2025 Dates to be Confirmed

Glastonbury is undoubtedly the most popular music festival in the UK, with the most famous artists performing.

Expect a truly immersive and unforgettable experience at next year’s Glastonbury Festival. The 2024 Glastonbury Festival saw crowds go wild across the stages. The Pyramid Stage featured electrifying performances from headliners Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Shania Twain. While The Other Stage showcased amazing acts like Avril Lavigne and Paloma Faith, along with many other incredibly talented contemporary musicians.

There is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply looking to discover new music, Glastonbury promises to be a week-long celebration of art and culture that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

At GB Helicopters, we recognise that many of our clients attend, ditching the traditional tent in favour of one of the many incredible glamping options.

So why not start your ultimate Glastonbury experience with a helicopter charter?

Fly over the notorious queues, avoiding delays in one of our luxurious aircraft. Hiring a helicopter to Glastonbury is the fastest and most efficient way to arrive for a VIP entrance.

Luxury Helicopter Charters

At GB Helicopters, we provide our clients with private helicopter hire to Glastonbury annually. When you book your charter, we will arrange private transfers so you can arrive at your luxurious VIP camp in ultimate style.

Hire a helicopter to Glastonbury from anywhere in the UK. Depart from your home, workplace or nearest airfield.

Charter a helicopter from Manchester in as little as 1 hour and 15 minutes rather than the typical 4 hours drive. Escaping the endless diversions and allowing you to spend more time at the festival.

Speak with a member of our expert operations team to book your helicopter charter to Glastonbury. Complete the form below or call us on 0800 030 4105.

Bespoke helicopter hire

With event helicopter hire fly to sporting occasions including Wimbledon, The Open, and The Cheltenham Festival.

In addition to providing private helicopter hire to Glastonbury, we work alongside the events traffic control. Communicating with ground traffic controllers we conduct aerial traffic management.

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17th – 21st June 2025 (dates subject to change)

The excitement will continue at Royal Ascot next year. Over five days the popular royal meeting is not one to be missed. Start your journey to Royal Ascot in the most luxurious way possible with a helicopter charter

Watch some of the world’s most prestigious racehorses and admire the spectacular fashion at 2025’s Royal Ascot. Opening with three prestigious Group 1 contests on the 17th June – The Queen Anne Stakes, King Charles III Stakes and St James’s Palace Stakes, it is a must-see event for all.

Providing door-to-door service, we can arrange to meet you at a location most suitable for you, whether it is a private estate, office, or a luxury resort. We can arrange to collect you directly from the hotel grounds.

With a designated heliport at Ascot Racecourse, a helicopter charter to Royal Ascot removes any unnecessary pressures, ensuring a seamless and stress-free journey.

Bespoke & VIP Service

Impress prospective clients and make a statement with your friends and family when you attend Royal Ascot in one of our luxurious aircraft.  

Travel from any location in the UK.  Travelling with a large group? Our specialist operations team can arrange numerous aircraft to allow you and your party to travel together.

Select from our fleet of twin-engine helicopters. Arrive in style in our classic AS355 aircraft, renowned for its unmatched efficiency, high levels of safety and luxury. The AS355 is a premium choice for refined charter flights ideal to attend Royal Ascot.

Experience a smooth elegant flight when chartering our H155. Seating up to six passengers you can fly to Ascot in supreme luxury. Arrive as a true VIP when you hire this helicopter. 

With travel times of up to 70 minutes from Manchester, and as little as 10 minutes from London. Travelling to Ascot couldn’t be made any easier with a helicopter charter.

At GB Helicopters we tailor each quotation based on each individual requirement. Contact a member of our operations team today by phone, email or you can complete the form below to book your charter to Royal Ascot. 

Helicopter Charters to Royal Ascot

At GB Helicopters we provide private charters to many events such as The Cheltenham Festival, The British Grand Prix, and Glastonbury. Take a look at our Social and Sporting Calendar for more popular events to attend by helicopter.

