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    DHL Chooses Helimotion to Provide Air Delivery to Downtown Chicago from O'Hare Airport

    May 5, 2015
    The new helicopter service can transport up to 650 pounds of letters and packages.

    Chicago, IL, May 5, 2015. Urgent DHL express packages and documents can now soar over Chicago traffic, thanks to a unique service launched by DHL Express, in partnership with Helimotion.

    Financial and legal firms in Chicago can now receive international materials via Helimotion Helicopters. Flying an urgent package over the morning commute can save hours – bypassing Chicago’s notorious traffic gridlock.

    International shipments destined for Chicago enter the U.S. for processing at the DHL Americas Hub in Cincinnati before connecting to a flight bound for the Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Shipments are then separated, loaded into the DHL helicopter operated by Helimotion and transported to the new Vertiport Chicago in the Illinois Medical District. From there, a DHL courier meets the helicopter and provides the final mile delivery.

    Chuck Surack, President and CEO of Indiana Helicopters said. "We are excited to partner with DHL to provide this much-needed service to the city of Chicago. Using our fast and reliable helicopters and the new downtown Vertiport facility will help ensure that DHL customers receive the absolute fastest shipping options possible."

    The new helicopter service can transport up to 650 pounds of letters and packages.

    About Helimotion

    Helimotion was founded in 2003 and specializes in aerial film production services and executive charters in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. Helimotion was purchased in 2014 by Fort Wayne, Indiana based entrepreneur and life-long aviation enthusiast Chuck Surack. He is the Founder and President of Sweetwater, the No. 1 retailer of music instruments and pro audio gear in the U.S.  He is also President and CEO of Indiana Helicopters, Sweet Aviation and Corporate Aviation Insurance Group. For more information, visit www.helimotion.com or contact Michael Franck at [email protected].