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Our Aircraft - Tour Fleet

Papillon proudly operates a superior fleet of the most sophisticated and technologically-advanced touring aircraft for tours to the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, and beyond. We operate three different types of helicopter: the Airbus H130 Ecostar, the Airbus A-Star, and the Bell Helicopter 206 - each offering unique features to provide a truly luxurious aerial sightseeing experience. Our airplanes are designed for ultimate comfort during travel from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon or Page, Arizona. Whether you're flying in a DeHavilland Vistaliner Twin Otter or a Cessna Caravan, our premier aircraft will ensure that your once-in-a-lifetime air tour experience will be truly memorable!

Learn more about our top-of-the-line aircraft fleet before you book your Grand Canyon tour from Las Vegas:

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Airbus H130 “Ecostar”

Capacity: 6-7 passengers + Pilot

Special Features:

  • Stadium raised seating
  • Digital Audio Narration
  • 3-Bladed Rotor System
  • Air-Conditioned Comfort
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Airbus “A-Star” Helicopter

Capacity: 6 passengers + Pilot

Special Features:

  • All Forward Facing Seats
  • Digital Audio Narration
  • 3-Bladed Rotor System
  • Air-Conditioned Comfort
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Bell Helicopter 206

Capacity: 6 passengers + Pilot

Special Features:

  • Low Skids for Entry/Exit
  • Digital Audio Narration
  • Patented Vista View Windows for exceptional picture-taking
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Cessna Caravan

Capacity: 9 passengers + Pilot

Special Features:

  • Climate-controlled with heating and air-conditioning
  • Tour Narration in 16 Languages
  • Seatbelt extender available
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DeHavilland Vistaliner Twin Otter

Capacity: 17 passengers + 2 Pilots

Special Features:

  • Digital Sound System
  • Patented Vista View Windows for exceptional picture-taking
  • Tour Narration in 16 Languages
  • Seatbelt extender available

FAQs About Our Aircraft:

You may request a window seat for your child on an airplane tour; however, children are not permitted to sit by the door or emergency exit. On helicopter tours, children can sit in the middle front seat.

For helicopter tours, your party can request 1-3 front seats depending on the aircraft type. For airplane tours aboard a Twin Otter, there are 14 window seats that you can request. The Cessna Caravan airplane only has one seat per row, so all seats are window seats.

You are welcome to request as many window seats as your party desires, but be advised that we cannot guarantee seat placement until all passengers have been weighed and the balance of the aircraft has been determined.

We cannot guarantee any passenger a specific seat due to safety regulations. All passengers are welcome to request a front or window seat, but weight distribution is vital to the balance of the aircraft, and all passengers will be weighed before their flight to determine the best seating arrangement.