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For an unforgettable experience, arrive at the Goodwood Festival of Speed by helicopter.

For four spectacular days, Goodwood presents the ultimate summer garden party – Festival of Speed. Bringing together the best in motorsport, featuring a variety of historic, and contemporary racing vehicles including Formula One cars, sports cars, and motorcycles.

Arriving by helicopter can alleviate some of the pressures that go with driving and the frustration of travel delays. Not only does a helicopter charter allow you to bypass the traffic and crowds, but it will also save you time. Allowing you to spend more time enjoying the festival and all it has to offer.

The world’s top motorsports celebration kicks off on Full Throttle Thursday, July 11. Starting with a spectacular fireworks display in front of Goodwood House before you marvel at the rarest cars on display.

 On Friday 12th July, witness the competition as the weekend’s first timed runs commence. Saturday 13^th July showcases the biggest stars and off-road action. The pinnacle of Goodwood Festival of Speed is on Sunday 14th July. Watch legendary cars and drivers compete for glory in the Shootout.

Effortless Travel

Whether you hold tickets for one day or all four! Elevate your travel experience to Goodwood Festival of Speed with a helicopter charter. At GB Helicopters we are well-appointed with the travel logistics when attending this illustrious summertime event. Arrive at the heart of the action with Goodwood heliport located close to the circuit, providing you with efficient and direct access to the action.

Our experienced Operations Team can create your bespoke helicopter charter tailored to you. Call us on 0800 030 4105, email us directly at ops@gbhelicopters.com or you can complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.

Goodwood Festival of Speed Helicopter Charters

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11th – 14th March 2025

Get ready, as the countdown for 2025’s Cheltenham Festival has already started!

Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend once again proved themselves to be legends at The Cheltenham Festival 2024, creating unforgettable memories amidst the exhilarating races.

Hire a helicopter to one of the most illustrious horse racing events of the year! The Cheltenham Festival is the perfect event to arrive by helicopter. Taking place at Cheltenham Racecourse with four days of extraordinary horse racing. Arrive in style and witness the magnificent sound of pounding hooves and the thunderous ‘Cheltenham roar’.

Start the celebrations with a helicopter to Cheltenham for the opening of Champion’s Day on Tuesday 11th of March 2025. Add a splash of colour when you attend Day 2 of the festival, where spectators combine horse racing with glamour and fashion. The legendary best-dressed competition takes place on Style Wednesday, famously known as Ladies’ Day the 12th of March celebrating all things fashion.

In addition to an exhilarating racing day, For St Patrick’s Thursday charter a helicopter and expect one of the greatest atmospheres. You will find live music spread all around the festival for a typically Irish affair. Then last but not least, Friday 14th of March is the most iconic trophy in horse racing. Gold Cup Day is the pinnacle of jump racing and is definitely one not to be missed.

Whether you attend one, two or all four days, attend 2025’s Cheltenham Festival in ultimate style.

Hire a Helicopter

Enjoy the most prestigious horse racing events and arrive in your own private helicopter. Hiring a helicopter to Cheltenham allows you to avoid travel delays.

Arrive refreshed for a thrilling day at the races.

Choose from our extensive fleet of twin-engine aircraft, seating from five to six passengers for helicopter transfers to Cheltenham. Choose from one of our classic AS355 helicopters or travel in superior comfort with our AW109 or B249 aircraft.

Book your helicopter charter today! Speak with a member of our operations team at 0800 030 4105 to discuss our charter services or complete our enquiries form below and a member of our team will shortly be in touch.

Cheltenham Festival Helicopter Charters

GB Helicopters provide private helicopter charters for numerous events, like Royal Ascot, Silverstone and Glastonbury. Check out our Social & Sporting Calendar for all major events that perfectly pair with a helicopter charter.

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At GB Helicopters we have a rich history of providing exclusive travel solutions for field sports. Our team are familiar with the typical day practices of a shoot and maintain extensive experience taking clients to shoot locations and lodges throughout the UK.

