Cutting Edge Helicopters

Cutting Edge Helicopters is a helicopter operator in Northern Ireland offering sightseeing tours, charter flights, pilot training and trial lessons. According to its about page, it was set up in 2008 by Jason Porter as a small pilot training organisation at the City of Derry Airport and has grown into what it calls the largest commercial helicopter operator in Northern Ireland, managing a fleet of eight helicopters across three bases.

Services

• Sightseeing tours seven days a week, from 120 pounds, including the Giant's Causeway, Mussenden Temple, the Wild Atlantic Way, Lower and Upper Lough Erne and a Game of Thrones themed tour
• Charter flights for individuals and organisations, and flying for events such as weddings and birthdays
• Pilot training and trial lessons; the company states it is approved for commercial pilot training and several type ratings
• Helicopter maintenance, approved as a facility in 2021 according to the about page
• Gift cards sold online

Fleet

The fleet page lists the Robinson R22 (training, trial lessons and self-fly hire), the Robinson R44 Raven I and II (training and commercial transport), the Airbus AS350 B2 and the Airbus EC130 B4 and T2, both used for commercial transport.

Company facts

• Founded: 2008
• Bases: City of Derry Airport, Enniskillen Airport and, according to the about page, Kerry Airport
• The company says it holds the only Air Operator's Certificate for helicopter charter and sightseeing in Northern Ireland
• Clients named on the site include BBC, UTV, Rivers Agency NI, Derry City Council and Radisson Hotels

Contact

Phone: +44 (0)28 7181 2555
Locations: City of Derry Airport, Airfield Road, Eglinton, Derry BT47 3PZ; Enniskillen Airport, Trory, Ballinamallard, Enniskillen BT94 2FP