Hong Kong Air International

Defunct Hong Kong aviation company

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Hong Kong Air International | IATA | ICAO | Call sign

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HI  | N/A  | Coptair
Founded| 1971
Ceased operations| 1976
Fleet size| 5
Headquarters| Hong Kong
Key people| Maurice Holloway

Hong Kong Air International Ltd was founded in the 1970s to provide helicopter services in Hong Kong, such as scheduled flights, tourist flights, and external load lifting.[1]

## History

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The company was started by Maurice Holloway, as part of Hutchison (now Hutchison Whampoa), in 1971(?) and ceased trading in 1976.

## Fleet

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VR-HGL Bell 212

VR-HGT Aérospatiale AS-350 Ecureuil

VR-HGX Aérospatiale Alouette II \- as seen in the movie Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

VR-HGM Bell Helicopters Bell 47

VR-HCK ? Aérospatiale Alouette 3

## References

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1. ^ Marketing, United States Office of International (1975). Avionics and Aviation Support Equipment. U.S. Department of Commerce, Domestic and International Business Administration, Bureau of International Commerce, Office of International Marketing.

## External links

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* Helicopter Postcards - HKA
* Airliners.net photo of VR-HGM in Feb. 1974
* Airline Codes - Callsigns
* Heli Express website
* Hutchinson-whampoa.com
* Brian Tilbrook's website
* Collector's Guide to Airline Timetables - HKA August 1973

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