Air tour industry meets with members of Congress
Source: HAI, 28-Feb-13
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters and Maverick Helicopters joined Ann Carroll, HAI’s vice president of government affairs, for two days of meetings on Capitol Hill this week with Members of Congress from Arizona and Nevada to discuss air tour industry concerns related to incentives for quiet aircraft technology and air tour operations over Grand Canyon National [...]
American Eurocopter delivers first EC130T2
Source: American Eurocopter, 03-Oct-12
American Eurocopter has delivered the company’s first EC130 T2 to Maverick Aviation Group. The EC130 T2 is Eurocopter’s newest model, introduced to the industry at this year’s Heli-Expo. Maverick, a leader in the Las Vegas and Grand Canyon tourism industry, was one of the launch customers for the new product line with a signed agreement [...]
Maverick Helicopters lose four pilots in fixed-wing crash
Source: HeliHub.com, 04-Jun-12
Joshua Stubblefield, 31, Chris Spircu, 44, Paul Andrews, 32, and Todd Stuntzner, 45, died on Tuesday night when their single-engine Cirrus SR20 crashed near Zion National Park, according to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office. All four were tour pilots for Las Vegas operator Maverick Helicopters. The plane had departed from the North Las Vegas Airport [...]
Maverick Helicopters receives FAA Diamond Award
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 07-Mar-12
Maverick Helicopters, a leader in the Las Vegas air excursion industry, recently received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) most prestigious honor for maintenance, the Award of Excellence “Diamond Award.” This achievement signifies the company’s ongoing dedication to maintenance training and aircraft safety. The FAA’s Award of Excellence was created to honor aviation organizations and their [...]
Maverick Helicopters does NASCAR weekend in style
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 05-Mar-12
Typically, Las Vegas attractions include megaresorts, shows, and fine dining. Once a year, Las Vegas features another attraction, NASCAR Weekend. This year, NASCAR Weekendtakes place on March 9th – 11th, 2012, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and is expected to draw large crowds once again. Maverick Helicopters’ and Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s staff are busily [...]
Maverick Helicopters orders 50 EC130T2 helicopters
Source: American Eurocopter, 12-Feb-12
From Eurocopter booth #1917 at the 2012 Heli-Expo, Eurocopter introduced the EC130 T2 to the industry with another classic production and reveal event at the start of the 2012 Heli-Expo tradeshow. During the event, American Eurocopter customer Maverick Helicopters was announced as one of the launch customers for this new product line with a signed [...]
Maverick Helicopters offers exclusive VIP travel to Electric Daisy Carnival
20-Jun-11
Music fans attending the upcoming 2011 Electric Daisy Carnival weekend, June 24-26, can travel to the event, which is being held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, in VIP-style with Maverick Helicopters. Maverick Helicopters is the only helicopter company to provide air travel to and from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during this incredible music [...]
Maverick Helicopters launches daytime Las Vegas tours
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 12-Apr-11
The latest sightseeing excursion from Maverick Helicopters will give Las Vegas visitors a daytime view of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, as well as scenic surrounding desert and mountain areas. This newest expedition, Vegas Voyage, debuts today, Monday, April 11, 2011 and departs daily from Maverick Helicopters’ main termina, 6075 Las Vegas Boulevard South. “We [...]
Maverick Helicopters wins Best Tour Company award
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 30-Mar-11
Maverick Helicopters has been named 2011 SNHCA Choice Award winner for Best Tour Company in Las Vegas by the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association (SNHCA). SNHCA, which was established in 1990, is an association of professional hotel concierge dedicated to providing the highest level of service to Las Vegas visitors. The association is honoring Maverick [...]
Maverick offers helicopter shuttle to Las Vegas Motor Speedway on 2011 NASCAR Weekend
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 13-Feb-11
Race fans attending the 2011 NASCAR Weekend, March 4-6, can travel to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in VIP style with Maverick Helicopters. Maverick Helicopters is the only helicopter company to provide air travel to and from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the 2011 NASCAR Weekend. Because more than 400 race fans flew with [...]
Maverick launches new all-in-one Grand Canyon West Rim Experience
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 27-Jan-11
The latest sightseeing excursion from Maverick Aviation Group will give explorers a multi-perspective view of Grand Canyon West Rim. Passengers will witness the beauty of the Grand Canyon and all it has to offer while traveling via plane, helicopter and by foot on the new Tribal Spirit excursion. The company’s latest expedition will depart daily [...]
Maverick Helicopters Launches New Grand Canyon Experiences
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 31-May-10
Maverick Helicopter officials have announced the addition of two new tours to the company’s schedule, the Skywalk Odyssey and Silver Cloud Sunset excursions. Both new sightseeing expeditions depart from the company’s Las Vegas Strip location, 6075 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and both offer unique views of Southern Nevada, Arizona and the Grand Canyon. For the [...]
HAI Air Tour Operators Visit Washington
Source: HAI, 19-May-10
On Tuesday, May 18, 2010 commercial air tour operators from Nevada and Alaska visited Washington, D.C. to meet with regulators and lawmakers on topics affecting the air tour industry. Between meetings the operators took time to attend the AeroClub of Washington’s monthly luncheon at the Capital Hilton. Those in attendance included: Lee Dunn, Legal Counsel [...]
Maverick Helicopters helps deliver supplies to residents of Navajo Nation
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 02-Feb-10
The severe snow storms of the past weeks have hit Northern Arizona so hard that travel within the rural areas of the Cameron Chapter of the Navajo Nation have been near impossible. Because of these incredible circumstances, Maverick Helicopters has delivered much-needed food and supplies to residents not able to maneuver through the snow-packed roads. [...]
Maverick Helicopters EC130 fleet surpasses 100,000 flight hours
Source: American Eurocopter, 24-Sep-09
At an event today on the campus of Maverick Helicopters, a Nevada-based charter and aerial tour operator and the largest EC130 operator in the world, Marc Paganini, President and CEO of American Eurocopter, was on hand to celebrate an impressive accomplishment with the Maverick team, as the company has surpassed the 100,000 flight hour milestone [...]
Maverick Helicopters Launches a New Web Site Design
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 18-Sep-09
Maverick Helicopters, a leading air tour and charter operator based in Las Vegas, recently unveiled the redesign of its Web site, maverickhelicopter.com. The focus was on making it simpler for visitors to find all the information necessary to choose a tour that best fits their needs and desires. Incorporating striking images and a highly interactive [...]
Maverick Helicopters Offers Special Discount On June Weddings
Source: Maverick Helicopters, 10-Mar-09
Maverick Helicopters parent company launches fixed wing charter and tour service
Source: Maverick Airlines, 04-Mar-09
Maverick Helicopters Can Put Fans On The Fast Track To The Las Vegas Motor Speedway During NASCAR Weekend
Source: Vertical Magazine, 09-Feb-09
