Meridian Helicopters announced the completion and delivery of its 29th “tip-to-tail” refurbishment of a Bell 206L4 helicopter, sold to FlyNYON to support their air charter and tour operations in New York City.
This extensive project highlights Meridian’s dedication to delivering high-quality, turnkey aircraft solutions tailored to customer needs.
The six-month, 2,700-hour refurbishment process was comprehensive, including an overhaul of the engine and dynamic components. The upgrades resulted in a weighted time remaining of over 70 percent, ensuring reliable performance for years to come.
The airframe was stripped and repainted in a modern three-tone design, complemented by matching three-tone ultra-leather seating throughout the cabin.
Enhancing the aircraft’s interior, Meridian installed a state-of-the-art Garmin avionics suite with Bluetooth connectivity and full environmental controls from Air Comm.
Additionally, the helicopter was outfitted with a lightweight emergency pop-out float system to meet FlyNYON’s operational requirements.
Michael Bashlor, managing partner of Meridian Helicopters, stated: “We have a long relationship with FlyNYON through years of leasing helicopters. Meridian takes great pride in the fact that FlyNYON selected us to provide this beautiful Bell 206L4. Our goal with this aircraft was to deliver a turnkey solution — a lightweight VIP aircraft equipped with very specific equipment and options. We strived to deliver a like-new aircraft that exceeded expectations.”
Pat Day, CEO at FlyNYON, added: “We are very excited to be taking delivery of this beautiful 206L4. With its arrival, our fleet grows to seven helicopters, which will help to meet the 2025 demand of our loyal customers.”
This press release was prepared and distributed by Meridian Helicopters.
