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Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited is a helicopter
service operator based in Macau
. Formerly known as Helicopters Hong Kong Limited and before that as East Asia Helicopters, it operates helicopter routes between Macau, Hong Kong
and Shenzhen
. Sky Shuttle employs over 250 people.
helicopters with 6 flights per day. Helicopters Hong Kong Limited (‘HeliHK’) established in 1997, formed a partnership with East Asia Airlines
, to create the largest commercial helicopter operation in the Pearl River Delta
region providing shuttle service between Hong Kong and Macau and introduced a fleet change from Bell 222 to Sikorsky S76C+ helicopters. Subsequently, a new company name “Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited” was launched in November 2008, as part of a new corporate branding exercise.
Sky Shuttle operating 54 flights daily, with flight departing every 30 minutes between Macau and Hong Kong, and 10 flights a day between Macau and Shenzhen.
Sky Shuttle charter flight services provides aerial photography and/or filming services.
Sky Shuttle also offers private charter shuttle services as needed.
Note: At 12:01 local time 03 Jul 2010, airframe B-MHJ (c/n 31222) was ditched into the Hong Kong harbour after technical problems. 11 passengers and 2 crew were on board, and only minor injuries reported. Passengers and crew egressed into the water while the aircraft was supported by the floats effectively. Emergency services were at the scene almost immediately and picked up all on board, and secured the aircraft, which, shortly after evacuation, rolled due to failure of the forward right floatation bag.
Also previously operators by Helicopters Hong Kong were
2 AS-315 AEROSPATIALE LAMA Helicopters for Lifting work
2 AS-350 Eurocopter Squirrels used primarily for Sightseeing flights but also for some lifting & Aerial photo.
1 B-206B Bell Jetranger used for Sightseeing and Aerial photo.
5 Sikorsky
S76C+ were operated by Sky Shuttle up until 2009 when the AW139 became the primary aircraft in the fleet. 12 Passenger Seats each.
(with no registration numbers) delivered as a kit from the United States
in 2003. This aircraft is likely for static display and not flight worthy.
Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally...
service operator based in Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...
. Formerly known as Helicopters Hong Kong Limited and before that as East Asia Helicopters, it operates helicopter routes between Macau, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
. Sky Shuttle employs over 250 people.
History
East Asia Airlines Limited was established in July 1988 and Macau-Hong Kong services commenced in November 1990 by using two Bell 222Bell 222
The Bell 222 is a twin-engined light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter. The Bell 230 is an improved development with different engines and other minor changes. A cosmetically modified version of the 222 was used as the titular aircraft in the US television series Airwolf.-Development:In the late...
helicopters with 6 flights per day. Helicopters Hong Kong Limited (‘HeliHK’) established in 1997, formed a partnership with East Asia Airlines
East Asia Airlines
Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited is a helicopter service operator based in Macau. Formerly known as Helicopters Hong Kong Limited and before that as East Asia Helicopters, it operates helicopter routes between Macau, Hong Kong and Shenzhen...
, to create the largest commercial helicopter operation in the Pearl River Delta
Pearl River Delta
The Pearl River Delta , Zhujiang Delta or Zhusanjiao in Guangdong province, People's Republic of China is the low-lying area surrounding the Pearl River estuary where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea...
region providing shuttle service between Hong Kong and Macau and introduced a fleet change from Bell 222 to Sikorsky S76C+ helicopters. Subsequently, a new company name “Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited” was launched in November 2008, as part of a new corporate branding exercise.
Shuttle service
Sky Shuttle is the sole commercial helicopter operator between HK, Macau and Shenzhen, PRC, withSky Shuttle operating 54 flights daily, with flight departing every 30 minutes between Macau and Hong Kong, and 10 flights a day between Macau and Shenzhen.
- Macau and Hong Kong - The Macau and Hong Kong service conducts 54 flights daily between the Macau Maritime Terminal and the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal. Each flight takes approximately 16 minutes.
