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{{Short description|Helicopter company based in Monaco}}
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{{Infobox airline
{{Infobox airline
| airline = Monacair
| airline = Monacair
| image =
| image = File:Airbus H130 (25594385736).jpg
| alt = Monacair, Monaco helicopter charter company
| alt = Monacair, Monaco helicopter charter company
| IATA = QM
| IATA = QM
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| subsidiaries =
| fleet_size =
| fleet_size =
| destinations = 1 (Scheduled)<ref name="air-journal.fr">{{cite web|url=http://www.air-journal.fr/2016-06-03-air-france-se-pose-a-monaco-5163961.html|title=Air France se pose à Monaco|publisher=|accessdate=17 March 2018}}</ref>
| destinations = 1 (Scheduled)<ref name="air-journal.fr">{{cite web|url=http://www.air-journal.fr/2016-06-03-air-france-se-pose-a-monaco-5163961.html|title=Air France se pose à Monaco|date=3 June 2016 |access-date=17 March 2018}}</ref>
| company_slogan = The Wings of Trust and Safety
| parent =
| parent =
| headquarters = [[Monaco]]
| headquarters = [[Monaco]]
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'''Monacair''' is a [[Monaco|Monegasque]] helicopter company based at [[Monaco Heliport]], [[Monaco]]. The airline provides various services, including: regular helicopter transfers between [[Nice Côte d'Azur Airport]] and [[Monaco]], private flights and luxury experiences, helicopter tours, as well as helicopter maintenance, management, and handling services.
'''Monacair''' is a [[Monaco|Monegasque]] helicopter company based at [[Monaco Heliport]], [[Monaco]]. The airline provides various services, including regular helicopter transfers between [[Nice Côte d'Azur Airport]] and [[Monaco]], private flights and luxury experiences, helicopter tours, as well as helicopter maintenance, management, and handling services.


By appointment of [[Albert II, Prince of Monaco]], the company has also provides transport for the Princely Family of Monaco, the Government of Monaco and several Chiefs of State visiting the Principality.
By appointment of [[Albert II, Prince of Monaco]], the company has also provides transport for the Princely Family of Monaco, the Government of Monaco, and several Heads of State visiting the Principality.


==History==
==History==
Monacair was founded in 1988 by [[Stefano Casiraghi]]. Today the majority shareholder are his sons [[Pierre Casiraghi|Pierre]] and [[Andrea Casiraghi]].
Monacair was founded in 1988 by [[Stefano Casiraghi]]. Today the majority shareholder are his sons [[Pierre Casiraghi|Pierre]] and [[Andrea Casiraghi]], nephews of [[Albert II, Prince of Monaco]].


Since 1999, the company has been Official supplier to H.S.H the Sovereign Prince of Monaco.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://journaldemonaco.gouv.mc/Journaux/1999/Journal-7378/DECISION-SOUVERAINE-S.A.M.-MONACAIR|title=DECISION SOUVERAINE - "S.A.M. MONACAIR"|website=Journal de Monaco}}</ref>
Since 1999, the company has been Official supplier to H.S.H the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, Albert II.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://journaldemonaco.gouv.mc/Journaux/1999/Journal-7378/DECISION-SOUVERAINE-S.A.M.-MONACAIR|title=DECISION SOUVERAINE - "S.A.M. MONACAIR"|website=Journal de Monaco}}</ref>


In 2015 the airline signed a firm order for 6 [[Eurocopter EC130|Airbus Helicopters H130]] aircraft for delivery between December 2015 and May 2016.<ref name="AL">{{cite journal|date=November 2015|title=Monacair opts for H130|journal=Airliner World|page=7}}</ref>
In 2015 the airline signed a firm order for 6 [[Eurocopter EC130|Airbus Helicopters H130]] aircraft for delivery between December 2015 and May 2016.<ref name="AL">{{cite journal|date=November 2015|title=Monacair opts for H130|journal=Airliner World|page=7}}</ref>


