News Release

HeliFlite and The International Yacht Company announce new partnership

HeliFlite, a leading US luxury private helicopter operator, has announced a partnership with The International Yacht Company (IYC), providing clients with an unparalleled, bespoke travel experience. Clients are now offered direct transfer from superyacht to helicopter and vice versa. HeliFlite and IYC have aligned as partners to create a long-term global alliance that represents the highest standards of performance, excellence and sophistication.

HeliFlite and IYC will serve as partners in their respective fields across the northeast US and Florida, as both companies mutually prioritise unmatched safety as the standout feature amongst industry competitors. Throughout the term of their partnership, HeliFlite and IYC will collaborate on a number of exclusive events throughout the country, including Art Basel Miami Beach, the Newport Charter Yacht Show and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The newfound relationship will provide HeliFlite with opportunities to demonstrate and exercise the ultimate in UHNWI travel, its proven-safe aircraft landing on yacht helipads. A feature of both luxury and versatility, HeliFlite's increased access via its new partnership with IYC underscores both brands' continued dedication to optimal convenience and partnerships to maximise the client experience.

“HeliFlite's partnership with IYC demonstrates our commitment to continuous innovation within the luxury travel industry," said Kurt Carlson, CEO of HeliFlite. "HeliFlite takes immense pride in providing our esteemed clients with a premiere, safe travel experience that seamlessly blends the most exquisite aspects of private aviation and charter yachts.”

Transportation between superyachts and quick, luxurious helicopter rides is now seamless through the joint efforts of HeliFlite and IYC, leading innovators focused on making the impossible possible and forging the landscape for what we define as truly exceptional.

“We are excited about the possibilities this partnership brings and the opportunities it presents for our clients to create extraordinary experiences, combining the freedom of yachting with the convenience and speed of helicopter transportation," commented Raphael Sauleau, CEO, IYC Yachts." Whether our clients are looking for a convenient way to join us during the Palm Beach International Show, fly from Nantucket to the Hamptons for dinner, head over to their preferred golf course or travel to and from their jet, we look forward to providing a seamless journey together with HeliFlite. Whether on the sea or in the sky, we want to make our clients' journeys count, save them time and maximise their travel with memorable experiences so they can not only enjoy their destination, but cherish the journey there too.”

HeliFlite has served the US northeast, south Florida and destinations along the eastern US seaboard for over 25 years, performing 55,000 safe flying hours with one of the largest fleets of Sikorsky S-76 and AW139s available on the east coast.