Press Release
Issued by Green Charter 2022.
November 26, 2008
Hong Kong helicopter operator Heli Express Limited (Heli Express) has today revealed the new brand identity and new name under which it will now operate - Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited (Sky Shuttle).
The announcement marks the start of a phased roll out of the new brand identity that will culminate late in quarter one next year with the opening of its new passenger departure lounge at the Hong Kong heliport - part of an ongoing expansion and upgrade of the heliport's facilities. Paving the way between now and then, Sky Shuttle's transformation will be marked with milestones including the entry into service of the first two of six new Agusta Westland (AW) 139 helicopters that will bear the new Sky Shuttle logo.
"The name Sky Shuttle better reflects what we are and mirrors the direction that we are moving in," says Cheyenne Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Sky Shuttle. "Now is a very exciting time for us." She added
Sky Shuttle first announced its planned expansion and upgrading of its base at the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal in 2007 when it was also revealed that the current fleet of Sikorsky S76C+ aircraft would be replaced with the state-of-the-art AW 139 helicopter. The new helicopters, due to be phased in from early 2009 offer technologically advanced avionics, enhanced performance and passenger comfort. When complete, the heliport will provide much enhanced passenger facilities and a dual-pad operation with connecting taxiways. The entire building project, operational readiness of the facility and fleet renewal are expected to be complete by mid-2009.