Helicopter charter business soars in first six months

A SHROPSHIRE-based helicopter charter company has seen business take off during its first six months of trading.

Helitrip said the warm summer months had increased the popularity of pleasure flights across the county and had driven demand.

The firm said its ‘Scenic Severn’ and ‘Historic Shropshire’ tours had proved popular with sightseers looking for a different outlook.

Helitrip founder Steve Patterson said: “We have had a promising first summer, with a helicopter arrival providing the perfect choice for school proms, weddings, horserace meetings, the Grand Prix at Silverstone and V Festival.  

“The sunshine has also led to many local residents taking advantage of the spectacular views of Shropshire which can only be offered when travelling by air.”

The firm has also received interest from businesses looking at corporate helicopter charters as a way of overcoming traffic jams, parking worries and train delays for events and conferences.

“When travelling with colleagues, helicopter charter can be more cost-effective than you might think.  Significantly reduced travel time eliminates the need for costly overnight stays and lost revenue from being away from the office,” said Patterson.

“For example, opting to charter a helicopter from Shrewsbury to Cardiff with three colleagues provides a saving of five hours and over £200, when compared with travelling by road with hotel expenses.”

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