"... not only does your operation aspire to the highest industry and regulatory standards, but you have introduced many additional systems, and modifications, which though optional to your company, represent a real advancement in both passenger comfort and safety, and a softening on the environmental impact of the helicopters."

Niagara Helicopters, Operator of Helicopter Niagara Falls Tours, Wins Canadian Business-of-the-Year April 27, 2010

Niagara University, NY recognizes President and Chief Pilot of Niagara Helicopters, Ruedi Hafen by presenting him with the Purple Eagle in recognition of his Niagara sightseeing business

Congratulations Ruedi on receiving Lifetime Achievement Hall of Fame Award! February 26, 2010

On February 26th, 2010 at the 16th Annual Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, Ruedi was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for being an enterprising leader, whose contribution to the development of economic ventires in Niagara has spanned over several decades. The recipient of this award then induced into the Niagara Enterprise Hall of Fame, along with the Historical Hall of Fame inductees.

Ruedi Hafen nominated for Aviator of the Year! September 14, 2009

Nominations were sought from Flight readers and a panel of experts have selected the finalists. Uniquely, all of the Flightglobal Achievement Awards winners will be voted for by readers via the website www.flightglobal.com/awards09 The voting will close on 4th October at midnight. VOTE NOW!

Niagara Helicopters Welcomes GO Trains to Niagara Falls July 13, 2009

Show your Go Train ticket and Save with Niagara Helicopters! Ruedi Hafen, President and Chief Pilot smiles as he hears that GO Trains will be rolling into the VIA station just around the corner from his property.

She's Back... February 15, 2009

NHL is proud to welcome back ANNA PIERCE! That's right Anna has returned to the family! Anna Pierce previously worked for Niagara Helicopters for over 20 years at the Director of Sales & Marketing and left 3 years ago to lead Niagara Falls Tourism as the Executive Director.

Sky Lounge - Now Open! February 9, 2009

Ladies and Gentlemen... after years of planning, months of renovations, a dozen flat screen televisions and soon to be wireless internet...Niagara Helicopters is proud to announce the opening of the newest facet of our business, The Sky Lounge, a great place for visitors to relax before or after Niagara Falls tours.

Meet a Part of the Helicopter Family February 9, 2009

Established in July 2002, Niagara Photo Services has been taking photos of helicopter passengers through sun, wind, snow and rain. Produced in their digital lab on site, these high-quality photos are a one of a kind memento that passengers can take home to relive their spectacular Niagara helicopter rides.

Solar Vehicle Goes Round the World: Pioneering Trip Around the Planet Arriving in Niagara Falls August 27, 2008

Louis Palmer has an ambitious plan to travel around the world in a solar-powered vehicle – the solar taxi.

Niagara Helicopters Big Winners at Misty Awards April 27, 2007

Niagara Helicopters took home three pieces of hardware during the 40th annual Misty Awards, but it was Tony Zappitelli who scooped up the biggest prize of the night Thursday.

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Ruedi Hafen nominated for Aviator of the Year!

September 14, 2009

"I am deeply pleased to be included in this category with such incredible pilots as Captain Chesley Sullenberger, Iren Dornier and Jose Miguel Ceppi."
Mr. Ruedi Hafen

Ruedi Hafen, President and Chief Pilot of Niagara Helicopters has been nominated under Aviator of the Year for his daring rescue of the man who went over Niagara Falls this past March 11, 2009. The man who plunged over the Niagara Falls in March did not want to be saved, but Ruedi Hafen refused to give up. Following up an emergency call in March, Hafen – founder of tourist flight operator Niagara Helicopters – hovered his Bell 407 over the drowning man, so a police officer could attach a sling to his arm. When he resisted, Hafen used the aircraft’s downdraft to push the would-be suicide safely to shore. Swiss-born Hafen –who has taken Niagara Helicopters to $6 million revenues in 20 years – was praised in media coverage for his courage, quick-thinking and airmanship.

"I am deeply pleased to be included in this category with such incredible pilots as Captain Chesley Sullenberger, Iren Dornier and Jose Miguel Ceppi" said Mr. Hafen.

www.flightglobal.com/awards09
The Flightglobal Achievement Awards celebrate and acknowledge individuals, teams and innovations at work in the aviation and aerospace industries. The three exciting categories aim to find three exceptional people or teams. Nominees for the Leader, Aviator and Innovator of the Year have been nominated by you and shortlisted by a panel of experts.

Now it's your chance to vote from the shortlist in each category to recognize the entries which deserve to win a Flightglobal Achievement Award.

The Flightglobal Achievement Awards will culminate at the Dubai Air Show – the industry’s fastest growing major international trade event – on Saturday 14 November 2009. Voting closes 4 October 2009.

Flightglobal.com is the website of Flight International, Airline Business, ACAS, Air Transport Intelligence (ATI), The Flight Collection and much more; including daily news updates, and searchable directories.
This website now contains the content of the current issues of Flight International and Airline Business as soon as it is published along with searchable archives going back to 1996 – accessible by everyone.

Flightglobal.com also covers worldwide major air shows (Paris, Dubai, Asian Aerospace, and Farnborough) allowing non-attendees to follow the events from a distance.

Vote online at: www.flightglobal.com/awards09

For further information please contact:
Aneta Fleming, Director of Marketing and Sales
Tel: (905) 357-5672
Email: aneta@niagarahelicopters.com