Castle Air

Castle Air – Rotary Aviation Specialists for Over 40 Years

Core Services & Expertise

Castle Air provides comprehensive rotary aviation services including sales and leasing, engineering, helicopter charter, pilot training, and parts sourcing across UK and Europe. Founded in 1979 by Cornwall-based Royal Navy pilots Jerry Grayson and Keith Thompson with Roy Flood, this leading UK helicopter services provider operates from 7 bases.

Additional support includes in-country support, air ambulance support (rapid medical transport with state-of-the-art equipment), utility support (aerial survey, cargo lifting, external load operations), VIP management support, and super yacht helicopter support (bespoke solutions for luxury yachts). Current fleet includes 30+ AW109 aircraft under management plus AW139 helicopters.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Castle Air operates from 7 bases strategically located across UK: Biggin Hill Airport Kent (Diamond House, Hangar 525, Churchill Way, TN16 3BN), Liskeard Cornwall, Gloucester, Scotland, and Lincoln. Each location provides easy access to major UK cities and regions. The company serves UK and European markets with comprehensive rotary aviation solutions.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Castle Air’s 40+ year history began in 1979 when Cornwall-based Royal Navy pilots Jerry Grayson and Keith Thompson partnered with Roy Flood to start local helicopter charter business.

Castle Air has approvals, trained staff, and quality management systems to manage and maintain aircraft to highest standards. The company’s 100,000+ hours flown and breadth/depth of experience demonstrate sustained operational excellence. With 30+ AW109s under management, Castle Air is major Leonardo helicopter operator in UK.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Sales & Leasing:

• Comprehensive services for informed decisions
• Ideal helicopter selection for specific requirements
• Current inventory: AW109, AW139, Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
• Multiple locations: Biggin Hill, Liskeard Cornwall

Engineering Services:

• Professional efficient MRO
• Safety and reliability focus
• Experienced engineers and technicians
• Quality management systems

Helicopter Charter:

• Bespoke travel solutions
• Luxury helicopter fleet
• Private air travel flexibility and convenience
• Efficient operations

Academy & Training:

• Expert helicopter pilot training
• Ground school instruction
• UK’s largest pilot training school (post-2016 Bristow Academy acquisition)
• Skills and knowledge for confident safe flying

Parts & Sourcing:

• Genuine helicopter parts and components
• Expert support
• Rapid delivery
• Quality assurance with reliable procurement

Castle Air’s 40+ years experience since 1979 founding by Royal Navy pilots demonstrates sustained operational excellence and safety culture. Military aviation background provides discipline, training standards, and safety focus transferable to civilian operations.

Castle Air’s growth from Cornwall charter startup to 150+ employees across 7 UK bases with London Biggin Hill headquarters demonstrates successful business model and market demand for premium helicopter services.

Quick Facts:

• Founded: 1979 (40+ years)
• Bases: 7 UK locations (Biggin Hill, Liskeard, Gloucester, Scotland, Lincoln)
• Staff: 150+
• Hours Flown: 100,000+
• Fleet: 30+ AW109 under management, AW139, Bell 505
• Training: UK’s largest pilot training school

Contact Details

Address: Diamond House, Hangar 525, Churchill Way, Westerham TN16 3BN, UK
Phone: +44 1503 240543
Email: info@castleair.co.uk
Website: www.castleair.co.uk

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