Meet Helen!

Helitrip has a small (but perfectly formed!) team based in Shropshire who take care of your business and pleasure helicopter charter requirements from start to finish.

Helen is our Operations Manager, who is your first port of call when arranging a flight. We put her under the spotlight to find out a little more about her…

Describe yourself in 3 words.
Enthusiastic, organised, dedicated.

Tell us about your job in 10 words.
Plan helicopter flights; manage flight bookings, co-ordinate ground/air resources.

What is your favourite helicopter?
It’s got to be the sleek and stylish Agusta 109 helicopter.

What is the best part of your role?
Meeting and exceeding clients’ expectations. It’s also great to have the opportunity to ride in a helicopter as part of my job!

If you could charter a helicopter anywhere in the UK, where would you go?
The Lake District – stunning scenery which is best seen by air.

Marmite: love it or hate it?
Most definitely love it.

Which three famous people (dead or alive) would you invite around for a dinner party?             
Singer Ben Drew (aka ‘Plan B’)                                                                                                 
U2’s Bono                                                                                                                                  
F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton

What would be your desert island luxury item?
A survival person that comes equipped with my GHD’s, my homemade white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake, Southern Comfort with lemonade, power supply and an iPod filled with my favourite music!

Meet Helitrip at the Chamber of Commerce Expo

Following the success of the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Expo in May, Helitrip will be exhibiting again at the next event taking place at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on 10th October 2013.

Along with meeting the Helitrip team,  discussing your business travel requirements and learning more about the benefits of corporate helicopter travel, the event also provides a great networking opportunity and will run various business seminars throughout the day.

To book your free place, visit the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce website.  See you there!

Helitrip is Recruiting!

Are you searching for an exciting new sales role based in the West Midlands?

Helitrip has built an excellent reputation for providing fast and reliable corporate helicopter travel, pleasure helicopter flights and airport transfers.  We now require a suitably experienced Sales Executive to join our small, friendly team based on Shrewsbury Business Park.

A great opportunity to make your mark in the aviation industry, where you will be rewarded for strong sales performance.

For further information or to apply, visit the Helitrip website.

Typical Helicopter Flight Times

We have recently added a new feature to the Helitrip website which illustrates the approximate helicopter flight times to some of our most requested UK destinations.

Visit the Typical Flight Times page to see a map illustrating estimated flight times, or alternatively contact Helitrip direct for a helicopter ‘Quick Quote’ by emailing sales@helitrip.co.uk or calling 0800 0121148.

See your home by Helicopter!

Would you like to see your home or business from a unique perspective? Helitrip is offering up to 4 people an enjoyable helicopter pleasure ride across Shropshire and an aerial view of your premises from only £375 +VAT.

The perfect present or a great opportunity to get a photo from the perfect vantage point!

Contact the Helitrip team for more information or to book your helicopter flight: 0800 012 1148 or email sales@helitrip.co.uk.

A Summer of Flying

The unexpected warm summer months have seen an increase in pleasure helicopter flights across Shropshire, with the ‘Scenic Severn Helicopter Tour’ and ‘Historic Shropshire Helicopter Tour' proving the most popular. The abundance of summer events has also kept the rotors running as Helitrip founder Steve Patterson explains;

“We have had an encouraging first summer, with a helicopter arrival providing the perfect choice for school proms, weddings, horserace meetings, the Grand Prix at Silverstone and V Festival. The sunshine has also led to many local residents taking advantage of the spectacular views of Shropshire which can only be offered when travelling by helicopter.”

To book your pleasure flight, visit www.helitrip.co.uk or call the team on 0800 0121148.

Up in the Air – Is it time to rethink your business travel?

Helitrip is offering a new way to travel to your business commitments, providing benefits which are unrivalled by road and rail.

Research from the National Travel Survey 2012 shows that the average Brit conducts 28 business trips every year, totalling over 200 miles; with congestion, road works and unreliable public transport voiced as the biggest bugbears for business travellers.

Helitrip offers a stress-free alterative which avoids the traffic jams, train delays and parking worries.

Helicopters are fast, reliable and flexible, with the ability to land almost anywhere – ideal for the busy executive with multiple meetings across the UK in one day.

Helitrip founder Steve Patterson explains; “When travelling with colleagues, helicopter charter can be more cost-effective than you might think. Significantly reduced travel time eliminates the need for costly overnight stays and lost revenue from being away from the office.”

“For example, opting to charter a helicopter from Shrewsbury to Cardiff with 3 colleagues provides a saving of 5 hours and over £200, when compared with travelling by road with hotel expenses.”

For more information on Helitrip’s services, visit www.helitrip.co.uk or call 01743 276260.

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