- Macau and Shenzhen - The Macau and Shenzhen service provides a choice of 10 flights daily between the Macau Maritime Terminal and Shenzhen Baoan International Airport. Each flight takes 15 minutes in the day and 25 minutes at night.
Charter Services
Sky Shuttle offers a special packages and exclusive charter services. Sky Shuttle also offers chartered sightseeing tours.Sky Shuttle charter flight services provides aerial photography and/or filming services.
Sky Shuttle also offers private charter shuttle services as needed.
Heliports
- SkyShuttle Heliport re-named from Shun Tak Heliport 2nd Helipad added 2009
- Shun Tak Heliport, at the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, Shun Tak Centre, 200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong - 1 pad built in 1986,
- Macau Heliport at 3/F Macau Maritime Terminal, Avenida da Amizade, Macau - 5 pads upgraded in 2001
- Shenzhen Heliport at 1/F., International Terminal D, Shenzhen Baoan International Airport, Shenzhen, PRC (Entrance 11- Helicopter)
Current
Sky Shuttle currently operates the following aircraft:- Six, 12 passenger AgustaWestland AW139AgustaWestland AW139The AgustaWestland AW139 is a 15-seat medium sized twin-engined helicopter manufactured by AgustaWestland. Originally designed and developed jointly by Agusta and Bell Helicopters and marketed as the Agusta-Bell AB139, it was redesignated the AW139 when Bell withdrew from the project...
helicopters.- B-MHI - delivered 2008 (Macau Registered)(c/n 31220)
- B-MHJ - delivered 2008 (Macau Registered)(c/n 31222)
- B-MHK - delivered 2009 (Macau Registered)(c/n 31229)
- B-MHL - delivered 2009 (Macau Registered)(c/n 31230)
- B-KHM - delivered 2009 (Hong Kong Registered)(c/n 31238)
- B-KHN - delivered 2009 (Hong Kong Registered)(c/n 31243)
Note: At 12:01 local time 03 Jul 2010, airframe B-MHJ (c/n 31222) was ditched into the Hong Kong harbour after technical problems. 11 passengers and 2 crew were on board, and only minor injuries reported. Passengers and crew egressed into the water while the aircraft was supported by the floats effectively. Emergency services were at the scene almost immediately and picked up all on board, and secured the aircraft, which, shortly after evacuation, rolled due to failure of the forward right floatation bag.
Past
- Bell 222Bell 222The Bell 222 is a twin-engined light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter. The Bell 230 is an improved development with different engines and other minor changes. A cosmetically modified version of the 222 was used as the titular aircraft in the US television series Airwolf.-Development:In the late...
- introduced in 1990 by East Asia Airlines Limited and retired in 1997 by Helicopters Hong Kong Limited (replaced by S-76C+)- CS-HMA
- CS-HMB
- CS-MHC
Also previously operators by Helicopters Hong Kong were
2 AS-315 AEROSPATIALE LAMA Helicopters for Lifting work
2 AS-350 Eurocopter Squirrels used primarily for Sightseeing flights but also for some lifting & Aerial photo.
1 B-206B Bell Jetranger used for Sightseeing and Aerial photo.
5 Sikorsky
Sikorsky S-76
The Sikorsky S-76 is an American medium-size commercial utility helicopter. The S-76 is powered by two turboshaft engines, which drive both the main and tail rotors, each with four blades...
S76C+ were operated by Sky Shuttle up until 2009 when the AW139 became the primary aircraft in the fleet. 12 Passenger Seats each.
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- B-MHF
- B-MHG
- B-MHH
- B-HJR
- B-KCC
Other
Sky Shuttle also has a RotorWay Exec 162FRotorWay Exec 162F
-References:*Taylor, Michael J.H. . Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000. London:Brassey's, 1999. ISBN 1 85753 245 7.*Jackson, Paul Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2008-2009. Coulsdon, Surrey, England:Jane's Information Group, 2008. ISBN 978 0 7106 28374-External links:***...
(with no registration numbers) delivered as a kit from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 2003. This aircraft is likely for static display and not flight worthy.