16-Sep-2024Source: Flexjet
Flexjet, a leading luxury private aviation company, is once again joining the yacht show circuit with activations featuring its Sikorsky S-76 super-midsize helicopter at the Newport International Boat Show on September 12-15, and at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 30 – November 3. The helicopter will be open for boarding throughout each event, giving luxury travel enthusiasts the opportunity to... Read more
18-Jul-2017Source: Bird's Eye View Helicopters
Bird’s Eye View Helicopter Tours has expanded. The premium sky tour and experience company is now offering private charter services within Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. The Iconic Viper Red Helicopter, that soars high above the skies of beautiful Newport, Rhode Island; now has a twin. The new 2017 Robinson R44... Read more
5-Feb-2014Source: Providence Journal
A city centre heliport in Providence, capital of the US state of Rhode Island, is under threat from highway redevelopment. The helipad was first recognised by the FAA in November 1969. Providence is the home city of Bell’s parent Textron. See full story... Read more
24-Oct-2011Source: Middletown Patch
As talk mounts for the repeal of the state’s new tourism tax, it’s a no brainer that helicopter pilot and business owner Jeff Codman is right on board – in a recent interview he said that 90% of his business is tours. (see full story)... Read more
21-Sep-2009Source: Providence Journal
Members of the R.I. Army National Guard bade farewell Sunday to their remaining UH-1 “Huey†helicopters during an afternoon ceremony at the Quonset Air National Guard Base.... Read more