Beyond charters and sightseeing, Zip Aviation provides a wide range of critical services including helicopter air ambulance transport, aerial survey and cinematography. Ryder Cup flights showcased its organisational clout.

Blade CEO Rob Wiesenthal says that heavy traffic between urban centres and area airports is a key point of friction in city life. The company is collaborating with operators and OEMs to arrange rotary shuttles.

Thousands of dignitaries and fans will descend on Bethpage State Park's Black Course in Farmingdale, New York for the PGA golf in May. Bell is working with the tournament organisers to arrange seamless transfers.