Press Release

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August 10, 2010

Sloane Mallorca, the Balearic based division of UK headquartered Sloane Helicopters, has this month added an Agusta 109E helicopter to the existing fleet. Currently operating Robinson 44s, the Agusta 109E will expand the range of Sloane's business to offer over water flights to Ibiza in 30 mins, Barcelona in 50 mins, and Menorca in 30 minutes. With a range of over 250 miles the Agusta 109E can also reach many other parts of mainland Spain and even north Africa.

The five million Euro Agusta is a new generation, eight seat executive helicopter. "As one of the best selling helicopters in the world the new machine is an extremely valuable addition to the fleet," says Jonny Greenall MD of Sloane Mallorca. "With our Robinson 44 fleet we have been able to offer pilot training, aerial photography and scenic flights; however the addition of the Agusta 109E opens up a whole new market for us. We can fly executives on short haul routes, offer a quick alternative to reaching Ibiza and Menorca for tourists looking to explore the other islands, and this enables us to develop our client roster on the mainland. With no other helicopter like this in the Balearics we now have a really strong competitive edge," continues Greenall. The positioning of the Agusta 109E in Mallorca will also bring 24/7 year round capacity to the business for the first time.

For clients departure will be from Son Bonet Aerodrome, Mallorca's second airport situated just 10 minutes drive from centralPalma. As a small aerodrome this eliminates the standard airport routine of lengthy check-ins, car parking issues and security lines, for what will invariably be short range flights. The Agusta 109E can also operate out of the General Aviation terminal atPalma's main Son Sant Joan airport if required or from clients private grounds. Charter prices will begin at around 1500 Euros per hour and are available on request.