Within the UK, the shooting season is carefully regulated to allow populations to flourish, breed and move around areas to feed and overwinter. The game shooting seasons differ across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.  Take a look at the most popular game shooting seasons below for a helicopter hire.

THE GLORIOUS TWELFTH

The glorious twelfth is the twelfth day of August. The grouse shooting season commences and elite teams travel to Scotland and the North of England in pursuit of this spectacular sport. The 12^th of August becomes one of the busiest days in the game shooting season.

Grouse

England, Scotland, Wales

12^th August – 10^th December

Northern Ireland

12^th August – 30^th November

EXHILARATING PARTRIDGE SHOOTS

Taking place throughout the UK, partridge shooting has been a popular field sport since the 17^th Century. The UK is a paradise for partridge shooting from the idyllic terrain to the impressive countryside both offer a haven for partridges.

Partridge

England, Scotland, Wales

1^st September – 1^st February

Northern Ireland

1^st October – 31^st  January

PHEASANT SHOOTS TRADITION AT ITS FINEST

The crisp autumn air and the changing of leaves, remind every shooting enthusiast it’s time for a pheasant shoot. Pheasant shooting is often seen as a classic British countryside fieldsport with many fantastic shoot locations throughout the UK. To get through all the UK’s exhilirating pheasant shoots can be a lengthy mission, reduce the time it takes to get to them when you hire a helicopter.

Pheasant

England, Scotland, Wales

1^st October – February 1^st

Northern Ireland

1^st October – 1^st January

 SPEND LESS TIME TRAVELLING

Our exclusive twin-engine fleet will complement your day’s shoot. Reduce the travel time and difficulty of arriving at country estates and lodges across the country when hiring a helicopter for your field sports activities.

At GB Helicopters we hold strong relationships with game shooting venues, throughout the UK which helps to maintain landing permissions.

Hiring a helicopter for your next shoot will allow you to spend less time travelling and more time on the terrain.

Speak with our expert operations team today, remember to tell us if you would like to bring your Gun Dog with you.

Game Shooting Helicopter Charters

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14th – 21st July 2024

Royal Troon, located on Scotland’s west coast, will host The Open Championships. The 152nd Open will be the 10th time this prestigious Links golf course has hosted the tournament. Make the most of your VIP experience when attending The Open by chartering a helicopter to the prestigious event.

The Open Championship takes place on the 14^th – 21^st of July 2024.

Founded in 1878 as a five-hole golf course and later extended to 12 and 18 holes by 1884. The course received its royal patronage in 1978, and since then, the Royal Troon Golf Club is the only club in the UK that has been granted the Royal status during the long reign of the late majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

HELICOPTER CHARTERS TO Royal Troon

Why settle for everyday transportation when you can take to the sky and arrive at the British Open Championships in style? Charter a helicopter and soar above the crowds to make a grand entrance. Make the historic golf tournament even more memorable with a swift arrival and departure when you charter a helicopter.

Boasting a fleet of twin-engine aircraft based throughout the country. There is no simpler way to travel to the Royal Troon Golf Club. Travel in ultimate luxury in our H155, seating 6 VIP passengers.

Speak with our expert operations team for your bespoke helicopter quotation and arrive at Royal Troon in style.

Complete the form below or call us on 0800 030 4105.

Helicopter Hire to The Open Championships

GB Helicopters provide helicopter charter services to events taking place throughout the year, from the Cheltenham Festival to the F1 British Grand Prix and Glastonbury Festival.

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The Grand National first took place in 1839 and is still one of the most famous chases in the world. Taking place in the vibrant and iconic city of Liverpool, the Grand National attracts spectators from across the world to witness horses make history.

Fast-paced action, spectacular fashion, and nonstop entertainment are all promised at the famous race at Aintree Racecourse.

3rd – 5th April 2025

Spread across three days, starting with the Opening Day on Thursday 3^rd April welcoming you back to the racecourse for some extraordinary racing. The legendary Ladies’ Day is on Friday 4^th April, when style and fashion are highlighted. Leading us to the main event, the iconic Grand National Day is on Saturday 5^th April.

