Sloane Helicopters

Sloane Helicopters | Helicopter Sales, Engineering, Flight Operations

Core Services & Expertise

Sloane Helicopters is the UK and Ireland’s premier helicopter operator and service provider established in 1971 with over 54 years of helicopter operations, sales, and support expertise. The company holds the exclusive position as Sole UK and Ireland Distributor for Agusta for 30+ years and UK Robinson Helicopter Dealer for 49 years.

Core services include new and pre-owned helicopter sales with customer financing and lease structuring; comprehensive helicopter engineering and maintenance across routine servicing and major modifications; helicopter flight operations including Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) air ambulance operations; helicopter flight training programs covering Private Pilot License (PPL-H), Commercial Pilot License (CPL-H), Instrument Rating (IR-H), Flight Instructor qualifications, and type rating certifications.

The company operates 51-200 employees with 75 associated LinkedIn members distributed across multiple UK and Ireland locations. Sloane maintains sustained private ownership under founder and Chairman David George since inception, ensuring continuity of company culture and operational standards.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Sloane Helicopters operates from multiple strategic locations across the UK and Ireland providing helicopter services to regional and national markets. Primary headquarters is located at Sywell Aerodrome, Northampton with additional operational bases at Northolt and Enniskillen.

This multi-base infrastructure provides geographic coverage across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland enabling efficient aircraft deployment and customer service coordination. Air ambulance operations span four distinct services: WNAA, DLRAA, TCAA, and AANI.

Geographic positioning in Northamptonshire provides access to central England aviation markets with rapid deployment capability to customer locations throughout UK and Ireland airspace.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Sloane Helicopters was established in 1971 documenting over five decades of helicopter operations and engineering excellence. The company maintains manufacturer partnerships with Leonardo Helicopters and Robinson Helicopter Company.

Leonardo partnership includes early delivery positions available for AW109SP GrandNew, AW109 Trekker, and AW169 helicopter models. Robinson partnership encompasses full range dealer status covering R22 Beta II, R44 Raven I, R44 Raven II, and R66 Turbine models.

The company reports air ambulance availability rates exceeding 99% demonstrating operational reliability and service commitment. Engineering expertise spans 49 years as Robinson Service Centre and 30 years as Leonardo Service Centre documentation.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Clients selecting Sloane Helicopters benefit from:

• 54+ years of helicopter operations expertise providing proven technical knowledge and operational reliability
• Sole UK and Ireland Distributor status for Leonardo (Agusta) helicopters ensuring direct manufacturer support and early delivery access
• 49-year Robinson Helicopter dealer partnership providing comprehensive support for complete Robinson aircraft range
• Comprehensive helicopter sales expertise with over 100 new Leonardo helicopters delivered to customers
• Full-lifecycle sales support including aircraft selection, financing, insurance, leasing, and residual value maximization
• New and pre-owned helicopter purchase options with flexible acquisition structures
• Helicopter maintenance capabilities spanning routine servicing through major modifications and repairs
• Dedicated engineering solutions with extended maintenance programs, field support, and fixed-cost packages

Quick Facts

• Founded: 1971
• Headquarters: Sywell Aerodrome, Northampton, Northamptonshire
• Additional Bases: Northolt, Enniskillen
• Team Size: 51-200 employees
• LinkedIn Community: 75 associated members
• Founder/Chairman: David George (retained private ownership)
• Leonardo Distributor Since: 1994 (30+ years)
• Robinson Dealer Since: 1975 (49 years)
• Leonardo Aircraft Portfolio: AW169, AW119 Kx, AW139, AW109SP GrandNew, AW109 Trekker, AW09
• Robinson Aircraft Portfolio: R22 Beta II, R44 Raven I, R44 Raven II, R44 Cadet, R66 Turbine

Contact Details

Address: St Angelo, Airport, Trory, Enniskillen BT94 2FP, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1604 790595
Email: info@sloanehelicopters.com
Website: www.sloanehelicopters.com

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