About UI Helicopter
World-Class Air Mobility Service Center in Korea, UI Helicopter
World-Class Air Mobility Service Center in Korea, UI Helicopter

Established in 1986, we have been providing the best services for the increase of air combat power of our military and the safe operation of helicopter operators based on the maintenance technology and know-how of the largest number of rotary wing aircraft to date. We provide the highest level of maintenance technology and services such as helicopter airframe maintenance, parts manufacturing, structure repair, hydraulic equipment, OVHL of major components such as MISSION, HUB, GEAR BOX, MAST, ACTUATOR, QUILL, and BLADE, and Bambi Bucket repair, painting, inspection, etc., and we are committed to meeting customer expectations.

Through maintenance based on international quality assurance standards, we have obtained various international certifications such as AS9100 & AS9110 Quality Management System, BELL Customer Service Facility, Leonardo Authorized Service Center, and SEI Bambi Bucket Service Center. We will continue to expand R&D and investment to provide world-class aviation MRO services, and will continue to promote technology and capital cooperation projects with advanced overseas companies to further consolidate our position as the best aviation MRO center in Northeast Asia. Thank you.

All of UI Helicopter Co.

Pioneering the future of the Korean aviation industry.

We sincerely thank you for visiting our website and promise that we will continue to make unremitting efforts to impress our customers. It has been 37 years since UI Helicopter was on the road to build a safe operation of aircraft and a solid future for the aviation industry. It has been a long and difficult time for the development of domestic helicopter maintenance technology and the enhancement of the military’s air combat power. Now, UI Helicopter aims to fulfill its social responsibility as an aviation specialized MRO company through various aviation maintenance experiences, abundant technical skills, world-class technical personnel, and continuous management improvement that have been solidly accumulated over the past 37 years. We promise that we will not rest on our laurels, but will always make our best efforts to ensure more perfect maintenance quality and safe operation. Thank you.

UI Helicopter is the future of aviation industry in Korea.

2020s

September 2021_UH-1H PDM 339 (final unit) shipped out

Apr. 2021_UH-60 BLADE new product development, government support project agreement

June 2020_UH-60 BLADE Maintenance Development Agreement (IAI, Israel / Completed development in April 2022)

2000s

July 2009_Changed company name from Korea Bell Helicopter to UI Helicopter

June 2008_Developed and patented UI helis-up (helicopter towing equipment)

March 2006_AS9110 Aerospace International Quality System Certification (BSI, First in Korea)

June 2005_AS9100 International Quality System Certification for Aerospace Manufacturing (BSI)

December 2004_UH-1H (HUEY 2) Asia Pacific Performance Improvement Facility Authorization (BELL)

November 2004_Introduced BELL 206 (USA) (Deokcheon Unit 8)

October 2004_Introduced Bell 205 (USA) (Deokcheon Unit 7)

October 2004_Maintenance Organization Certification (AMO) by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport

February 2004_Introduced Bell 206L4 (Brazil) (Deokcheon Unit 6)

December 2003_Awarded as an excellent defense company for employment management (Minister of Defense)

July 2003_Certified to expand aircraft repair and modification capacity (Ministry of Construction)

February 2003_Awarded as an excellent supplier of military supplies (Headquarters of Procurement)

2002 Apr_Introduced Bell 214B (USA) (Deokcheon Unit 5)

May 2001_Acquired aircraft repair and modification capability certification (Ministry of Construction)

November 2000_Introduced Bell 214B (USA) (Deokcheon Unit 3)

1980s

September 1989_Construction of Korea Bell Helicopter Facility (Yesan, Chungnam)

December 1988_Land helipad authorization (Ministry of Construction)

Nov. 1988_Development contract for aircraft main components (Ministry of Defense)

Jan 1988_Authorization of Bell Customer Service Facility (Bell, USA)

September 1987_Acquired helicopter maintenance business license (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy)

Dec. 1986_Established a joint venture with Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

2010s

May 2019_UH-60 VALVE R&D completed

Jan. 2017_Completed R&D of AH-1S M/R BLADE counterweight

December 2016_Awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from the Minister of Public Safety and Security

February 2016_Awarded the Army Military Investigation Commander’s Appreciation Plaque

February 2016_Awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from the Minister of National Defense

May 2015_Awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from the Head of the West Sea Coast Guard Safety Division

