Ascent readies chopper ridesAscent Asia co-founders Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff and Darren T'ng. Ascent Asia announced it will soon launch its helicopter ride-hailing service in Thailand with flights in Bangkok, Chon Buri, Rayong, Hua Hin and Pattaya, with flights starting at 8,000 baht per seat. Ascent Asia, based in Singapore, is on a trial run in Thailand, after having already been operating for over a year in the operations in the Philippines with flights in Manila and surrounding cities. "Being able to sell rides based on a ride share system allows you to purchase very affordably," said Darren T'ng, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Ascent. "Urban air mobility has been a growing trend in the last few years especially with Ascent in Asia.

Source: Bangkok Post July 06, 2020 23:48 UTC