On 1 January 2016, the Princely Government of Monaco assigned Monacair as the sole operator of the regular transfer service between [[Nice Côte d'Azur Airport]] and [[Monaco]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nicematin.com/economie/monacair-detrone-heliair-sur-la-ligne-monaco-nice-319|title=Monacair détrône HeliAir sur la ligne Monaco-Nice|last=|first=|date=|work=Nice Matin|access-date=}}</ref>
On 1 January 2016, the Princely Government of Monaco assigned Monacair as the sole operator of the regular transfer service between [[Nice Côte d'Azur Airport]] and [[Monaco]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nicematin.com/economie/monacair-detrone-heliair-sur-la-ligne-monaco-nice-319|title=Monacair détrône HeliAir sur la ligne Monaco-Nice|work=Nice Matin}}</ref>


Since 2016, Monacair has made different partnership with several [[airline]] companies like [[Air France]], [[KLM]], [[HOP!]], [[Air Corsica]], [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]], enabling passengers to enjoy check-in services and boarding pass delivery in [[Monaco]] in order to delay their departure time from the Principality to only one hour before the boarding gate deadline at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-france-klm-group/air-france/monaco-nice-blink-eye-air-france-monacair/|title=Monaco – Nice in the blink of an eye with Air France and Monacair|last=|first=|date=|work=aviation24.be|access-date=}}</ref>
Since 2016, Monacair has made a different partnership with several [[airline]] companies like [[Air France]], [[KLM]], [[HOP!]], [[Air Corsica]], [[Emirates (airline)|Emirates]], enabling passengers to enjoy check-in services and boarding pass delivery in [[Monaco]] in order to delay their departure time from the Principality to only one hour before the boarding gate deadline at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-france-klm-group/air-france/monaco-nice-blink-eye-air-france-monacair/|title=Monaco – Nice in the blink of an eye with Air France and Monacair|work=aviation24.be}}</ref>


Following these [[Interline agreements|interline agreements]], Monacair has become a regular partner of the Tourist and Convention Authority of Monaco, local institutions and major tradeshows and conferences as its regular transfer services allows for an easier transfer between Nice Airport and the Principality.
Following these [[interline agreements]], Monacair has become a regular partner of the Tourist and Convention Authority of Monaco, local institutions and major tradeshows and conferences as its regular transfer services allows for an easier transfer between Nice Airport and the Principality.


==Services==
==Services==
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* Helicopter maintenance.
* Helicopter maintenance.


In September 2015, soon after Monacair won the Gouvernement Princier de Monaco’s tender call, an order for six brand-new single-engine H130 helicopters, fitted with enlarged trunks, was placed. The delivery was received between December 2015 and the end of April 2016. These helicopters are air-conditioned and are mostly used for the regular line transfers: Monaco-Nice and Nice-Monaco.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|date=Feb 28, 2016|title=Monacair, opérateur de ligne régulière Monaco – Nice|url=|journal=TourMag.com|doi=|pmid=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.airbushelicopters.com/website/fr/press/Monacair%20commande%20six%20H130%20pour%20assurer%20de%20nouvelles%20liaisons%20r%C3%A9guli%C3%A8res%20entre%20Monaco%20et%20l%E2%80%99a%C3%A9roport%20de%20Nice%20_1833.html|title=AirbusHelicopter : Monacair commande six H130|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
In September 2015, soon after Monacair won the Gouvernement Princier de Monaco’s tender call, an order for six brand-new single-engine H130 helicopters, fitted with enlarged trunks, was placed. The delivery was received between December 2015 and the end of April 2016. These helicopters are air-conditioned and are mostly used for the regular line transfers: Monaco-Nice and Nice-Monaco.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=Feb 28, 2016|title=Monacair, opérateur de ligne régulière Monaco – Nice|website=TourMag.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.airbushelicopters.com/website/fr/press/Monacair%20commande%20six%20H130%20pour%20assurer%20de%20nouvelles%20liaisons%20r%C3%A9guli%C3%A8res%20entre%20Monaco%20et%20l%E2%80%99a%C3%A9roport%20de%20Nice%20_1833.html|title=AirbusHelicopter : Monacair commande six H130}}</ref>


