About us

Your trusted partner in business aviation

Heron Aviation is a dynamic and steadily growing aircraft management and charter company headquartered in southern Germany, close to the Swiss border.

With a dedicated team of seasoned professionals, we specialize in aircraft management, private jet charter, and the worldwide operation of business flights. Our experts bring decades of industry experience and are available to our clients 24/7 – every day of the year.

About Heron AVIATION

What we stand for:

At Heron Aviation, our mission is to deliver tailored aviation solutions with a focus on safety, discretion, and operational excellence.

  • We are a passionate and servicedriven team, committed to meeting and exceeding the expectations of our clients.
  • Responsibility, transparency, and trust form the foundation of every relationship we build.
  • We pride ourselves on our goal-oriented approach and our ability to create measurable value at every stage of the customer journey.
  • Integrity and professionalism are not just promises – they define who we are.

Let us show you the difference that true dedication and personal commitment can make in business aviation.

Responsibilities

AOC / CAMO

Martin Helbling

Accountable Manager

Anna Schwegler

Financial / Human Resources Manager

Marianne Helbling

Postholder Ground Operation

Christian Wilhelm

Postholder Continuing Airworthiness Manager

Christoph Eiche

Postholder Flight Operation

Franco Andreas Freier

Postholder Crew Training

Heron Aviation España

José Manuel Perez de la Cruz

Chief Executive Officer

Heron Aviation Berlin GmbH

Anna Schwegler

Chief Executive Officer

Founding
Heron Aviation GmbH & Co. KG (Heron Aviation) is founded in 2009.
AOC
In 2010 Heron Aviation applies for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
First Aircraft
The first management aircraft are a LearJet 60 and two FALCON 900EX.
EASA Changeover
Changeover to EASA rules in October 2014
Berlin Location
In March 2017 Branch Office in Berlin, in July 2020 Foundation of Heron Aviation Berlin GmbH
New aircraft
In 2018, several aircraft are added to management, including two Citations (CJ & CJ2+), a Falcon 900LX, a Learjet 60, and a Learjet 35
Spain
Also in 2018, Foundation of the Heron Aviation España Branch Office
New aircraft
2019 – 2021 the fleet expands again with three Citation Mustang 510, a Cessna Citation XLS+ and a Learjet 60
Partnership India
In April 2020, Heron enters into a partnership with Startdustjet in India and is also represented in this market
Learjet 60
In April 2020, Heron enters into a partnership with Startdustjet in India and is also represented in this market
Falcon 2000
In September 2021, the fleet grows by a Falcon 2000
Learjet 60
In December 2021 Heron Aviation welcomes a Learjet 60
Two New Jets
In May 2023 and October 2023, the fleet grows by Cessna Citation Jet M2 and Embraer ERJ-145
Falcon 8X
In March 2024 Heron Aviation welcomes a new Dassault Falcon 8X into its fleet
2009
July 2010
October 2014
March 2017
2018
2018
2019-2021
April 2020
May 2021
September 2021
December 2021
2023
March 2023

International presence

We work globally

Headquarter Lauchringen

HERON Luftfahrt GmbH & Co. KG
Riedpark 1
D-79787 Lauchringen
Germany

Tel.: +49 7741 965695 – 0
Fax: +49 7741 965695 – 99
E-mail:

Berlin Location

HERON Aviation Berlin GmbH
Friedenstr. 11
D-12489 Berlin
Germany

E-mail:

Madrid Location

HERON Aviation España
Avda. Fuente Nueva 12, Edificio Monterrey, planta 1, Of. 5
28703 San Sebastián de los Reyes. Madrid Spain

Tel.: +34 91 108 71 50
E-mail:  

Mumbai Location

Stardustjets powered by Heron Aviation

402 Wellington Business Park 2
Unit 2, Asan Pada Road, Marol, Andheri (E)
Mumbai 4000459
India

Tel.: +91 22 2850 0337
E-mail:

Location Basel - LFSB

Homebase

Dassault Falcon 900EX D-AHER

Dassault Falcon 8X D-ALDG

Location Cannes - LFMD

Homebase

Cessna Citation Jet CE525 D-IMCJ

Location Hamburg - EDDH

Homebase

Dassault Falcon 900LX D-AHRT

Cessna Citation XLS+ D-CPSH

Location Lubeck - EDHL

Homebase

Pilatus PC-12 – D-FPOS

Location Valencia - LEVC

Homebase

Cessna Citation Mustang CE510 – EC-LCX

Location Madrid - LEMD

Homebase

Cessna Citation Mustang CE510 EC-NGX

Location Zaragoza - LEZG

Homebase

Cessna Citation Jet M2 C525 – D-IPAA