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Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
3900 Paradise Road, Suite 233
Las Vegas , NV 89169

tel: (702) 736-6322
fax: (702) 736-6342

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Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters

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Providing the ultimate tour experience of the Grand Canyon! Offering helicopter tours, landing tours, airplane tours, bus tours, combo tours, multilingual narrations, charter services, groups, custom tours and more. We can easily accommodate multiple motorcoaches and our Groups staff have years of experience working with the complexities of group travel.

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Papillon Airways, Inc. Announces Record-Breaking Year, Boasting Nearly 40 Percent Revenue Increase for 2011's First Quarter.

<div style="text-align: left;">LAS VEGAS (April 2011) – Travelers aren’t letting anything it seems get in their way of seeing the great wonders of the world. Just ask Papillon Airways, Inc. Known as one of the world’s largest “flightseeing companies,” Papillon posted a nearly 40 percent increase for the year’s first quarter over 2010. What’s more - March 2011 posted an astounding 80 percent increase. </div> Why are sales so brisk, making for the highest sales in Papillon’s nearly 50-year history? “We think of customers first, always,” says Robert Graff, vice president of marketing, Papillon. “Any way the guest wants to experience the Grand Canyon or any of our other locations, whether it is by helicopter, airplane or coach, we have a mode of transportation that fits their desire, budget and timeframe. Customers reacted strongly when we did away with packages last year, allowing them to customize their tours any way they saw fit. Combine that with rebounding international travel to Las Vegas, as evident with new non-stop flights to the U.K. and more, it’s made for a quarter that has surpassed any of our expectations.” This spring, the company also recently announced exclusive, new private tours originating from McCarran International’s Papillon terminal. These tours, which take place aboard one of Papillon’s three helicopters based at the terminal, showcase the grandeur and beauty of not only the Grand Canyon, but also the Las Vegas Strip. Guests receive round-trip complimentary limousine service from most major Strip and downtown hotels, accentuated by Papillon’s uniquely personalized service. The tours are available in 10 languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish via digital audio narration. More brand-new tours will be announced later this spring. In late 2009, Papillon eliminated all existing packages. In their place: a new, simplified way to experience the Grand Canyon where consumers build tours from a base price then add on experiences according to their particular desires. Since Papillon implemented the new streamlined structure on Nov. 1, 2009, overall company sales instantly soared by 62 percent within the first 30 days. Under this new pricing structure, guests booking tours select whether they would like to travel by helicopter, airplane or bus. From there, they have the options to upgrade, whether it be traveling during sunset or adding adventure components such as ATV, jeep, pontoon tours or walking on the Grand Canyon’s Skywalk, the transparent walkway composed of glass and steel extending 70 feet beyond the rim with a nearly 4,000 foot drop below to the canyon floor. The guest now has all of the control over the tour they ultimately experience. On average, there are 650 take-offs and landings per day. Approximately 3,500 passengers experience a Papillon tour every day, averaging to 465,000 people annually. This year, Papillon will also be adding to its more than 70-aircraft fleet due to increasing customer demand. By the end of 2011, three new EC-130 helicopters along with one new Cessna caravan aircraft will be purchased. For more information or reservations, go to <a href="http://www.papillon.com">www.papillon.com</a> or call (888) 635-7272.

New Spring Grand Canyon Tours Take Flight. Papillon Airways, Inc. Launches Private Tours, Showing the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas Strip at Sunset.

