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This year, Helijet added a Cessna Citation X turbojet aircraft to its fleet, capable of traveling over 500 mph or Mach .92.

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Exclusive in Vancouver, Helijet launches “mid-range” charter jet service available from YVR

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 2:08 PDT, Tue October 29, 2024

Last Updated: 2:29 PDT, Tue October 29, 2024

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Helijet announced today that it will be expanding its existing fixed-wing charter services to offer private air travel customers greater non-stop travel range, comfort and convenience for North American and intercontinental charter flights.

Helijet has added a Cessna Citation X turbojet aircraft to its fleet, adding superior cabin capacity and value to meet, and exceed, the expectations of Helijet’s helicopter and fixed wing guests.

With a travel range double that of smaller corporate jets, the Citation X, is one of the world’s fastest commercial jets with cruising speeds of over 700mph or Mach .92 and capable of flying at altitudes of 50,000 ft. The aircraft will be configured and feature:

Eight club-style cabin passenger seating, with stand-up cabin configuration
Private lavatory facilities
Ample temperature-controlled independent luggage and cargo compartments
Full phone, wi-fi, internet and streaming movie service at each passenger seat.

With the Citation X’s exceptional range, passengers can fly non-stop from Vancouver to numerous North American destinations such as Cabo San Lucas, Toronto, New York, Miami, Hawaii, plus the Caribbean. Flight plans to take passengers even further to European destinations can also be arranged.

Helijet president and chief executive officer Danny Sitnam stated today, “Our team is excited to now offer and afford our clients the ability to meet their long-distance travel requirements in a unique business class cabin environment, while delivering non-stop, uninterrupted and hassle-free airfield to airfield service.”

Guests chartering Helijet’s Citation X can now board and deplane from Helijet’s exclusive South Terminal passenger lounge facility, where they are afforded complimentary and secure vehicle parking, lounge waiting facilities and complimentary ground shuttle service to YVR’s International/Domestic terminal if making connecting flights.

In addition to the Citation X air service, Helijet complements on-going travel with its six-passenger Learjet aircraft, as well as its scheduled helicopter services from downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria and Nanaimo Citation X air service will be available from March 1, 2024. Inquiries can be made at: charters@helijet.com or call: 1-800-987-4354.

Helijet International is a privately held Canadian-owned company based at the Vancouver International Airport, British Columbia, Canada, and is recognized as North America’s largest helicopter airline, carrying well over 2.4 million guests in the past 36 years. In addition to its scheduled helicopter services, Helijet is the Province of British Columbia's longest standing and largest air service provider of dedicated medically equipped helicopters.

Helijet provides exclusive-use helicopter and fixed-wing services to world-renowned sport fishing resorts, public service and energy companies throughout the west coast of British Columbia and North America. Helijet's wholly owned subsidiary, Pacific Heliport Services, Ltd., is Canada's largest privately managed Heliport operator, overseeing Transport Canada-certified heliports in downtown Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo. Helijet has been recognized by communities and aviation associations alike as a socially responsible and forward-thinking air operator that deeply engages with the communities it serves. For more information, visit helijet.com/scheduled-airline/