What better way is there to travel to Aintree than by helicopter?

Charter a helicopter to The Grand National

Those visiting the glamourous Grand National are encouraged to arrive in style. Hiring a helicopter to The Grand National will guarantee that you make an extravagant entrance. For a spectacular day at Aintree Racecourse, choose from our beautifully crafted fleet of aircraft.

Escape the inevitable traffic driving into Liverpool as you fly above in one of our luxury helicopters.

Hiring a helicopter to The Grand National is highly time efficient.  Fly to the races in our H155 from London in 60 minutes. You can fly to Aintree in as little as 20 minutes from Leeds in our Bell 429. In addition, our classic AS355 can get you from London to Aintree in 80 minutes and from Manchester to Aintree in a mere 10 minutes.

Depart from a location ideal to you such as your home, office or your closest airfield. Contact our operations team today to charter a helicopter to Aintree Racecourse.

Call us on 0800 030 4105 or complete the enquiries form below.

Helicopter Charters to The Grand National

GB Helicopters provide helicopter charter services to events across the year from Royal Ascot to the F1 British Grand Prix and Glastonbury.

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There is a lot to look forward to throughout 2024. The social and sporting calendar is filled with everything from the most prestigious sporting events like Wimbledon and the races at Royal Ascot to the FA Cup Final at Wembley. Not forgetting the UK’s incredible festival season starting with Download Festival and Glastonbury.

Each year, we regularly fly guests to social and sporting events. For 2024, we have carefully highlighted a selection of events that would seamlessly complement a private helicopter charter.

There are no limits to where we will take you, so don’t worry if the event you are attending is not listed above. Complete the enquires form below and a member of our operations team will be in contact with you shortly.

Event Helicopter Charter Quote

We provide trips for all occasions such as Business and Leisure, Shooting Charters, and if you are travelling further take a look at our Bespoke Private Jet Charter service.

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Eshott Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 9EN

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Located in glorious shooting and fishing country, yet only a mile from the A1, Northumberland’s Eshott Hall provides an ideal bolthole for the field sports fan.

With 24 comfortable bedrooms to sink into, Eshott has long provided a much-loved home-from-home for country pursuits enthusiasts. There’s always an enviable selection of local produce on the menu from the double AA rosetted restaurant, plus an eclectic wine list and welcoming lounge bar. Shooting parties are well catered for with two dining rooms, complete with log fires, allowing guests to breakfast and dine together in plus fours and in privacy. Secure gun storage is available.

Dogs are truly welcomed and fussed over at Eshott. With dog-friendly bedrooms, breakfast-time sausages, and secluded woodlands to roam, Eshott also scores highly with our canine guests.

Eshott Hall is available for group bookings and can also be hired exclusively. We’d be delighted to negotiate a rate for exclusive use on a full board or B&B basis if you have at least 10 guns in your syndicate. 

If arriving by air, Eshott Hall is located just 5 minutes from Eshott Airfield where a number of helicopters may be landed and parked overnight.

Helicopters to Eshott Hall

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When chartering helicopters, we know you may feel uneasy when you’re unsure what you’re asking for. To help get you started we have answered some of the most frequently asked helicopter charter questions.

If your question is not listed above, contact our expert operations team today! Call us at 0800 030 4105 or email our operations team at ops@gbhelicopters.com.

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Helicopter Charters

Last year saw a rise in demand for our private travel services, and our calendars for helicopter charters have been as busy as ever. The demand was definitely real over the summer months, we provided the most charters we have ever completed. Events such as Glastonbury and Silverstone’s Formula 1 Grand Prix, broke records with the number of charters arriving and departing.

We are looking forward to this year’s events, as dates are already filling up.

In keeping with private leisure charters. In the early summer months of 2022, we successfully completed a private charter to LEGOLAND Windsor. This opened a door of wonderful opportunities. The LEGOLAND team contacted us after the incredibly successful arrival and departure of the guests, to inquire about future helicopter charters to the attraction.

