Scenic Takes Delivery of Helicopters for Eclipse
Scenic has taken delivery of its Airbus H130 helicopters for the
228-guest Scenic Eclipse, due to be launched in January.
The H130 is also one of the quietest and most environmentally
sound helicopters on the market with its' low fuel burn ensuring
less emissions.
Scenic Founder and Chairman, Glen Moroney said the two
helicopters onboard Scenic Eclipse will offer guests a unique
opportunity to go above and beyond.
"Scenic has always sought to venture beyond the horizon and with
our helicopters we provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy
unparalleled access to some of nature's most beautiful sites. We
have specifically selected this model for its wide, unobstructed
cabin space which can accommodate the pilot and up to six
passengers, with outstanding visibility for all passengers,"
Moroney said.
Specific modifications have been made to the H130 to ensure it
meets the requirements of Scenic in terms of safety and guest
comfort. These include Bose noise cancelling headsets; five cameras
fitted to the interior and exterior of the helicopter to provide
guests with footage of their flight; customised leather seats and
interior fit out; and a Bluetooth audio system allowing music to be
piped to guests. As the H130 has been designed to be carried
onboard the Scenic Eclipse, it has been fitted with a quick blade
fold kit to allow the rotor blades to be folded on landing this
reducing hangar size required.