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Custom Charters

Late for the airport? Looking for a special treat? Need a great photo op?

Island Express flies six-passenger Jet Turbine powered, richly upholstered and soundproofed helicopters when and where you need to go in the Southern California area. Our industry experience coupled with a safety conscious staff, has allowed our name to become a recognized leader in chartered flights. With four helicopters, we can usually accommodate you on short notice.

Island Express offers charter flights for a wide variety of needs including private, business and entertainment-related aerial shoots.

 

Private charters are the way to go for that extra mile. Out of town guests always appreciate an airport pickup provided through Island Express for quicker delivery to your location. To celebrate a special event, to get you and your family to the airport quickly, or to just enjoy viewing your house from the air, Island Express can customize your helicopter flight to your exact needs. How about a private trip to Catalina Island? You’ll be whisked off to our exclusive heliport ¾ of a mile from the city of Avalon, where you can shop, have lunch and be whisked back home after giving your guests or family members memories to last a lifetime.

 

You have clients or customers flying into Los Angeles, and then you have meetings in Orange County. Then you need to look at the site for the new factory or a housing project, or you’re ready to drop the clients off back at Los Angeles or Orange County Airports. Island Express does this every day! We cruise at 130 miles per hour to get you there quickly, refreshed and ready for business—and it leaves your clients with a great impression!

 

Realtors look to Island Express for those special location angles for video and photo shoots from the beautiful aerial views. When the entertainment industry comes calling, we’re available for location scouting and movie assignments. As a matter of fact, Island Express flights have been featured in many Hollywood films shown today. We have SAG pilots familiar with all types of camera systems and access to various aircraft. Our charters provide you with a customized experience for any video or photo shoot.

We offer overwater capabilities for camera and film work as we have flotation devices on all our aircraft. Our exclusive landing rights at the Queen Mary, San Pedro, and three locations on Catalina Island offer time saving convience and many options for that special charter flight.

 

 

Come fly with Island Express for your tour, charter, Catalina Island trip or a customized, private flight. Contact us online or call us For more information call 1-800-2-AVALON.