Financial troubles began to plague the company leading to bankruptcy in 1970, yet the airline was able to still operate until 1976. SFO Helicopter Airlines resumed scheduled passenger service around 1983, but operations only lasted until 1985.#DefunctThursday#SFOHelicopterThis tweet was posted on November 10, 2022.
By the end of 1962, the service grew to 100 flights a day. In 1963, the company received the first permanent certificate issued by the C.A.B to any helicopter carrier. #DefunctThursday#SFOHelicopter#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on November 10, 2022.
San Francisco and Oakland (SFO) Helicopter Airlines was founded in 1961. Offering local helicopter flights between San Francisco and Oakland airports and downtown areas, service began with two leased Sikorsky S-62s. #DefunctThursday#SFOHelicopter#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on November 10, 2022.