<div style="text-align: center;">New Tours Originate from McCarran International Airport and Available in 10 Languages </div> LAS VEGAS (March 2011) – This spring, it’s champagne and stunning sunsets. Papillon Airways, Inc. now offers new tours, each designed to give the ultimate in personalized service by enabling guests to book private flights from McCarran International Airport’s Papillon terminal. The tours showcase the grandeur and beauty of not only the Grand Canyon, but also the Las Vegas Strip. Guests will receive round-trip complimentary limousine service from most major Strip and downtown hotels. This accentuated with Papillon’s true, personalized service. The tours are available in 10 languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish via digital audio narration. Only three Grand Canyon Helicopters will be at the terminal, making the tours ultra-exclusive to book. “High rollers, families, brides and grooms – these are the guests who will love this service. They asked for this service and we provided it,” says Robert Graff, vice president of marketing, Papillon. “This is the ultimate in customer service for guests wishing to experience the Grand Canyon and be away from the crowds. We’re able to take any special occasion and make it that much more special.” Guests will fly in Grand Canyon Helicopters’ state-of-the-art Star B2 Model Series which comfortably seats up to six guests. GOLDEN EAGLE PRIVATE TOUR Set to choreographed music and educational narration, discover the wonders of the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. On your way to the Grand Canyon, guests will take in the engineering feat of Hoover Dam. Soar over the Grand Wash Cliffs, Grapevine Mesa and Black Mountains. As soon as the helicopter approaches the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, guests are immersed in the magnificent sights of the canyon’s rock formations. The flight concludes with a trip down the famous Las Vegas Strip. Total time for the tour from hotel pick up to drop off is approximately three hours. Pick up is approximately 45 minutes to one hour prior to departure.* The price: $1,884. GRAND CELEBRATION PRIVATE SUNSET TOUR This is popular classic Papillon tour but now offered privately with a sunset departure time beginning at 5 p.m. On this tour, in addition to seeing Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grand Wash Cliffs and extinct volcanoes, the helicopter descends 4,000 feet into the depths of the West Rim of Grand Canyon. Guests will touch down by the banks of the historic Colorado River in time to explore the pristine Native American Hualapai lands. The landing concludes with a champagne picnic served under an authentic Hualapai Indian shelter known as a “Ramada.” The picnic includes turkey sandwiches, chips, fruit and cookies with an option for vegetarian. The flight tours the Las Vegas Strip before returning to McCarran. Total time for the tour from hotel pick up to drop off is approximately nearly four hours. The price: $2,754. Departure times for tours are: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. with the sunset departure time of 5 p.m. All tours originate from the Papillon Las Vegas McCarran Atlantic Terminal at 275 E. Tropicana Blvd. For more information or reservations, go to www.papillon.com or call (888) 635-7272. *Hotel pick up times are based on hotel location, time of day and traffic conditions.

Papillon Airways, Inc. Announces Banner Year for Company, Boasting 30 Percent Revenue Increase over 2009.

<div style="text-align: center;">Top Tour Company Attributes International Visitation, New Pricing Structure Among Factors for Rising Sales </div> LAS VEGAS (Oct. 2010) – Robust international visitation to the Grand Canyon and a spike in sales after creating simple pricing are two reasons Papillon Airways, Inc., the worldwide leader in “flightseeing” tours is experiencing a nearly 30 percent increase in overall revenue over 2009. “We’re concluding our traditional heavy season (July through October), but this year proved to be particularly successful,” says Robert Graff, vice president of marketing, Papillon. In late 2009, Papillon eliminated all existing packages. In its place: a new, simplified way to experience the Grand Canyon where consumers build experiences from a base price then add-on experiences as they desire. Since Papillon implemented the new streamlined structure on Nov. 1, 2009, average pricing dropped by 20 percent but overall company sales instantly soared by 62 percent within the first 30 days. Since then, sales attributed to this new structure resulted in an overall 28 percent increase in sales since the first quarter of 2010. Under this new pricing structure, guests booking tours select if they would like to travel by helicopter, airplane or bus. From there, they have the options to upgrade, whether it be traveling during sunset or adding adventure components such as ATV, jeep, pontoon tours or walking on the Grand Canyon’s Skywalk, the transparent walkway composed of glass and steel extending 70 feet beyond the rim with a nearly 4,000 foot drop below to the canyon floor. The guest now has all of the control over the tour they ultimately experience. For examples of pricing: for helicopters, base-price tours begin at $153 per adult; for airplane, price begins at $127 per adult or via motorcoach for $140 per adult. To upgrade to a sunset tour or Skywalk tour, guests add $40. To add Baja jeeps, horseback riding, ATVs or kayaking, the add-on price is $129. International visitation proved to be a primary factor in sales. In 2010, Papillon hosted nearly 290,000 international guests to Grand Canyon compared to approximately 200,000 in 2009. This proved to be instrumental in boosting the company sales since international and overseas guests comprise 65 percent of all bookings. This year Papillon also launched new initiatives and partnerships with concierge throughout the Las Vegas Strip. Papillon serves more than 450,000 guests each year with 45,000 daily take offs and landings. In spring 2009, the company unveiled its $9 million dollar Boulder City Aerocenter. This marked the official debut of this ultramodern terminal now housing all of the company’s Nevada operations under one roof including Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, Grand Canyon Airlines/Scenic Airlines and Canyon Flight Trading Company. For more information or reservations, go to www.papillon.com or call (888) 635-7272.

