Overview

Helibras, officially Helicópteros do Brasil S.A., manufactures and assembles helicopters for civilian and military use from its headquarters in Itajubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Founded in 1978, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters and reports a headcount of 500 to 1,000 employees. Its industries include aerospace, military and defense, automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial equipment. In August 2026, Helibras signed a memorandum of understanding with ALADA to support export of Brazilian helicopters and position Itajubá as a hub for the H145.

At a glance

What Helibras makes

The company is certified to AS9100 and ISO 9001 and produces models including the EC 120, AS 350, H225, H145, NH90, and H225M, with maintenance, repair, and overhaul services offered.

Certifications

Helibras is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — airbus.com

• ISO 9001 — simmmei.com.br

Latest developments

• 2026-10-23 — Brasil fala em autonomia militar, mas Exército vai à França discutir peças e suporte de 75 helicópteros; mesmo com fábrica da Helibras em Minas, país continua dependente de fornecedores estrangeiros - RSM - Revista Sociedade Militar (sociedademilitar.com.br)

• 2026-10-15 — Helibras passa a integrar o Cluster Aeroespacial & Defesa Brasileiro, do PIT - Parque de Inovação Tecnológica São José dos Campos (pitsjc.org.br)

• 2026-08-18 — H225: Helibras conclui última aeronave militar em MG - 18/08/2026 - Cotidiano - Folha (uol.com.br)

• 2026-08-11 — Helibras e ALADA firmam MoU para impulsionar exportações de helicópteros brasileiros, ampliar negócios G2G e consolidar Itajubá como hub do H145 – B-11 DEFENSE (b-11.net)

• 2026-02-03 — Helibras entrega helicópteros Esquilo e Super Cougar para FAB e Marinha - Tecnodefesa (tecnodefesa.com.br)

• 2025-07-03 — Fábrica da Helibras, no Sul de MG, vai produzir helicópteros de última geração em acordo entre Brasil e França | G1 (globo.com)

Company details

Helibras is the only helicopter manufacturer in Brazil and the Southern Hemisphere, with a reported production capacity of about 36 aircraft per year. Helibras was founded in 1978, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Itajuba, Minas Gerais. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 48 years in operation (founded 1978). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Helibras do?

Helibras, officially Helicópteros do Brasil S.A., manufactures and assembles helicopters for civilian and military use from its headquarters in Itajubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Founded in 1978, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters and reports a headcount of 500 to 1,000 employees. Its industries include aerospace, military and defense, automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial equipment. In August 2026, Helibras signed a memorandum of understanding with ALADA to support export of Brazilian helicopters and position Itajubá as a hub for the H145.

Where is Helibras headquartered?

Helibras is headquartered in Itajuba, Minas Gerais (200 Rua Abel dos Santos, Itajuba, Minas Gerais, 37504-054).

When was Helibras founded?

Helibras was founded in 1978.

How big is Helibras?

Helibras has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).

What certifications does Helibras hold?

Helibras lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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