Arranging to travel privately by Helicopter

Helicopter charter is a popular option for a variety of customers, from corporate executives in need of transport to an important meeting, to holiday makers wishing for a new perspective of their chosen holiday destination. Helicopter charter generally serves a slightly different purpose than that of private jet charter, due to the differing abilities of these two forms of air transport.

Helicopters are able to access areas that jets simply cannot, thanks to their ability to land vertically, for example being able to land on otherwise inaccessible peaks, tall buildings, and relatively cramped spaces. While a jet requires a fairly landing strip to be cleared, a helicopter requires a landing pad that is much smaller in size. Private jets are typically also used to cover longer, intercontinental distances, since they are uniquely able to do so, while helicopters tend to be used to cover shorter, transcontinental distances. Private jets are also typically used to carry greater numbers, as well as cargo, although this obviously varies according to the type and model of jet, while helicopters are perfect for smaller groups, with less freight. These factors also affect either aircrafts potential travelling distance, and as such, are key considerations when choosing between the two.

Corporate executives and VIP air travellers have historically made great use of the helicopter charter option. When one thinks of helicopter charter air travel, one immediately thinks of the rich and famous, who use helicopters to travel to important corporate meetings and show business events, ensuring they both arrive speedily, unencumbered by such issues as traffic and security, and in style at business or public events, enabling them to make a grand entrance, and also exit. Not only is private helicopter charter a convenient and efficient way of getting around for VIPs and executives, it also makes for a welcome good impression, viewed as it is as a particularly stylish mode of transport.
But helicopter travel is no longer the reserve of the rich and famous, far from it.

Tourists all over the world make use of helicopter charters to take sightseeing to the next level, giving them a new, unique perspective of their chosen city break destination, or allowing them to get up high enough to truly take in the majesty of the natural landscape on their get-away-from-it-all vacation. Not only does is offer some stunning views of the world, but a helicopter flight is also a thrilling and enjoyable experience in itself. It is a unique feeling to be able to hover in mid-air high up above the world’s most famous cities and landmarks, and see them as most people never get to see them.

Whatever purpose you are considering chartering a helicopter for, choosing the right provider is paramount. You want to be confident of the safety of the helicopter, and be assured that it is well maintained according to all the relevant safety legislation. You will also want to assured of the capabilities of the helicopter pilot, and know that they have excellent skills, accreditation, and experience in the field. Charter with ACS and you can fly in the knowledge that you are in the best of hands.

ACS have access to the entire range of Light jets available for private charter. To charter a helicopter please call New York +1 516 432 5901  or   Los Angeles: +1 310 205 8959 or Florida:+1 561 338 2430