New York Helicopter

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New York Helicopter
Sikorsky S-58BT N59330 NYH 34th NY 17.08.87 edited-3.jpg
IATA ICAO Call sign
NYH
Founded1980
Ceased operationsApril 15, 1988
Fleet size10
Parent company Island Helicopters
Headquarters East 34th Street Heliport
Key peopleReed Phillips (CEO) [1]

New York Helicopter [2] was an American helicopter transportation company, formed in July 1980 and fully owned and operated as a subsidiary of Island Helicopter Corporation. It provided scheduled service from Manhattan's East 34th Street heliport on the East River and the three major New York airports: Kennedy International, La Guardia, and Newark International. The company also provided sightseeing and private charter operations. [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Flight International Oct. 9 1982 page 1026
  2. "New York Helicopter" . Retrieved 2014-08-18.
  3. Flight international magazine Feb 7, 1981 page 332