Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation
- Reported to
- New Hampshire Attorney General
- Filed
- April 29, 2025
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.
What we know
Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation is an aviation services company specializing in heavy-lift helicopter operations, aerial support, and logistics for government and commercial clients. Given the nature of their business, the company typically collects and maintains sensitive personal information for employees, contractors, and vendors, including payroll data, government identification, and employment records. In 2025, the company officially reported a data security incident to the New Hampshire Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to their systems occurred. Individuals who received a formal data breach notification letter from CHI Aviation were identified as having their personal information potentially compromised during this event. This notice is intended to inform affected parties about the nature of the incident and the steps the company is taking to address the security of their data.
See every breach reported in New Hampshire or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation incident: what to do and your options
- What should I do after getting the Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Did Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation offer free credit monitoring?
- Look for an enrollment code in your Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
- Can I sue Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in New Hampshire and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- Do I need a Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation data breach lawyer or attorney?
- Whether the company's systems were encrypted by ransomware or data was simply taken, the legal question is the same: did it protect your information the way the law requires? An attorney can review your notice for free, and these cases are usually handled on contingency.
- Is there a Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- Is the Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation in the mail matches the breach Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General on April 29, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- How much could a Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Construction Helicopters, Inc. dba CHI Aviation settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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