2018 Irish Enterprise Award

30 EU BUSINESS NEWS / 2018 Irish Enterprise Awards , Best High-End Helicopter Charter Company 2018 & Recognised Leader in Commercial Aviation Services 2018 Executive Helicopters is an Irish owned, Ireland based helicopter company which is owned andmanaged by Capt. Chris Shiel ATPL, who has over 10,000 aircraft hours. We profile the firm to learnmore and explore the secrets behind its incredible success. Executive Golfers, its smooth flexibility and state of the art ergonomics, economy and its large luggage compartment which can carry four sets of Golf sticks and small carry on rucksack bags to ensure the utmost in ease and comfort. (alternatively, luggage capacity in suitcases would be 4 medium sized suitcases dimensions 26:18:10 and one small sports bag (not cabin cases). Additionally, for those with more luggage Executive can arrange for overland transfer for cases at an extra cost. Recently the firm added an AS365 Dauphin to its fleet. This state of the art vehicle is a medium-weight multipurpose twin-engine helicopter currently produced by Airbus Helicopters. It can carry either a VIP six passenger configuration or can be used as an eight passenger helicopter. Executive’s private helicopter charters and hire service is known throughout Ireland for its professionalism, quality aircraft and expertise, Executive is one of the few companies with the ability to cater for larger groups, and as such is able to offer a range of services including spectacular wedding transport, helicopter tours, as well as helicopter golfing airport transfers to destinations such as cork Dublin, Galway, Knock and Shannon. The firms’ mission is to provide bespoke safe, efficient, professional and luxurious passenger transport through demanding high levels of competence in all aspects of its business. To achieve this, Executive hires only the very best staff, comprising of Mature Pilots who are only hired with a minimum of 2,000 hours years (average 5,000) with proven years of experience. Current trends in the high-end aircraft market are towards demand for higher aircraft specifications and comfort, and Executive aims to meet these by providing high specification aircraft alongside great service. Local knowledge, cost efficiencies in positioning and re-active ability to last minute flights are all key factors which mark the firm out as the best possible option for its clients. Ultimately, with almost 20 years’ experience in the business, Executive is unsurpassed in local knowledge and pilot experience. Looking to the future, continued growth is on the firm’s horizon for the foreseeable future. Time will become more and more valuable and as such Executive will continue to extend its fleet to meet these demands. GBA17005 Founded in 1999, Executive Helicopters draws on over 18 years’ experience to support the high end corporate sector, Heli-golfing being a particular speciality. The company operates a fleet of aircraft ranging from EC120’s ideal for a four ball heli- golfing trip to a luxurious nine passenger AS365 Dauphin. The firm’s EC120 B, also known as the “Colibri” (Hummingbird), is a 1.7 ton, single-engine aircraft designed for mission flexibility. It features advanced technologies for simple, safe and cost-efficient operations as well as easy maintenance. It is the only fully FAR/JAR 27 certified helicopter in its class. The EC120 B’s state-of-the-art ergonomic cockpit, complete with a dual LCD-screen Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD), greatly decreases the pilot’s workload, and its Turbomeca Arrius 2F engine offers very low fuel consumption. Additionally, the EC120 is a favourite especially for