No matter the requests from our clients, at GB Helicopters we do our utmost best to ensure we can exceed their wishes. So, contact our operations team if you want us to take you on your next holiday, sports or music event. They are the ones who truly make the magic happen.

GB on TV

Aerial Filming

In 2022, we covered an array of aerial filming for both live and pre-recorded entertainment.

Our annual partnerships continued with the likes of the BBC and Dragonfly working on the production of Ambulance series 9 and 10. Working alongside ITV and Raw TV GB Helicopters produced the aerial footage for Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport.

In May, football fanatics saw Manchester City win the UEFA Championships. GB Helicopters were following the victory winners and fans, providing live aerial footage of the parade in Manchester. As part of Her late Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, ABC Studios approached us. We had a journalist onboard the aircraft who was broadcasting live to Good Morning America with aerial views of London.

Channel 4’s Celebrity Hunted returned to our screens after two fallow years. We were provided an aircraft for the former military agents to track the celebrity fugitives. Working again with the BBC and Studio Lambert we were excited to be part of the production of The Traitors starring Carol Winkleman. For this production, we flew over areas of the Scottish Highlands to allow the series to use aerial transitional scenes.

Although I’m a Celebrity returned to Australia last year, our relationship with ITV continued for the production of the People’s Postcode Lottery advert. Seen across December during the I’m a Celebrity ad breaks. GB Helicopters provided the project with a picture ship aircraft in addition to conducting the aerial filming.

Aerial Stunts

One of the most exciting ventures GB Helicopters took last year in regard to aerial filming, was becoming the first in the UK to own a ‘Special Operation Platform’. With the special operations platform, helicopter missions will be easier, safer, and more efficient. Allowing cast members to take a seat outside a helicopter, perfect for performing special forces operations. Both our H125 and AS355 aircraft can be fitted with the platforms.

The platforms made their debut featuring within RTE’s Ultimate Hell Week: The Professionals. The former special force agents completed their grand entrance attached to the platforms preparing to ambush celebrity recruits. This production was exciting to be part of, the use of the platforms had never been done by us before. We saw a gap in the aerial filming market for UK productions which can be revolutionary for both us and productions. Saying goodbye to CJI and special effects for helicopter missions our special operations platform provides for all.

On BBC One, Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars featured the use of our aircraft. We saw Gordon Ramsay appearing nonchalant as he perched on the edge of the aircraft before he plunged out of the helicopter into the bitter Cornish waters performing the aerial stunt as his grand entrance. GB Helicopters performed numerous heli-jumps on TV last year, from Celebrity Hunted, Ultimate Hell Week to The Traitors.

GB Helicopters’ services do not end with private charters and aerial filming; our aerial utility works projects had a variety of tasks.

Aerial Works Projects

In addition to helicopter charters, last year we worked closely with the events management team at Glastonbury. Flying one of our twin-engine aircraft rigged with a camera system, we filmed and transmitted footage to the ground team. The team then analysed the live footage of congestion to decide how and where to divert traffic to ease congestion.

Our aerial works projects didn’t stop there! Over in Wales, we were approached to conduct an aerial thermal survey. Using a high-specification 4-in-1-camera system rigged to our aircraft to conduct the thermal survey. We flew over and around the areas and documented sightings to assess the population of wild boars.

Overall, 2022 was a fantastic year for GB Helicopters, we continued to expand in each sector in which we provide our services for. As demand for our services has increased, GB Helicopters sees no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

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The most exquisite and opulent destinations can be found right here in the British Isles. We sometimes miss the abundance of beautiful destinations and hotels that are on our doorstep, in favour of oversea destinations.

We have selected 5 UK destinations paired with elaborate hotel accommodation choices. To provide some inspiration for your next break away.

