Following the success of the helicopter programme at global tournaments, Zip Aviation and Blade will collaborate on the 2026 USGA Golf Championship at Shinnecock Hills. Zip has a strong Ryder Cup record.
Zip Aviation is continuing its role as the exclusive helicopter programme operator for the 2026 Championship Golf Season. This includes the 2026 USGA Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, reinforcing a partnership that has been in place since 2016 across major tournaments.
With nearly a decade of proven execution at elite sporting events, Zip Aviation has established itself as the operational backbone of championship golf aviation. The New York-based company oversees end-to-end flight operations and logistics, in addition to engineering, designing and managing dedicated aviation landing zones at premier venues.
“Operating in environments like the Ryder Cup requires precision, safety and seamless coordination at the highest level,” says Itai Shoshani, owner and CEO at Zip Aviation. “We've built a system that delivers exactly that, every time.”
Building on the success of prior events, Zip Aviation has once again partnered with Blade Air Mobility to lead marketing, sales and customer-facing flight operations for the 2026 season. Blade's platform and customer reach, combined with Zip Aviation's operational expertise, create a vertically integrated solution that delivers a premium, end-to-end experience for spectators, sponsors and VIP guests.
Following the continued success of the helicopter programme at global tournaments, Zip Aviation and Blade will collaborate on the 2026 USGA Golf Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. This expansion reflects the increasing need for efficient, luxury transportation solutions to major sporting events, particularly in high-traffic destinations like the Hamptons.
Zip Aviation's helicopter programmes offer: time-saving access – enables efficient travel to otherwise congested venues; luxury travel – provides premium experiences for VIP guests and corporate partners; and scalable infrastructure – delivers aviation solutions tailored to large-scale global events.
Since 2016, Zip Aviation has consistently set the industry standard for safe, efficient and high-capacity helicopter operations at major sporting events, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants.
