Air Touraine and Alpes Hélicoptères: a strategic alliance revolutionizing air mobility in France
April 30, 2025
Air Touraine and Alpes Hélicoptères: a strategic alliance revolutionizing air mobility in France
Extensive national coverage: the strength of the network
Thanks to the merger of their bases - Tours for Air Touraine and Annecy for Alpes Hélicoptères - the two companies now deploy a combined fleet in several strategic regions. Business travelers, event organizers and tourists benefit from simplified access to aircraft positioned as close as possible to their needs.
- Express access to major French cities
- Greater responsiveness for last-minute transfers
- Optimizing flight times and operating costs
A unified offering for a seamless experience
By pooling their resources, Air Touraine and Alpes Hélicoptères can now offer :
- VIP and business flights: customized travel, guaranteed confidentiality.
- Events: helicopter shuttles for trade fairs, festivals and major sporting events.
- Leisure: air baptisms, sightseeing flights and exclusive panoramic experiences.
- Technical solutions: aerial photography, lifting, surveillance and specialized heliporting.
This operational convergence guarantees unrivalled flexibility and optimized response times.
Towards sustainable, consistent aviation
At the heart of this alliance is a shared vision: to make air mobility more accessible and greener. The two airlines are committed to :
- Modernize the fleet with newer, more energy-efficient aircraft.
- Optimize each rotation to reduce the carbon footprint per passenger.
- Develop local offset programs and CSR partnerships.
Long-term technical and commercial synergies
In addition to operations, this alliance opens up a wide range of high value-added services:
- Pilot training: a consolidated flight school, with simulators and experienced instructors.
- Aircraft maintenance & management: full support for helicopter owners and co-owners.
- Exclusive co-ownership program: shared access to a helicopter, with optimization of fixed costs.
"This alliance marks a key step towards nationwide helicopter mobility" - Nicolas Miras, CEO, Alpes Hélicoptères
Focus on Air Touraine
Founded in 1977 in Tours, Air Touraine is the pioneer of on-demand flights in France. With decades of expertise in :
- VIP and business transportation
- Baptism flights and tourism
- Technical operations: photography, surveillance, heliporting
Air Touraine places safety and thecustomer experience at the heart of its approach.
Focus on Alpes Hélicoptères
Created in 2017 in Annecy, Alpes Hélicoptères combines the professions of :
- Airline dedicated to leisure flights and premium transfers
- Top-of-the-range flight school
- Appliance management & co-ownership: the first offer of its kind in France
This innovative approach gives enthusiasts and professionals alike easy access to the world of helicopters.
A new standard for air mobility
By joining forces, Air Touraine and Alpes Hélicoptères are paving the way for a reliable, flexible and sustainable national helicopter network. French businesses and travelers now have a premium alternative to the sometimes restrictive land routes.
Ready to take to the skies? Contact Air Touraine or Alpes Hélicoptères today to plan your next VIP flight, event or technical mission.