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{{short description|Helicopter service operator based in Macau}}
{{Infobox Airline |
{{one source|date=December 2016}}
airline=Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited<br>空中快線直升機有限公司
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| airline = Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited<br>空中快線直升機公司<br>Helicópteros Aéreos Expressos
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| image = Sky Shuttle logo.png
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| founded = {{Start date and age|1997}}; joint venture 1998
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headquarters=[[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]]|
| headquarters = [[Sheung Wan]], [[Hong Kong]] and [[Freguesia da Sé|Sé]], [[Macau]].
hubs=Macau Marine Terminal, Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, Shenzhen Baoan International Airport|
| hubs = Macau Marine Terminal, Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, Shenzhen Baoan International Airport
focus_cities=Hong Kong, Macau
| focus_cities = Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen
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| destinations = 3
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| website = http://www.skyshuttlehk.com/
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[[File:Agusta-Westland AW-139 East Asia Airlines B-MHI, Shun Tak Heliport, Hong Kong PP1281359870.jpg|250px|thumb|AW-139 of Sky Shuttle Helicopters landing at the Shun Tak Heliport]]

The '''Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited''' ({{zh|c=空中快線直升機有限公司}}) is a [[helicopter]] service operator based in [[Macau]], [[China]]. Formerly known as '''Helicopters Hong Kong Limited''' and before that as '''East Asia Helicopters''', it operates helicopter routes between Macau, [[Hong Kong]] and [[Shenzhen]]. Sky Shuttle employs over 250 people.
'''Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited''' ({{zh|c=空中快線直升機公司}}, [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]: '''Helicópteros Aéreos Expressos''') is a [[helicopter]] service operator based in [[Macau]]. Formerly known as '''Helicopters Hong Kong Limited''', it operates helicopter routes between Macau, [[Hong Kong]] and [[Shenzhen]].


==History==
==History==
East Asia Airlines Limited was established in July 1988 and Macau-Hong Kong services commenced in November 1990 by using two [[Bell 222]] helicopters with six flights per day. Helicopters Hong Kong Limited (‘HeliHK’) established in 1997, formed a partnership with [[East Asia Airlines]], to create the largest commercial helicopter operation in the [[Pearl River Delta]] region providing shuttle service between Hong Kong and Macau and introduced a fleet change from Bell 222 to Sikorsky S76C+ helicopters. Subsequently, a new company name “Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited” was launched in November 2008, as part of a new corporate branding exercise. In 2009 another fleet change took place when AW139 helicopters were purchased to replace the aging S-76C+s.
East Asia Airlines Limited was established in July 1988 and Macau-Hong Kong services commenced in November 1990 by using two [[Bell 222]] helicopters with six flights per day. Helicopters Hong Kong Limited (‘HeliHK’) established in 1997, formed a partnership with [[East Asia Airlines]], to create the largest commercial helicopter operation in the [[Pearl River Delta]] region providing shuttle service between Hong Kong and Macau and introduced a fleet change from Bell 222 to Sikorsky S76C+ helicopters. Subsequently, a new company name “Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited” was launched in November 2008, as part of a new corporate branding exercise. In 2009 another fleet change took place when [[AgustaWestland AW139]] helicopters were purchased to replace the aging S-76C+s.

'''''<small>2010 ditching</small>'''''

The airline's noon departure from Hong Kong for Macau ended in a controlled ditching of one of its AW139s in Victoria Harbour immediately post-takeoff due to a tail rotor failure. The 11 passengers and 2 crew escaped serious injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cad.gov.hk/english/reports.html|title=Aircraft Accident Report 2/2014 - Final Report on AgustaWestland AW139 registration B-MHJ helicopter accident at Hong Kong Victoria Harbour on 3 July 2010|publisher=Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong|date=July 2014|access-date=2 December 2016}}</ref>

<big>'''2020 - 2022'''</big> - Operations suspended during the period of the global pandemic.

<big>'''January 26, 2024'''</big> - Operations resumed for scheduled flights 5 days per week and 7 flights per day between Macau - Hong Kong and Macau - Shenzhen.


==Services==
==Services==
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Sky Shuttle is the sole commercial helicopter operator between HK, Macau and Shenzhen, PRC, with
Sky Shuttle is the sole commercial helicopter operator between HK, Macau and Shenzhen, PRC, with
Sky Shuttle operating 54 flights daily, with flight departing every 30 minutes between Macau and Hong Kong, and 10 flights a day between Macau and Shenzhen.
Sky Shuttle ( operating 35 flights weekly between Macau Maritime Terminal and Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Hong Kong from 9am to 8 pm, and 5 flights per week between Macau Maritime Terminal and Shenzhen Baoan International Airport, all of about 15 minutes duration.

* Macau and Hong Kong&nbsp;— The Macau and Hong Kong service conducts 54 flights daily between the Macau Maritime Terminal and the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal. Each flight takes approximately 16 minutes.

* Macau and Shenzhen&nbsp;— The Macau and Shenzhen service provides a choice of 10 flights daily between the Macau Maritime Terminal and Shenzhen Baoan International Airport. Each flight takes 15 minutes in the day and 25 minutes at night.


===Charter services===
===Charter services===


Sky Shuttle also operates services for sightseeing, aerial photography and general private charter.
Sky Shuttle offers a special packages and exclusive charter services. Sky Shuttle also offers chartered sightseeing tours.

