V.I.P. Helicopter Czech is adding useful revenue to its private charter income with additional services to tourists provided by a recently delivered managed Bell 206.

"It has developed into a very useful source of business," says md Marek Kratky, "but VIP charter still accounts for 50 per cent of our business."

V.I.P. Helicopter Czech launched three years ago with a B0 105 targeting private charter in a country which has developed the sector more than most former Soviet bloc countries, according to analysts.

Its managed fleet of helicopters has grown to five, with good demand reported for its B0 105 and Robinson 44. "We provide regular Prague sightseeing tours and are working with companies in the Czech Republic marketplace," says Kratky.