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The new aircraft was finished in Hawaii by Straube’s Aircraft Services, Rotor Wing Hawaii and Pacific Avionics to assemble, paint and install equipment.

Special to West Hawaii Today


Paradise Helicopters kicked off the arrival of its state-of-the-art Bell 407 helicopter with a celebration April 29 at Kona International Airport. The Bell 407 was based on the Bell 206 line of aircraft which has proven itself in the military and commercial marketplace.

Locally owned and operated, Paradise Helicopters has provided helicopter service from transportation to firefighting throughout the state.

The new aircraft was finished in Hawaii by Straube’s Aircraft Services, Rotor Wing Hawaii and Pacific Avionics to assemble, paint and install equipment.