Monacair’s AOC : MC.003
Monacair’s AOC : MC.003

Latest revision as of 21:57, 30 October 2024

Monacair
Monacair, Monaco helicopter charter company
IATA ICAO Call sign
QM MCR MONACAIR
Founded1988
AOC #MC.003
Operating bases
HubsMonaco Heliport
Secondary hubsNice Airport
Destinations1 (Scheduled)[1]
HeadquartersMonaco
Key peopleDamien Mazaudier (Managing Director)
Websitehttps://www.monacair.mc/en/

Monacair is a Monegasque helicopter company based at Monaco Heliport, Monaco. The airline provides various services, including regular helicopter transfers between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and Monaco, private flights and luxury experiences, helicopter tours, as well as helicopter maintenance, management, and handling services.

By appointment of Albert II, Prince of Monaco, the company has also provides transport for the Princely Family of Monaco, the Government of Monaco, and several Heads of State visiting the Principality.

History

[edit]

Monacair was founded in 1988 by Stefano Casiraghi. Today the majority shareholder are his sons Pierre and Andrea Casiraghi, nephews of Albert II, Prince of Monaco.

Since 1999, the company has been Official supplier to H.S.H the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, Albert II.[2]

In 2015 the airline signed a firm order for 6 Airbus Helicopters H130 aircraft for delivery between December 2015 and May 2016.[3]

On 1 January 2016, the Princely Government of Monaco assigned Monacair as the sole operator of the regular transfer service between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and Monaco.[4]

Since 2016, Monacair has made a different partnership with several airline companies like Air France, KLM, HOP!, Air Corsica, Emirates, enabling passengers to enjoy check-in services and boarding pass delivery in Monaco in order to delay their departure time from the Principality to only one hour before the boarding gate deadline at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport.[5]

Following these interline agreements, Monacair has become a regular partner of the Tourist and Convention Authority of Monaco, local institutions and major tradeshows and conferences as its regular transfer services allows for an easier transfer between Nice Airport and the Principality.

Services

[edit]

Since January 2016, Monacair has been the official and only Monegasque operator of the Regular Line between Monaco and Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport. The company operates over 40 daily flights, scheduled every 15 minutes. Based at Monaco’s heliport and at all Nice Côte d’Azur Airport terminals, Monacair offers a wide range of services in the helicopter industry:

  • Helicopter management, including consulting, housing, pilots, refueling and maintenance.
  • Private chartered flights to all destinations.
  • Handling of passengers, including embarkation/disembarkation, and luggage handling.
  • Handling of crew for non-based private helicopters.
  • Helicopter maintenance.

In September 2015, soon after Monacair won the Gouvernement Princier de Monaco’s tender call, an order for six brand-new single-engine H130 helicopters, fitted with enlarged trunks, was placed. The delivery was received between December 2015 and the end of April 2016. These helicopters are air-conditioned and are mostly used for the regular line transfers: Monaco-Nice and Nice-Monaco.[6][7]

Monacair’s AOC : MC.003

IATA code : QM

Fleet

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Monacair’s fleet comprises single- and twin-engine helicopters (2012 to 2016), which are partly owned by the airline itself and partly belong to private owners who use Monacair for its management capabilities.

Among which :

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Air France se pose à Monaco". 3 June 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  2. ^ "DECISION SOUVERAINE - "S.A.M. MONACAIR"". Journal de Monaco.
  3. ^ "Monacair opts for H130". Airliner World: 7. November 2015.
  4. ^ "Monacair détrône HeliAir sur la ligne Monaco-Nice". Nice Matin.
  5. ^ "Monaco – Nice in the blink of an eye with Air France and Monacair". aviation24.be.
  6. ^ "Monacair, opérateur de ligne régulière Monaco – Nice". TourMag.com. Feb 28, 2016.
  7. ^ "AirbusHelicopter : Monacair commande six H130".
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