Technical training (including type and maintenance training), often delivered under EASA Part-147 frameworks or equivalent (subject to scope and approvals)
- Field support teams and on-site maintenance services for operators globally

Business model: Business-to-business service provider. Revenue comes from maintenance contracts, overhauls, parts sales, and training programs with civil operators, government agencies, NGOs, and special-mission operators.

Market position: Helisota is among the relatively few EU-based MRO providers historically offering EASA-compliant services for Mil (Mi) helicopter families, giving it a niche position serving operators across Europe, Africa, and Asia. The company’s location and integration within Avia Solutions Group enable it to leverage a broader aviation services ecosystem.

History

Founding and early years: UAB Helisota was established in the late 1990s to serve the then-prevalent Mil helicopter fleets across Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. The company built capabilities around the Mi-8/17 and related platforms, providing maintenance and spare parts to operators transitioning to EU-compliant standards.

Certification and expansion: Over the 2000s and 2010s, Helisota obtained and expanded EASA approvals, enabling line and base maintenance, component work, and, in selected cases, services for Western helicopter types. The company developed a training portfolio and field support teams to serve customers globally.

Integration in Avia Solutions Group: By the 2010s, Helisota was integrated into Avia Solutions Group, benefiting from the group’s shared infrastructure, procurement, and cross-selling opportunities alongside other MRO and aviation service units.

Recent evolution: Since 2022, the EU’s sanctions environment has impacted support for Russian-origin aviation equipment. Helisota’s activities, service portfolio, and geographic focus have reportedly adapted to remain compliant, with increased emphasis on permitted services, Western platforms, and non-sanctioned customer bases.

Financial Information

Revenue: Helisota is a privately held company within a group structure; detailed standalone revenue is not publicly disclosed.
Funding rounds: Not applicable for a subsidiary; no public venture-style funding rounds identified.
Ownership structure: UAB Helisota has been reported as part of Avia Solutions Group. Current ownership specifics (shareholders, beneficial owners) should be verified via Lithuania’s official company registry.

Leadership and Management

Key executives (vadovai):
- General Manager / CEO (Pareigos): The current name of the executive was not available in the open sources reviewed at the time of writing. In Lithuania, the vadovas is listed in the official register; consult Registrų centras or Rekvizitai.lt for the up-to-date name.
- Operations/MRO leadership: Not publicly listed in reliable sources reviewed; refer to the official website or group disclosures.
- Board members: As a subsidiary within a group, board oversight may be integrated at the group level; board composition specific to UAB Helisota is not publicly disclosed in sources reviewed.

Note: Executive names and titles can change; always verify via official registers and corporate disclosures.

Office Locations

Primary base / headquarters: Kaunas International Airport area, Karmėlava, LT-54460, Kauno r., Lithuania.
Phone (HQ): Not confirmed in open sources; check the official website’s contact page.
Additional offices: No additional Lithuanian addresses were verified in the open sources reviewed. Helisota deploys field teams to customer sites globally, which are not permanent offices.

Market Position

Competitors:
- Heli-One (global helicopter MRO)
- UTair-Engineering (primarily Russian market; applicability subject to sanctions)
- Motor Sich Service Centers (Ukraine; for legacy Mil platforms)
- LOM Praha (Czech Republic; selected military helicopter MRO)
- Airbus Helicopters authorized service centers (for Western types)
- Leonardo Helicopters support network (for Western types)

Market share: No independently audited market share data is publicly available for Helisota’s specific niches.
Competitive advantages: EU location and regulatory compliance; historical specialization in Mil platforms within EASA frameworks; integration with Avia Solutions Group; global logistics and field support; diversified services (MRO, parts, training).

Recent Developments

- Continued alignment of services with EU regulatory and sanctions regimes since 2022, affecting support for Russian-origin platforms and emphasizing permitted services and Western types.
- Ongoing maintenance projects for international operators, including modernization, painting, and component services, as reported through group-level communications.
- Periodic updates to EASA approvals and training offerings (verify via the official site and EASA approvals database for current status).

Contact Information

Company: UAB Helisota
Address: Kaunas International Airport area, Karmėlava, LT-54460, Kauno r., Lithuania (precise registered street address should be confirmed)
Website: https://www.helisota.com
Email: info@helisota.com (verify on the official site for the most current contact)
Phone: Not confirmed in open sources; refer to the official website’s contact page or Lithuanian business directories.
Working hours: Not publicly standardized in sources reviewed; check the company’s website.

Sources and References

Primary sources:
- Helisota official website: https://www.helisota.com (company profile, services, certifications, contact)
- Avia Solutions Group corporate materials: https://aviasg.com (group structure, subsidiaries, news)

Regulatory and directory sources:
- EASA Part-145 approvals list (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) – search for “Helisota” to confirm current scope and certificates.
- Lithuanian business register (Registrų centras) – for įmonės kodas, PVM kodas, and registered office details.
- Rekvizitai.lt – Lithuanian business directory entries for UAB Helisota (legal data, address, contacts; verify against official register).

Disclaimer: Certain legal identifiers (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas), executive names, and phone numbers could not be verified in the open sources reviewed at the time of writing. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consult Lithuania’s Registrų centras, the company’s official website, and recent regulatory filings.