Sky Shuttle charter flight services provides aerial photography and/or filming services.

Sky Shuttle also offers private charter shuttle services as needed.


==Heliports==
==Heliports==
* SkyShuttle Heliport renamed from Shun Tak Heliport 2nd Helipad added 2009
* Sky Shuttle Heliport renamed from Shun Tak Heliport 2nd Helipad added 2009
* [[Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, Hong Kong|Shun Tak Heliport]], at the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, Shun Tak Centre, 200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong - 1 pad built in 1986,
* [[Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal#Heliport|Shun Tak Heliport]], at the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, Shun Tak Centre, 200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong - 1 pad built in 1986,
* [[Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, Macau|Macau Heliport]] at 3/F Macau Maritime Terminal, Avenida da Amizade, Macau - 5 pads upgraded in 2001
* [[Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal#Helipad|Macau Heliport]] at 3/F Macau Maritime Terminal, Avenida da Amizade, Macau - 5 pads upgraded in 2001
* Shenzhen Heliport at 1/F., International Terminal D, [[Shenzhen Baoan International Airport]], Shenzhen, PRC (Entrance 11- Helicopter)
* Shenzhen Heliport at 3/F of Shenzhen Baoan International Airport Terminal, Shenzhen, China


==Fleet==
==Fleet==
Sky Shuttle currently operates [[AgustaWestland AW139]] helicopters.<ref>http://www.skyshuttlehk.com/?structure=001&content=8</ref>
As of July 2016, Sky Shuttle operates [[AgustaWestland AW139]] helicopters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skyshuttlehk.com/?structure=001&content=8|title = Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited}}</ref>


===Formerly operated===
===Formerly operated===
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* [[Bell 206]]
* [[Bell 206]]


==On television==
==See also==
* [[List of companies of Macau]]

Sky Shuttle (Heli-Express) appears and are used in [[TVB]]'s [[The Gem of Life]].


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Airlines of Macau]]
[[Category:Airlines of Macau]]
[[Category:Helicopter airlines]]
[[Category:Airlines established in 1997]]
[[Category:Airlines established in 1997]]
[[Category:Airlines of Hong Kong]]
[[Category:Airlines of China]]
[[Category:Airlines of China]]
[[Category:Helicopter airlines]]

Latest revision as of 08:34, 15 November 2024

Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited
空中快線直升機公司
Helicópteros Aéreos Expressos
Founded1997; 27 years ago (1997); joint venture 1998
HubsMacau Marine Terminal, Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, Shenzhen Baoan International Airport
Focus citiesHong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen
Destinations3
HeadquartersSheung Wan, Hong Kong and , Macau.
Websitehttp://www.skyshuttlehk.com/
AW-139 of Sky Shuttle Helicopters landing at the Shun Tak Heliport

Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited (Chinese: 空中快線直升機公司, Portuguese: Helicópteros Aéreos Expressos) is a helicopter service operator based in Macau. Formerly known as Helicopters Hong Kong Limited, it operates helicopter routes between Macau, Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

History

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East Asia Airlines Limited was established in July 1988 and Macau-Hong Kong services commenced in November 1990 by using two Bell 222 helicopters with six flights per day. Helicopters Hong Kong Limited (‘HeliHK’) established in 1997, formed a partnership with East Asia Airlines, to create the largest commercial helicopter operation in the Pearl River Delta region providing shuttle service between Hong Kong and Macau and introduced a fleet change from Bell 222 to Sikorsky S76C+ helicopters. Subsequently, a new company name “Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited” was launched in November 2008, as part of a new corporate branding exercise. In 2009 another fleet change took place when AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters were purchased to replace the aging S-76C+s.

2010 ditching

The airline's noon departure from Hong Kong for Macau ended in a controlled ditching of one of its AW139s in Victoria Harbour immediately post-takeoff due to a tail rotor failure. The 11 passengers and 2 crew escaped serious injury.[1]

2020 - 2022 - Operations suspended during the period of the global pandemic.

January 26, 2024 - Operations resumed for scheduled flights 5 days per week and 7 flights per day between Macau - Hong Kong and Macau - Shenzhen.

Services

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Shuttle service

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Sky Shuttle is the sole commercial helicopter operator between HK, Macau and Shenzhen, PRC, with Sky Shuttle ( operating 35 flights weekly between Macau Maritime Terminal and Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Hong Kong from 9am to 8 pm, and 5 flights per week between Macau Maritime Terminal and Shenzhen Baoan International Airport, all of about 15 minutes duration.

Charter services

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Sky Shuttle also operates services for sightseeing, aerial photography and general private charter.

Heliports

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  • Sky Shuttle Heliport renamed from Shun Tak Heliport 2nd Helipad added 2009
  • Shun Tak Heliport, at the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal, Shun Tak Centre, 200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong - 1 pad built in 1986,
  • Macau Heliport at 3/F Macau Maritime Terminal, Avenida da Amizade, Macau - 5 pads upgraded in 2001
  • Shenzhen Heliport at 3/F of Shenzhen Baoan International Airport Terminal, Shenzhen, China

Fleet

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As of July 2016, Sky Shuttle operates AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters.[2]

Formerly operated

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Also previously operated by Helicopters Hong Kong were

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Aircraft Accident Report 2/2014 - Final Report on AgustaWestland AW139 registration B-MHJ helicopter accident at Hong Kong Victoria Harbour on 3 July 2010". Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong. July 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited".
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