The Gleneagles Hotel

Dating back to 1910, The Gleneagles Hotel sits beneath the beautiful Ochil Hills. World-famous in the world of golf. Home to three of the top golf courses in Scotland makes Gleneagles one of the most ultimate golf resorts. Boasting an estate of 850 acres Gleneagles offers a plethora of activities for the whole family to enjoy. The hotel has several restaurants including the country’s only one holding two Michelin Stars. Choose from 232 luxury rooms and 27 sophisticated suites. Each of which adds a sense of exclusivity to this prestigious resort.

Storrs Hall

For those seeking a relaxing retreat directly along the shore of England’s longest lake, Lake Windermere. Expect every luxury comfort an English Country House has to offer on your stay at Storrs Hall. Elegantly surrounded by 17 acres of secluded gardens. Located in both a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 35 deluxe rooms and suites providing a generous choice for all preferences. Choose from one of the six sophisticated glass-walled lakeside rooms or Storrs’ renovated boathouse for an adults-only escape. Enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Windermere, and the romantic ambience.

Carden Park Hotel

Located within 1000 acres of beautiful Cheshire countryside, Carden Park is a four-star luxury hotel. Featuring two championship golf courses and an AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, Carden Park is the perfect representation of the ultimate escape. Have the choice of 197 bedrooms including Luxury and Courtyard suites, for the ultimate memorable stay at Carden Park.

Chewton Glen Hotel

 An extravagant five-star luxury Hotel and Spa is an idyllic escape with a perfect blend of country and coast. The Chewton Glen Hotel bordering the New Forest and only  minutes from the sea. Each of the 72 bedrooms and suites are exquisitely crafted to deliver the best in luxury and relaxation. The combination of impressive antique furnishings and elegant materials creates a sophisticated and modern classic design. Take to the skies and experience the height of luxury in one of the twelve hidden luxury treehouse suites, hidden amongst a secluded wooded valley on the border of the New Forest.

Lucknam Park Hotel

Welcomed with a mile-long avenue of over 400 lime and beech trees guiding you to the gracious Palladian mansion, a refined 18th-century 500-acre estate. Stay in one of 42 luxurious bedrooms, 13 suites and 6 country cottages uniquely designed. Lucknam Park is surrounded by its own classical gardens and paddocks, which house 35 horses. You are sure to have a wonderful time with two outstanding restaurants, one of which is the beautiful Michelin-starred Hywel Jones. Lucknam Park is the perfect family escape with plenty of unique activities from exploring the oldest Walled Garden dating to the 1830s to pony rides, archery and falconry, or a tranquil spa break.

Contact our experienced operations team to arrange a helicopter charter for your next luxury escape. Call us on 0800 030 4105 or enquire using our charter form below to book your travel arrangements for a prestigious breakaway.

Helicopter Charter Enquiry

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Often, some of the biggest delays can come from the smallest complications. And when sourcing a replacement part and arranging its transportation, every minute is costing the business money. When it comes to moving cargo, there is no faster method than by helicopter. With an Operations Team and pilots available 24/7, we can respond to urgent freight charter requests immediately.

In the aviation industry, these flights are called a ‘Go Now’. After receiving a call, aircraft can be airborne within 60-90 minutes. The cargo can be collected from its location or delivered to the aircraft to reduce the transit time even further. Once collected, the helicopter will make its way directly to where it is needed. Our Operations Team will have already secured the most suitable and convenient landing site, as close to the cargo’s destination as possible. In many cases, this will be directly on site.

Just-in-time

Over recent years, just-in-time (JIT) production has become ever more prevalent in variety of industries. It is a methodology that attempts to reduce production times and response times from suppliers to customers. This is achieved by production and deliveries of materials only happening exactly when they are needed. When things are running smoothly it improves efficiency and reduces operational costs, however when things go wrong, there is little to no room to accommodate delays and expenses can spiral. This is how much of the automotive industry operates and we have been called frequently to help deliver critical components to help keep cars rolling off the production line.

