October 1st, 2009
Scheduled helicopter service between two heliports in Manhattan and two major airports that serve New York City abruptly shut down on Friday.
U.S. Helicopter, which started up 3 ½ years ago, provided the first shuttle service since the 1980s from Manhattan to a commercial airport.
It was charging as much as $159 each way for an eight-minute trip between one of the heliports in Manhattan and Kennedy International or Newark Liberty International Airports
August 13th, 2009
We have followed Hermes helicopter earlier too and today it’s time to tell you all about Japan’s first Hermes helicopter.
The service will provide a 30-minute luxury helicopter shuttle service between central Tokyo and Narita International Airport.
The Hermes helicopter features calf-leather seats and walls decorated with the brand’s signature Toile H fabric used in its leather goods.
May 5th, 2009
Falcon Aviation Services has received its first “Hélicoptère par Hermès” on Sunday at a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.
Priced at $6 million, the EC135 helicopter is created by a collaboration between Eurocopter and Hermès, the French designer of luxury goods.
“This helicopter illustrates a fusion between design and technology, where every detail has been created for VIP and business travellers,” said Salem Al Kayoumi, FAS’s vice-chairman.
April 2nd, 2009
Since 2004, the company behind the Hotelicopter has been working to modify a Soviet-made Mil V-12 into two world firsts: the “world’s biggest helicopter” and the “world’s first flying hotel.”
The Hotelicopter features 18 luxuriously-appointed rooms for adrenaline junkies seeking a truly unique and memorable travel experience.
Each soundproofed room is equipped with a queen-sized bed, fine linens, a mini-bar, coffee machine, wireless internet access, and all the luxurious appointments you’d expect from a flying five star hotel.
March 8th, 2009
Air Harrods, the high-end private aviation program run by the world famous London luxury depot, is partnering with Watkins Yacht Management to provide air and concierge support via helicopter and corporate jet to the superyacht set.
The two firms will provide a streamlined and ultra-stylish luxury travel experience for those embarking on a luxurious private ocean voyage.
Transfers to the yachts will now start at the owner, charterer or guests own front door. The seamless incorporation of limousines, flights and/or helicopter transfers to and from the vessels will be overseen by Harrods highly-trained staff.
February 10th, 2009
PremiAir announced today (Feb 10) the launch of a new helicopter transfer service – the London Heliport Shuttle.
The new service offers dedicated flights to meet private jet arrivals from the UK’s key business aviation airports, whisking passengers to the London Heliport in Battersea.
The launch recognises the fact that some 40% of PremiAir’s traffic now connects with private jet arrivals into UK airports.
