Heli Operations

HeliOperations is a UK helicopter operations and training company. The company is a trading name of Developing Assets (UK) Ltd. It has its own heliport at Portland, Dorset. It also has facilities at Somerton and Culdrose. The company says it has grown quickly across these three UK locations.

Its services cover executive, commercial, maritime, search and rescue, military and superyacht operations. The company says it works with superyacht owners and charter companies on their aviation needs. It also says it adds safety and compliance to every part of its operations.

HeliOperations trains aircrew and groundcrew. Live flying training is held at Portland, and synthetic training is held at a simulator facility at Culdrose. The company delivers night vision imaging system training on the AW139 under UK CAA approval. It also gives search and rescue training to crews.

The company is an approved UK MOD training provider. Its operations work under EASA Part NCC and EASA Part NCO. The site says it holds the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations at Level 2. It is also an IBAC International Support Services Affiliate.

The company also supplies equipment, regulatory support and operational management. The site says these services are offered to governments, major operators and private individuals. In the news, the company reports its first military deck landing at Portland. It also reports a revised Royal Navy Fleet Helicopter Support Unit contract.

The company launched Drone Certification Agency, a sister company for testing and certifying unmanned aircraft systems. The site has a contact hub for general enquiries, aircraft forms, helideck operations, training and recruitment. The Portland phone number is +44 1305 701702.