AOG

Another industry commonly in need of urgent freight transport is the aviation industry. Commercial airlines have come a long way to become more reliable and making delays much rarer. However, things can still go wrong. Aircraft safety standards are continuously monitored, and inspections are routinely carried out after a certain number of flying hours. These inspections are designed to pick up problems on the ground before the plane takes off with passengers onboard. When a problem is detected and the aircraft cannot depart, it is referred to as Aircraft On Ground or AOG.

Often any issues that are picked up involve faulty electronics or small mechanical parts. These are often fixable simply by swapping out the faulty component. However, if the plane is due to depart on its next flight, and a spare part cannot be located nearby, we get the call to collect and transport the replacement part to where it is needed. Passengers are waiting to get going and some will have connecting flights they cannot miss. Getting that aircraft off the ground safely is priority number one for the airline and for us. So, having a large fleet of reliable AS355 and H125 helicopters ensures we can be ready at a moments notice to carry out an urgent freight charter request.

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Whilst we normally set our sights on places further afield, the British Isles has a tremendous offering of incredible locations catering for everyone’s pleasure. Luxury hotels and cottages are spread across the British Isles, just waiting to be discovered. From Lands End to John O’Groats and beyond, there is no shortage of places to visit.

There are many picturesque locations generally away from built up areas and major transport links. This can make driving to them a lengthy and tiring experience; especially if you are planning on a trip to other end of the country. Travelling from London to the border of Scotland will take you at least seven hours.

There are substantial benefits for travelling by helicopter for a staycation as it will vastly reduce your journey time. It is possible for a helicopter to land in secluded, remote locations. Many high-end hotels have their own helipads for guests to arrive and depart from. Whether it be for a long weekend or a weeklong escape, flying by helicopter allows you to spend more time enjoying your trip and less time travelling. Enjoy a glass of champagne, and have the best seat to see the magnificent views of the scenery below.

The media have noticeably reported that staycations across the UK are on the increase and are popular for 2021. Consequently, many are booking now as part of the pleasure provided by a holiday is the anticipation and something to look forward to.

For a little inspiration, here are a few of Britain’s finest destinations:

The Gleneagles Hotel – Auchterarder, Perthshire

Bovey Castle – Newton Abbot, Devon

Stapleford Park – Stapleford, Leicestershire

Armathwaite Hall – Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

The Torridon – Wester Ross – North Scotland

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The Gold Standard

The H155 is the epitome of luxury helicopter travel. With a level of comfort and refinement that you’d find in a private jet, it caters primarily to the VVIPs. It can carry up to six passengers in full leather seats, in one of the most spacious cabins available in its class. This, combined with its interior soundproofing and shrouded Fenestron tail rotor, provides one of the quietest, smoothest and most comfortable rides possible.

It also boasts one of the largest cargo holds for helicopters of this size. Allowing you to carry that much more with you, making it ideal for airport transfers or getaways to anywhere in the country and northern Europe.

It has a cruising speed of 155KTS and a range of over 400NM, making it the fastest and longest range helicopter in our fleet.

Safety Built In

Designed and built with enhanced safety in mind, the twin-engine H155 features an all glass cockpit, advanced avionics and autopilot assist the pilots in their job of keeping you safe. This makes the helicopter IFR capable, meaning it can fly safely and comfortably at night and in adverse weather conditions.

London Based

With its home at Stansted Airport, it is ideally located for people flying into and out of London for business or pleasure. Within minutes of taking off, it can be over central London and land at London Heliport moments later. This makes the H155 perfect for picking up important guests from London’s airports and bringing them to you in style.

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Our Flight Operations Compliance Manager, Abi Hensby, works incredibly hard every year to ensure that we operate at the highest standards possible for our industry and we are very proud of our exemplary record.

These practices and procedures are constantly evaluated and amended as the industry evolves. They are in place not only to help protect the helicopter pilot, crew and passengers, but also to guarantee we deliver the most comprehensive service that is of the utmost quality.

