Rainbow Helicopters CEO delivers keynote at WomenVenture 2023.
JUL • 2023
WomenVenture 2023 Keynote
Rainbow Helicopters CEO Nicole Battjes took center stage as the keynote speaker at this year’s WomenVenture, a prestigious event dedicated to inspiring and empowering young girls and women to pursue careers in aviation. Speaking to an audience of aspiring pilots, industry professionals, and aviation enthusiasts, Nicole shared her personal journey of resilience, determination, and leadership in an industry historically dominated by men.
In this powerful keynote, Nicole opens up about the challenges she faced—from breaking barriers in a male-dominated field to overcoming major business and financial hurdles. She also reflects on one of the most defining moments of her career: being appointed Chair of the world’s largest trade association for vertical aviation—just two weeks after giving birth to her second son. Her story serves as a testament that women can excel as leaders, entrepreneurs, and mothers without having to compromise their ambitions.
Watch her inspiring interview with WBAY News in this video.
Oahu helicopter tours
Royal Crown of Oahu
60 minute Oahu helicopter tour from Honolulu. Experience Oahu’s South Shore, North Shore, Windward Coast, Ko’olau Mountains, Sacred Falls, Pearl Harbor and more. This signature Oahu helicopter ride reveals the island's iconic landmarks and attractions on an unforgettable Hawaii helicopter adventure.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Isle Sights Unseen
45 minute Oahu helicopter tour from Honolulu. Fly the windward side of Oahu most visitors never see. Experience Sacred Falls, Lanikai Beach, Kaʻaʻawa Valley, and Makapuʻu’s dramatic coastline from above. One of the most requested open-air doors-off helicopter tours on Oahu.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Path to Pali Passage
30 minute Oahu helicopter tour from Honolulu. Fly over Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, and deep into the Nu'uanu Pali cliffs. A dramatic Honolulu helicopter tour with inland route through Oahu's lush Ko'olau Mountains.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Waikiki Sunset
50 minute Waikiki sunset helicopter tour from Honolulu. Enjoy a world-class twilight flight as your helicopter tours over the Waikiki skyline, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and more. Get a front row seat to see gorgeous hues of pink, orange, red, and yellow against the expansive skyline.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
City by the Sea
20 minute Pearl Harbor helicopter tour from Honolulu. Fly over Pearl Harbor, downtown Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and Punchbowl Crater with panoramic aerial views of Oahu’s iconic coastline and historic landmarks.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Romantic Proposal Flight
30 to 60 minute Oahu private helicopter proposal charter. See Oahu's most breathtaking scenery — Sacred Falls, the North Shore, and Hawaii's legendary coastlines. Available in 30, 45, and 60-minute charters. Add the 'Marry Me' banner flyover upgrade at checkout.
Departure: Oahu, Honolulu
Hawaii Island helicopter tours
Kohala Coast Volcanoes Waterfalls
90 minute Big Island helicopter tour from Kona. Experience an epic Kohala Coast helicopter tour featuring Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea and Hualālai volcanoes as well as the Big Island’s most dramatic waterfalls.
Departure: Hawaii Island, Kona
Kilauea Volcano Eruption
1 hour 45 minute helicopter tour from Kona. Fly over Kīlauea Volcano and witness the current state of the eruption — lava fields, craters, and volcanic landscapes from above.
Departure: Hawaii Island, Kona
Kona Coast Hualalai Volcano
60-minute Big Island helicopter tour from Kona. Explore dramatic volcanic coastline, tropical reefs, and ancient lava flows. Fly above Hualalai Volcano, Kaloko Fish Ponds, and the famous Kona Coffee farms. Doors-off included on this Kona helicopter tour.
Departure: Hawaii Island, Kona
New: Big Island Full Circle Expedition
2 hours 30 minutes Big Island helicopter tour from Kona. Experience the entire Island of Hawaiʻi by helicopter with 5 volcanoes, both coastlines, lush waterfalls and the majestic valleys of Kohala in a single flight. Expedition includes a 30 minute mid-adventure landing.
Departure: Hawaii Island, Kona
Luxury Picnic Volcanoes & Waterfalls
2 hour 30 minute Big Island private helicopter charter from Kona featuring a scenic landing and gourmet chef-catered picnic. Enjoy pilot-narrated flightseeing over Mauna Loa Volcano, Waipiʻo Valley, and Kohala waterfalls.
Departure: Hawaii Island, Kona
Coastal Sights Unseen
45 minute Big Island helicopter tour from Kona. Discover a unique side of Hawaii Island with Hualalai Volcano, Magic Sands Beach, Kaloko Fish Ponds, Kailua Bay, Alii Drive and the famous Kona Coffee farms from above.
Departure: Hawaii Island, Kona
Romantic Kona Coffee & Landing
1 hour 5 minute private Kona helicopter charter featuring a scenic coffee farm landing with a Kona coffee tasting. Enjoy a private, romantic experience with pilot-narrated flightseeing along the Kona Coast, including Kailua Bay, Hualālai Volcano, and the secluded shoreline of Kīholo Bay.
Departure: Hawaii Island, Kona
Kona Coast Scenic
30 minute Big Island helicopter tour from Kona. Experience Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve, coral reefs, and the spectacular Kona coastline on one unforgettable scenic flight.
Departure: Hawaii Island, Kona
