A family business (from left): David Chevalier, CEO; his wife, Patricia Chevalier, President; and her brother, David Griffin, COO

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Awards & Recognitions


The Local Favorite

Blue Hawaiian is extremely proud to be the local favorite among Hawaii’s residents.   • For five years running, 2007 through 2011, Blue has been voted Maui’s Best Air Activity by readers"… read more

National Geographic - The Ten Best of Everything

Excerpt from the National Geographic book 'The Ten Best of Everything':  “Flying with Blue Hawaiian is the most exciting way to see Hawaii. Dave and Patti Chevalier came to Maui from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dave, a former scout pilot, found work flying tours for South Sea"… read more

Tour Operators Program of Safety

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters was the first company in the United States to be certified under the Tour Operators Program of Safety (TOPS). TOPS history: In 1993, the need for safety programs specifically geared for the air tour industry became evident. Although helicopter tour"… read more

Frommer's Travel Guides

Blue Hawaiian as been honored since 1996 to receive the coveted  "Recommended" rating from Frommer's Hawaii. The current endorsement from the Frommer's Hawaii guide reads: "Blue Hawaiian is the Cadillac of helicopter tour companies."  Frommer's Travel"… read more

Travel Channel

Television's top travel authority, The Travel Channel, recently took it upon itself to go around the world to determine the Top Ten World's Best in helicopter experiences. Here are the final ten, the very best of the best in the incomparable world of aerial touring: Blue Hawaiian"… read more

FAA Awards

Every year since 1998, the Federal Aviation Administration has honored Blue Hawaiian Helicopters maintenance department with its Certificate of Excellence - "Diamond Award." No other helicopter tour company in Hawaii has ever received this award. Blue Hawaiian was honored"… read more

Platinum Program of Safety

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters was the first  helicopter tour company to receive certification in the Platinum Program of Safety through the Helicopter Association International The objective of the Platinum Program of Safety is to bring about a positive change in the safety"… read more

International Star Diamond Award and Green Star Diamond Award

  Blue Hawaiian was awarded the 'Green Star Diamond Award' from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in recognition of hospitality companies which also demonstrate extraordinary dedication to environmental responsibility. Blue Hawaiian was honored for its"… read more