Russia's Latest Helicopter Venture

Heliexpress opened for business late last week and according to Moscow Times.com, the helicopters are being used with some frequency. The taxi service shuttles fliers from Russia's Vnukovo Airport 3, which calls itself "The VIP Gateway to Moscow," to surrounding areas. Reduced flight times are drawing in business travelers with condensed schedules. The Eurocopter's AS350 Ecureuils are flown to destinations around the Moscow region. For related news