Going Further

Our efforts to improve our services do not stop here. We have worked hard to attain three ISO standards set out by the International Organisation for Standardisation. These include:

• ISO 9001:2015 – for Quality Management Systems
• ISO 14001:2015 – for Environmental Management Systems
• BS OHSAS 18001: 2007 – the British standard for occupational health and safety management

These standards are not necessary to carry out the wide variety of work we provide. However, they are something we have endeavoured to achieve to assist us in delivering a world-class service. These standards contribute from the well-being of the office staff and ground crew to the pilots and aircraft. And this applies across our three sectors of work: helicopter charter, aerial filming and utility works.

Following these advancements, 2021 will see us implement a Carbon Neutral policy to help offset our impact on the environment. This is an important issue that will affect every aspect of our lives. It is vital that we do more to measure the effect we have on the environment. More information on this will follow later in the year.

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We are extremely excited to announce the arrival of a new aircraft to our fleet of luxury twin engine aircraft. The Sikorsky S76 C++, previously owned by Capital Air Services. It has become the first aircraft within the GB Helicopters AOC to fall under the Medium sized helicopter category.

With the ability to cover all-year round social and sporting events as well as business and personal charter, our helicopter services shows constantly positive development and the progression to provide a larger aircraft seemed only natural.

Offering an exceptional degree of performance, speed and capacity. The S76 is an all-round aircraft that can provide an amplified level of comfort to our clientele. With the new addition, growing staff numbers and more variety, we can expand further into the HNWI & UHNWI markets who prefer the more spacious aircraft; of which the S76 is deemed a favourite, specifically among VVIPs, royalty and dignitaries.

And why wouldn’t it? Boasting an array of thoughtfully crafted interior upgrades including a beautiful mahogany coffee and refreshment station. The aircraft accommodates up to 6 passengers in the spacious private rear cabin (plus, an additional passenger can also sit in the front alongside the pilot). Swivelling rear-facing seats provide a warm social environment and eases passengers mobility for the coffee and refreshment station. Bose aviation headsets, superior sound proofed paneling teamed with luxury leather continue to provide a quiet and comforting environment.

The S76 C++ features twin turboshaft engines, four-bladed main and tail rotors and retractable landing gear. Boasting the latest avionics, a cruise speed of 155KTS and a range of 360NM the Sikorsky manufactured in 2008 sets an unrivalled standard of excellence.

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Most Monday morning commutes are mundane, frustrating and tiresome according to the latest TUC study. Statistics state there are over three million commuters who travel over two hours each day within the UK; so its no wonder that it’s not always a pleasant experience.

But, unlike everyone else, one of our passengers managed to capture some amazing shots of England’s capital as it loomed in fog. Beautiful, stunning images which even made it to The Telegraph, The Times and The Sun.

The fog caused further commute delays on the ground but above the clouds our clients were able to get across the UK quickly and efficiently. Staying relaxed and focused for the day of meetings ahead, they also managed to absorb the scenic surroundings, encapsulating just one of the beauties of business travel via helicopter.

Although The Shard and other high-rise buildings were captured peaking out through low lingering fog is not an everyday sight, a calm comforting environment, and beautifully scenery remains one of the many benefits of utilising helicopters for executive business travel.

Business helicopter charters are fully flexible and work around your schedule and needs.

Allowing you to maximise your time in the office or at a meeting. It also allows you to visit multiple sites in one day, cover large distances in limited timeframes, and avoid the heavily congestive roads and rail during the peak commute times.

Many of our business charter clients choose to do the London commute from Manchester or surrounding areas. Taking merely 1 hour. Our twin-engine helicopters can also support the added convenience of taking you door to door* so there are no airports, waiting lounges or other unnecessary distractions on your journey.

The privacy allows you to relax, in the comfort of the luxury leather interior or utilise the time for reviewing your meeting notes and business planning.

If you are interested in how business helicopter charters could benefit you and your business, contact our operations team at 0800 030 4105 or email us at ops@gbhelicopters.com.

* Minimum of 30m2 clear space for landing.

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