12-Dec-2022Source: Green Deck Operations
Green Deck Operations is both proud and privileged to announce our appointment as an approved Aviation Inspection Body carrying out inspections and certification of large yacht helicopter landing areas on behalf of The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) Green Deck Operations has a long standing, credible reputation in supporting aviation on land and at sea. Now,... Read more
28-Oct-2021Source: Maritime Aviation
A global leader in the world of superyacht and cruise ship heliports has been appointed an ‘Aviation Inspection Body’ within the industry on behalf of the flag state administration of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). Maritime Aviation are already well known for their shipboard heliport design & safety consultancy, heliport equipment & lighting... Read more
14-Feb-2020Source: HeliHub.com
Airbus Helicopters have recently delivered a new H175 helicopter for operations based on a superyacht. Given the size of an H175, there are very few superyachts capable of hosting it, and HeliHub.com research points to it operating from MY Flying Fox, which was completed by the Lurssen shipyard in March 2019 (image below), and is... Read more
27-May-2019Source: Airbus Helicopter
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has delivered the first of two ACH145 helicopters to an existing private customer as the first step in a fleet renewal programme. The two aircraft will be primarily flown from super yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean regions on behalf of the owner who is a highly experienced user of Airbus helicopters.... Read more
12-Jun-2018Source: HeliHub.com
Helicopter Services Malta Limited (HSML) have started on the project of a helicopter on board a superyacht. The project includes pricing, model builds that will resist to corrosion due to sea air, tax, on-board operations as well as the build of a helipad, reports Superyacht News.... Read more
12-Jul-2016Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first VIP version of the H175, the company’s new medium class twin-engine helicopter, which entered service in 2014 for offshore transportation. Combining unparalleled elements of style and comfort with the largest cabin in its class, the VIP version of the H175 offers a superior level of cabin interior provided by... Read more
25-Jan-2016Source: Superyachts
When it comes to private aviation, helicopters are an increasingly popular choice for high net-worth individuals keen to benefit from the unparalleled access they afford. See Full Story... Read more
23-Sep-2013Source: Eurocopter
It is an eye-catching world-premiere in a blue and white Zig-Zag design: At this week’s Monaco Yacht Show, Eurocopter will exhibit a “collectable” art helicopter aboard the Quattroelle, an 86-meter Lürssen yacht, with the EC135’s cabin interior and exterior paint scheme designed by German artist Rita Weber. The project for this original art-inspired rotorcraft began... Read more
5-Apr-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Dutch shipyard Feadship is currently conducting pre-delivery trials on their largest superyacht to date – the 99m long ship known as “Project Dream”. In their press release they indicate that “Experience of a different kind underpinned some of the other special requests for this latest member of the Feadship fleet. Leveraging on the expertise accrued... Read more
18-Jun-2012Source: Amels
The iconic Amels 73.7-metre gets a new helipad and pool with movable floor The beautiful 73.7m motoryacht ILONA set sail again in May, after a very successful eight-month refit. While the yacht has been functioning perfectly since her launch in 2004, the owner wanted a major re-design to accommodate some new ideas into ILONA, as... Read more
10-Nov-2011Source: Perla Aviation
Perla Group International Inc. (PERL:PK), a leader in the international military, police and security solutions sectors, today announced it has signed a contract for the sale of 9 (nine) AK1-3 helicopters to Florida based company, Yacht Chandlers. The helicopters are to be delivered over the next 3 years, and sold exclusively to the luxury yacht industry. Perla... Read more
17-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Evergreen Helicopters have acquired two low-time Bell 214STs from the Saudi royal family. Previously allocated to operations from superyacht “Prince Abdul Aziz”, the fourth largest private yacht in the world at 147m in length, the pair have last week been registered with the FAA as N511EV and N512EV. They are serial numbers 28105 and 28115... Read more
27-Jun-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Some controversy was raised in Gibraltar recently when two different officials gave opposing views on helicopter operations off the deck of a superyacht, according to “The Triton” website for operators of large private yachts. The captain of MY Calixe had sought approval to fly guests off their yacht, and received approval, only for it to... Read more
5-Apr-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Following the success of the main HeliHub.com gallery – soon to pass the 6,000 images mark – we are today launching a more specialised gallery covering helicopter operations on superyachts (some call them megayachts). This will include photos of the helicopters themselves, helipads, facilities associated with helicopter operations (eg. some boats even have hangars!) and... Read more
24-Nov-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Looking worthy of being created for the next James Bond film, Besenzoni’s Helybase is a self-levelling platform pf 60m² which folds itself away – ideal for the limited deck area of a superyacht. Its adaptability makes it particularly useful for the yacht charter market as the increased flexibility it provides to a particular yacht greatly... Read more
22-Sep-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter’s “L’Hélicoptère par Hermès†is making its first appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2010, with this exclusive EC135 VIP helicopter being exhibited on the 214-foot yacht Feadship Trident. Eurocopter’s participation at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show underscores the company’s important presence in the VIP, business and private-owner markets. Eurocopter was one of the... Read more
3-Aug-2010Source: Professional Yachtsmen's Association
The PYA would like to welcome Heli Air Monaco as a PYA Corporate member. The company operates helicopters on scheduled flights between Nice and Monaco. Heli Air Monaco is IATA approved (IATA-YO747) and was established in 1976. With flight times of only 7 minutes duration, departures every 15 minutes and a free car service available... Read more
14-Apr-2010Source: Heli Riviera
Heli Riviera’s Nigel Watson attends the acceptance of a new EC145 Helicopter, representing one of Heli Riviera’s yacht based clients. Nigel says “The continued success of the EC145 as a Heli Yacht based platform is testament to the initial faith we placed in the machine. The Corporate Stylence variant as delivered here offers comfort, space... Read more
23-Sep-2009Source: Eurocopter
A year after winning the competition to design the ultimate Super Yacht Range Rover, Andrew Winch Designs (AWD) – a specialist in yacht design – has now taken up yet another challenge to come up with a dream helicopter concept especially for yachts.... Read more
22-Sep-2009Source: The Times
The yacht — the fourth in Abramovich’s private fleet — drips luxury. It boasts two helipads, two swimming pools — the larger of which doubles up as a dance floor when drained — and 6ft-wide home cinema screens in all 24 guest cabins.... Read more
