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Esperia wants scheduled helicopter flights in Rome-Ponza island route

Rome, Italy - In future plans a Rome-Milan service, too

Esperia, which runs helicopters based in Rome-Urbe airport, aims to move from service "Packages hours" to scheduled flights. First target, the island of Ponza, which would require just 35 minutes of flight. The company, which at present operates a fleet of six helicopters (but soon the number could rise thanks to an agreement with AgustaWestland) has already obtained permits from the municipality and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1118208
Rome, Italy, 06/15/2010 17:00
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