Supporting Air Tour And Charter Ops In NYC

Meridian Helicopters announced the completion and delivery of its 29th tip-to-tail refurbishment of a Bell 206L4 helicopter sold to FlyNYON, to support their air charter and tour operations in New York City, New York. The six-month project showcases Meridian’s ability to deliver high-quality turnkey aircraft tailored to the customer’s needs.

The comprehensive refurbishment took 2,700 man-hours and included and overhaul of the engine and dynamic components. The result of the upgrades is that the aircraft has a weighted time remaining of more than 70% and ensures reliable performance for years.

The airframe was stripped and repainted in a modern three-tone design to complement the matching three-tone ultra-leather seating installed throughout the cabin. A state-of-the-art Garmin avionics suite with Bluetooth connectivity was installed along with full environmental controls from Air Comm.

A lightweight emergency pop-out float system was added to meet FlyNYON’s operational requirements.

Michael Bashlor, Managing Partner of Meridian Helicopters said, “We have a long relationship with FlyNYON through years of leasing helicopters. Meridian takes great pride in the fact that FlyNYON selected us to provide this beautiful Bell 206L4. Our goal with this aircraft was to deliver a turnkey solution—a lightweight VIP aircraft equipped with very specific equipment and options. We strived to deliver a like-new aircraft that exceeded expectations.”

Pat Day, Director of Maintenance at FlyNYON added, “We are very excited to be taking delivery of this beautiful 206L4. With its arrival, our fleet grows to seven helicopters, which will help to meet the 2025 demand of our loyal customers.”

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