Hong Kong Air International

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Hong Kong Air International
IATA ICAO Callsign
HIN/ACoptair
Founded1971
Ceased operations1976
Fleet size5
Headquarters Hong Kong
Key peopleMaurice Holloway

Hong Kong Air International Ltd was founded in the 1970s to provide helicopter services in Hong Kong, such as scheduled flights, tourist flights, and external load lifting. [1]

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History

The company was started by Maurice Holloway, as part of Hutchison (now Hutchison Whampoa), in 1971(?) and ceased trading in 1976.

Fleet

VR-HGL Bell 212

VR-HGT Aérospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil

VR-HGX Aérospatiale Alouette II - as seen in the movie Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

VR-HGM Bell Helicopters Bell 47

VR-HCK ? Aérospatiale Alouette 3

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References

  1. Marketing, United States Office of International (1975). Avionics and Aviation Support Equipment. U.S. Department of Commerce, Domestic and International Business Administration, Bureau of International Commerce, Office of International Marketing.