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Founded | 1965 | ||||||
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Operating bases | or using | ||||||
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Fleet size | 48 | ||||||
Destinations | 6 | ||||||
Parent company | Grand Canyon Airlines | ||||||
Headquarters | Las Vegas, NV | ||||||
Employees | 600+ | ||||||
Website | https://papillon.com |
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters is a leading provider of aerial tours of the Grand Canyon and surrounding areas. The company, founded in 1965 by Elling Halvorson, is a subsidiary of Grand Canyon Airlines. Papillon offers helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft tours, with a focus on luxury and immersive experiences. The airline flies approximately 250,000 passengers per year.[1]
History
[edit]Papillon's roots trace back to Grand Canyon Airlines' founding of Grand Canyon Helicopters in 1965. Over time, the Papillon brand expanded to encompass various sightseeing experiences.
Today, Papillon offers a variety of helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft tours, catering to different interests and budgets. These tours cover not just the Grand Canyon, but also Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and other scenic locations in the southwestern United States.
- Helicopter tours: Explore the Grand Canyon from unique angles, with some tours even landing at the canyon floor.
- Fixed-wing aircraft tours: Enjoy comfortable sightseeing flights over the Grand Canyon and other destinations.
- Ground tours: Complement your aerial experience with Hummer tours, hiking excursions, ATV adventures, or Colorado River rafting trips.
Destinations
[edit]Place | Notes |
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Arizona | |
Grand Canyon National Park | |
Grand Canyon North | |
Grand Canyon West | |
Page | |
Nevada | |
Hoover Dam | |
Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Valley of Fire | |
Utah | |
Bryce Canyon National Park | |
City | Airport | IATA Code | Notes |
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Arizona | |||
Grand Canyon Village | Grand Canyon National Park Airport | GCN | |
Page | Page Municipal Airport | PGA | |
Peach Springs | West Rim Terminal | 1G4 | |
Nevada | |||
Las Vegas | Harry Reid International Airport | LAS | |
Boulder City | Boulder City Terminal | BVU | |
Hoover Dam Terminal | N/A |
Fleet
[edit]Papillon operates a sizeable fleet of helicopters and airplanes, including:
Type | Aircraft | In Service | Passengers |
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Helicopter | Airbus H130 Ecostar | 6-7 | |
Helicopter | Airbus A-Star | 6 | |
Helicopter | Bell 206 | 6 | |
Airplane | Cessna Caravan | 9 | |
Airplane | DeHavilland Vistaliner Twin Otter | 17 | |
Total |
Their aircraft are known for features like comfortable seating, air-conditioning, oversized windows, and advanced navigational technology.[2]
Incidents and accidents
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Company Overview Papillon Grand Canyon Tours". Papillon.
- ^ Papillon. "Grand Canyon Helicopter Fleet - Papillon Tour Aircraft Information". Papillon. Retrieved 2024-05-19.