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[Astro]

I heard that DHL has been using helicopters to deliver documents in LA and New York, and now are expanding to Chicago? Anyone know anything about this?

[aussiecop]

I do know that they do the delivery routes in the the first two. Not sure on the Chicago expansion though, although it makes sense. I could see Atlanta and some other traffic snarled metro areas it making sense as well.

[iChris]

I heard that DHL has been using helicopters to deliver documents in LA and New York, and now are expanding to Chicago? Anyone know anything about this?

 

Aris Helicopters had a similar contract during the mid eighties with FedX out of San Jose and Los Angeles using the AS-350 and S58T.

 

Looks like Helinet in Van Nuys this time:

 

 

From red to yellow:

 

 

 

DHL adds a new premium helicopter delivery service in the Los Angeles area

 

DHL expanding U.S. helicopter delivery, sales force

 

'>http://youtu.be/cAHf9X0hvV0

Edited June 26, 2014 by iChris

[aeroscout]

One nice thing about flying cargo...boxes don't bitch !

[eagle5]

No, but customers and your boss sure do if those boxes aren't delivered on time!

[apacheguy]

Helicopter is the only way to get around in LA or the SoCal basin. It's crowded airspace but beats the crap out of sitting in traffic...

[aeroscout]

Helicopter is the only way to get around in LA or the SoCal basin. It's crowded airspace but beats the crap out of sitting in traffic...

It never rains in southern California. But no one ever walks anywhere just in case it does.

[Gomer Pylot]

I suspect the reason nobody walks there is the same as why they don't walk in Houston. It's too hot, everything is too far away, and there are few if any sidewalks. Walking is just not feasible for most destinations. Walking is a great way to get around in some cities, but some seem to actively discourage it. Suburban sprawl is not necessarily a good thing.