HoverFly
VIP helicopter operator founded in 2009 with bases in Rome, Naples, Forte dei Marmi, Pescara and Milan.
- Fleet
- 6 aircraft
- Flagship
- Leonardo AW109
- Base
- Rome
- Licence
- Listed
The HoverFly Leonardo AW109
HoverFly flies 3 Leonardo AW109s, 50% of its 6-aircraft fleet.
- Category
- Helicopter
- Manufacturer
- Leonardo
- Built
- 2007 to 2015
- Registrations
- I-AWTU, I-SATY, I-ELFA
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The full HoverFly fleet
6 aircraft across 4 types. Open any aircraft for specs, photos and who else flies it.
Every registration (6)+
| Aircraft | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Leonardo AW109 | I-AWTU (2015) · I-SATY (2011) · I-ELFA (2007) |
| Airbus AS355 Twin Squirrel | I-PFDC (1992) |
| Airbus H125 | I-SATU (2006) |
| Airbus H130 | I-IVIP (2009) |
HoverFly at a glance
Italian air operator certificate (COA) IT.AOC.0167, on the ENAC list of air operators.
- Cleared for the UKOn the UK CAA list of UK Part-TCO holders (authorisation 1094, list of 16 October 2026).
- Legal name
- Hoverfly divisione Sam S.r.l.
- Base
- Rome
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does HoverFly have?+
6: 3 Leonardo AW109, 1 Airbus AS355 Twin Squirrel, 1 Airbus H125 and 1 Airbus H130.
Is HoverFly licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. HoverFly holds a Italian air operator certificate (COA) IT.AOC.0167, on the ENAC list of air operators.
Can HoverFly fly to the UK?+
Yes. HoverFly holds a UK Part-TCO authorisation (number 1094) from the UK CAA, which an operator from outside the UK needs before it flies commercial flights into the UK. HoverFly was on the CAA list dated 16 October 2026.
What is the biggest aircraft in the HoverFly fleet?+
The Leonardo AW109, a helicopter. HoverFly has 3 of them.
Where is HoverFly based?+
Rome.
Can I charter a HoverFly aircraft through Altivo?+
Yes. Tell us your route and dates and we ask HoverFly and other licensed operators for availability and price, then book the aircraft you choose with the operator named on your quote.
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