Maverick Helicopters

Maverick Helicopters is a helicopter tourism company that started in 1995 with one helicopter, founded by an entrepreneurial couple. Its website says it now employs more than 250 people and operates more than 45 helicopters from seven locations in Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii and California. The Las Vegas Strip Terminal is its best known departure point.

Experiences

• Las Vegas: Vegas Views and Neon and Nature flights over the Strip, plus event flights such as Grand Prix week
• Grand Canyon: Wind Dancer, Skywalk Odyssey, Canyon Spirit and other flights from Las Vegas and from Grand Canyon National Park Airport
• Maui: Hana Rainforest Experience from Kahului Heliport, with Molokai and luau options
• California: Hollywood and coastal flights, Catalina Island transfers and festival transfers such as Coachella Valley
• Weddings, proposals, group events, production support and private charters

Fleet

The company states that it operates the world's largest fleet of Airbus H130 helicopters and the largest Sikorsky S-76 charter fleet on the West Coast.

Safety and recognition

Maverick says it has received 14 consecutive FAA Diamond Awards of Excellence for maintenance training and education, and describes itself as having the top safety record of any tourism-based aviation company. It also lists accolades such as USA Today 10Best and Best of Maui from Hawaii Magazine. These are the company's own claims.

Company facts

• Founded: 1995
• Locations: seven, across four states
• Team: more than 250 employees
• Associations shown: Helicopter Association International and the National Tour Association

Contact

Phone: 702-261-0007