SAFETY FIRST · ZERO COMPROMISES
Safety First
Every Flight. Every Passenger. Every Time.
Helicopter charter in Costa Rica — and aviation in general — offers statistically high safety levels, significantly safer than driving. At Aerotour, safety is not a policy. It is the foundation on which every operation, every pilot, and every aircraft in our fleet is built.
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OUR SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
Built on Experience, Training, and Uncompromising Standards
We conduct every operation with an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our passengers, crew, employees, and the environment. Our company is founded on four pillars: decades of experience, rigorous recurrent training, proactive risk management, and a fleet of high-quality certified aircraft.
All Aerotour pilots undergo intensive annual training through the best international programs — accumulating some of the highest flight hours and safety records in Costa Rica. With us, you can fly with complete confidence.
BELL 429 · TWIN-ENGINE SAFETY
Engineered for Maximum Operational Safety
Single Pilot IFR Certified
Safe operations in all weather conditions through advanced avionics and instrument flight capability.
Category A Certification
Continued safe flight guaranteed even in engine failure scenarios — the highest safety standard in helicopter aviation.
Twin-Engine Redundancy
Dual Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D1 engines provide unmatched redundancy and peace of mind on every flight.
Advanced Avionics Suite
Reduces pilot workload and increases situational awareness for precise, safe navigation in all conditions.
Crashworthy Design
Engineered to protect occupants in the unlikely event of an incident — among the highest passive safety standards in its class.
International Insurance
Internationally insured through Aviation Specialty Insurance (USA – London) for complete passenger and operational coverage.
LEADERSHIP & PILOT CREDENTIALS
Federico Laurencich — Founder & CEO
Aerotour is led by Federico Laurencich — one of Costa Rica’s most experienced helicopter pilots with over 35 years in aviation. His credentials represent the highest professional standards in the region.
- Commercial Airplane Pilot · FAA ATP Helicopter · CFI · CFII
- Founder of the first Helicopter Pilot School in Costa Rica
- Advanced Helicopter Training Instructor
- Authorized Instructor — Robinson Helicopter Company (International Safety & Emergency Courses)
- One of the highest flight hours and training records in Central America
All Aerotour pilots undergo rigorous annual recurrent training through top international programs — ensuring every flight is operated by a crew that meets the highest safety standards in the industry.
CERTIFICATIONS & INSURANCE
Verified. Certified. Insured.
DGAC Certified
Full operational certification by Costa Rica's Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) — the national civil aviation authority.
ICAO International Standards
All operations conducted under ICAO international aviation standards — the same framework applied by commercial airlines worldwide.
Aviation Specialty Insurance
Internationally insured through Aviation Specialty Insurance (USA – London) for full passenger, operational, and liability coverage.
Fly Safe. Fly Aerotour.
Costa Rica’s most trusted helicopter charter company since 1973. DGAC certified, ICAO compliant, and internationally insured — so you can focus on the experience, not the risks.