2014 07_Awarded the Seoul Mayor’s Citation

2014 07_Awarded citation for 119 Special Rescue Team firefighting helicopter maintenance (Seoul)

2014 04_Delivery of 300 UH-1H PDMs

2014 03_Awarded a commendation from the head of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)

March 2014_Awarded the Defense Procurement Excellence Award (DAPA)

Sep 2011_Won the Management Grand Prize at the Chungcheongnam-do Business Competition

1990s

Dec. 1998_Awarded a citation for selection as an excellent company for labor-management cooperation (Minister of Labor)

December 1997_Started irregular flight business (Bell 212 / Deokcheon Unit 1)

Sep. 1997_Awarded for achieving 5 accidents free (Minister of Labor)

March 1997_Designated as a sole contractor for military Bell models (Ministry of Defense)

February 1997_Acquired certification as a self-calibration inspection organization (Ministry of Construction)

Management Philosophy

Spirit of UI Group

Our Mission (MISSION STATEMENT)

We contribute to national and community development and enrich human life through our business.

MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLE

We pursue fair profits based on integrity and value people, society, and the natural environment.

COMPANY SLOGAN

恒心報國行
We will always be loyal to the country and its people.

UI Group's Business Creed

We adhere to the following values in our work.

CHALLENGE
CREATIVE THOUGHT
INTEGRITY
TEAMWORK
PRINCIPLE

Vision and Mid-to Long-term development plans.

As an international aviation professional MRO company, we provide first-class products and services.

Major Future Business Area

Maintenance of multiple helicopters

UAV R&D

Expansion of blade repair capacity

Helicopter Airworthiness and STC

Major Components Assembly Production

Participation in performance improvement development projects

Improvement of System Integration

Participation in UAV&UAM Projects

UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)

Future-oriented development of the company’s identity from the existing helicopter business to the UAV business

UAM (Urban Air Mobility)

Expansion from existing helicopter MRO to eVTOL and UAM MRO business

UAM commercialization plans of UI Helicopter

Quality Management Policy

The quality management policy to realize the corporate philosophy and corporate management policy of UI Helicopter is as follows.

We fulfill our responsibilities as management by providing appropriate support so that the above quality management policy can be specifically implemented in each organization and hierarchy. This is to satisfy the requirements of the international standard AS 9100/9110 and related laws and regulations, and to achieve this goal, all members of the organization who perform tasks that affect quality must fully understand the contents of this manual and procedures and faithfully perform their respective responsibilities.

품질 보증 및 인증 현황

방침

Quality Assurance and Certification Status

Policy

Our quality policy is based on the requirements of BS / EN9100 / 9110 Aerospace Systems and ISO 9001 Quality Management System. We aim to build a system of change and continuous company development, enhance competitiveness by improving the skills of all employees, and pursue customer satisfaction by securing the reliability of quality.

Business Participation Areas

Featured Customers

Directions

We welcome you to visit the headquarters and Yesan facility of UI Helicopter.

Seoul Headquarters

16F, Jaehwa Square Building, 168-9, Yeomni-dong (Dongmak-ro 311), Mapo-gu, Seoul 04156, Korea
Tel : 02-585-1881~2
fax : 02-581-1881
By subway : Gongdeok Station (Line 5,6) (Exit 1, 380m)

Yesan Facility

275, Hyorimsongseok-gil, Sapgyo-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do 32415
Tel : 041-337-1991~5
fax : 041-337-1996
By train : Get off at Sapgyo Station on Janghang Line

Headquarters : 16th Floor, Jaehwa Square Building, 168-9, Yeomni-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04156 (Dongmak-ro 311) | TEL : 02-585-1881~2 | FAX : 02-581-1881

Facility : 275, Hyorimsongseok-gil, Sapgyo-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungnam-do 32415 | TEL : 041-337-1991 | FAX : 041-337-1996

Copyright (C) 2022 by UI Helicopter. All Reserved

Headquarters : 16th Floor, Jaehwa Square Building, 168-9, Yeomni-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04156 (Dongmak-ro 311) | TEL : 02-585-1881~2 | FAX : 02-581-1881

Facility : 275, Hyorimsongseok-gil, Sapgyo-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungnam-do 32415 | TEL : 041-337-1991 | FAX : 041-337-1996

Copyright (C) 2022 by UI Helicopter. All Reserved