Papillon Airways Inc. Responds to Consumers Creating Simple Value Tour Pricing with Add-On Menu.

Overall Company Sales Soar by 62 Percent Within 60 Days LAS VEGAS (Jan. 2010) – Responding to consumers’ desire to experience more, yet spend less with even less hassle, Papillon Airways, Inc. has eliminated all existing packages. In its place: a new, simplified way to experience the Grand Canyon where consumers build experiences from a base price then add-on experiences as they desire. Since Papillon implemented the new streamlined structure on Nov. 1, 2009, average pricing dropped by 20 percent but overall company sales increased by 62 percent. Guests booking tours now select if they would like to travel by helicopter, airplane or bus. From there, they have the options to upgrade, whether it be traveling during sunset or adding adventure components such as ATV, jeep, pontoon tours or walking on the Grand Canyon’s Skywalk, the transparent walkway composed of glass and steel extending 70 feet beyond the rim with a nearly 4,000 foot drop below to the canyon floor. The guest now has all of the control over the tour they ultimately experience. For examples of pricing: for helicopters, base-price tours begin at $153* per adult; for airplane, price begins at $127 per adult or via motorcoach for $140 per adult. To upgrade to a sunset tour or Skywalk tour, guests add $40. To add Baja jeeps, horseback riding, ATVs or kayaking, the add-on price is $129. “Making this as simple as possible to book with the greatest value was the goal,” says Robert Graff, vice president of marketing, Papillon. “To further, we’ve discontinued premium services such as champagne and limousine. It’s still available by special request but it’s not what customers are looking for. Demand is there and if guests are going to spend their money, they want to ultimately make their own choices. That’s exactly what we have empowered them to do.” For more information or reservations, go to www.papillon.com or call (888) 635-7272. # # # *Additional fees may apply.

Papillon Airways Inc. Creates Simple Value Tour Pricing with Add-On Menu for Meeting, Event Planners.

Overall Company Sales Soar by 62 Percent Within 60 Days LAS VEGAS (Jan. 2010) – Spend less and experience more. It is easier than ever for meeting and event planners to book once-in-a-lifetime Grand Canyon experiences for attendees. Papillon Airways, Inc. has eliminated all existing packages. In its place: a new, simplified way to book groups to the Grand Canyon by helicopter, airplane or bus. Once planners select how they would like to travel, they have the option to upgrade, whether it be traveling during sunset or adding adventure components such as ATVs, kayaking, pontoon tours or walking on the Grand Canyon’s Skywalk, the transparent walkway composed of glass and steel extending 70 feet beyond the rim with a nearly 4,000 foot drop below to the canyon floor. Basic tour prices begin at $127 with add-on prices starting at $30 with additional price breaks available depending upon the group size. Since Papillon implemented the new streamlined structure on Nov. 1, 2009, average pricing dropped by 20 percent but overall company sales soared by 62 percent. “Making this as simple as possible to book with the greatest value was the goal,” says Robert Graff, vice president of marketing, Papillon. “Demand is there and if groups are going to spend money, they want to control the experience from start to finish. That’s truly what we have empowered them to do by creating basic tours with add-ons.” Papillon’s Grand Canyon tours are customizable for all planners, whether booking incentive groups or structuring programming for traveling spouses or team-building activities. Papillon can accommodate groups up to 1,000. Special group pricing is available depending upon size, time of year and scheduled activities. Additional services can include placing company logos on seats inside the helicopter, airplane or bus or creating welcome signs and banners for groups upon arrival to the terminal. Papillon can also provide champagne tastings prior to take-off and create customized Grand Canyon-themed gift bags for attendees. In addition, all tours are commissionable up to 20 percent. No matter the planner’s budget or desire for the event programming, Papillon can fulfill. “We can do anything and everything groups need,” says Robert Graff, vice president of marketing, Papillon. “We can fly attendees to the floor of the Grand Canyon and serve sushi. We can have Elvis impersonators greet or fly with guests. A 3-piece orchestra can be waiting in the Grand Canyon when the helicopter arrives. Really, the planner’s wish is our command.” For more information or reservations, go to www.papillon.com or call (888) 635-7272.