SANTIAGO, Chile – Within the framework of the International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE 2026, Helisul, a powerhouse in Latin American aviation, will present its robust portfolio of technological and engineering solutions for the region alongside Ecocopter, the Chilean company it acquired in 2024.
Strategically located in the Brazil Pavilion, the company will showcase a comprehensive proposal specifically designed for the tactical and operational needs of the Armed Forces and Security Forces across both Latin and North America.
The presence of Helisul and Ecocopter in this edition stands out for the presentation of critical advancements for the modernization of government and military fleets, including:
- Cockpit Modernization: Next-generation solutions for cabin upgrades, enhancing the human-machine interface and operational safety.
- Advanced Support for A-29 Super Tucano and C5ISTAR: Presentation of specific enhancements and technological updates for these strategic platforms.
- Unmanned Solutions: An exhibition of unmanned systems designed for surveillance, intelligence, and tactical support missions.
Beyond technological updates, the Helisul and Ecocopter stand will serve as a nerve center for operational and engineering solutions. During the exhibition, the company will highlight its joint capabilities in advanced aeronautical technology, emphasizing the efficiency of its "One Stop Shop" model, which offers comprehensive support and maintenance through a single point of contact to optimize fleet availability.
Additionally, the company will present its Ecotraining programs, focused on high-level crew training, along with helicopter shuttle logistics services (Santiago – FIDAE Route) and a detailed overview of the general operations that the Helisul–Ecocopter ecosystem manages throughout the region.
"Our participation in FIDAE 2026 reinforces our commitment to being a strategic partner for the Armed Forces and security agencies across the continent, delivering engineering solutions that not only modernize aircraft but also optimize operational response capacity." — Marcelo Madruga, New Business Manager at Helisul.
Furthermore, Armando Weinberger, General Manager of Ecocopter by Helisul, stated that 'the integration of our engineering capabilities with Ecocopter’s renowned comprehensive structure in Chile allows us to offer an agile, high-level response to the challenges of general aeronautics and defense units across the continent”.
Delegations and industry professionals are invited to visit the Helisul and Ecocopter stand in the Brazil Pavilion to get a firsthand look at the future of aeronautical engineering in the region.
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. Starting in 1979, the company broadened its horizons and expanded its services and bases throughout the national territory. Today, Helisul operates helicopters and airplanes with a comprehensive infrastructure of hangars, administration, maintenance teams, and highly trained pilots.
The company has diversified its activities and currently operates in various regions of Brazil, offering specialized aerial services such as: Firefighting; Aerial power line inspection; Environmental protection; FBO (Fixed-Base Operator); Aircraft maintenance and leasing; Aeromedical transport and panoramic flights. Its operations are monitored from an Operational Control Center (CCO), which serves as the "brain" of the company’s operations and is one of the most modern in the country. Helisul's fleet consists of approximately 100 aircraft (airplanes and helicopters). It owns 26 hangars distributed across Brazil, 6 FBO bases, 16 fixed bases, and 7 panoramic heliports, in addition to its administrative headquarters in Curitiba.
For more information, visit: www.helisul.com
About Ecocopter By Helisul
With 22 years of experience, Ecocopter is a comprehensive Chilean aeronautical solutions and aerial services company, leading the way in the Southern Cone of Latin America. Thanks to its "One Stop Shop" vision, Ecocopter offers an integrated service model designed to maximize the operability of government, military, and civilian clients, becoming a benchmark in high-complexity aerial services.
As part of the Helisul Group, Ecocopter combines its operational excellence, constant innovation, high safety standards, and deep local market expertise with a robust technical infrastructure, forming one of the largest aeronautical conglomerates in Latin America.
For more information, visit: www.ecocopter.cl
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