ZIP AVIATION ANNOUNCES ALLIANCE WITH MANHATTAN HELICOPTERS

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ZIP AVIATION ANNOUNCES NEW ALLIANCE WITH MANHATTAN HELICOPTERS

NEW YORK, NY: October 13, 2010 – Zip Aviation LLC today announced a new strategic alliance with Manhattan Helicopters LLC, which will bring a bevy of benefits to customers of both helicopter-tour companies.

The new strategic alliance was formed to enhance the range of services and tours available, and to provide a one-of-a-kind sightseeing experience for New York City visitors. For customers of the two fleets, the advantages will be evident immediately – industry-leading liability coverage, a wider availability of innovative tours, greater booking flexibility/added availability of times, and two companies known for the best customer-service in the industry.

Zip Aviation and Manhattan Helicopters will now be able to offer a combined fleet of nine helicopters, with some of the most technologically-advanced and luxurious craft in the air. The total includes two brand-new Bell 407s, considered one of the safest helicopters in the world; a Eurocopter AS350B3, a high-performance aircraft with the distinction of being the only helicopter ever to land on Mount Everest; and an MD600N, the quietest helicopter in the world.

“We think it offers the best of all worlds to our customers,” says Itai Shoshani, owner of Zip Aviation. “Two industry-leaders, combining their strengths to increase their range of offerings, and to enhance the customer-experience. It’s a win-win situation for both of us – and the customer.”

Zip Aviation (www.zipover.com) takes guests on a variety of helicopter tours around New York City, ranging from the “Liberty Island” tour to the memorable “Over the Top” and “Grand Island” tours. New York stretches out from horizon to horizon and side to side before the aircraft, with an incomparable view of the world’s most exciting city, its greatest skyline, and one of its busiest harbors. In addition to the sightseeing tours, Zip Aviation specializes in discreet charters (often for celebrities or international dignitaries) and aerial photography, along with executive and special-event transportation.

“We want to be the type of company that’s always focused on improving the customer-experience,” Shoshani said. “And this alliance will help us achieve that.”
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