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Heli Air opens new base at Manchester City Airport & Heliport

The UK's largest onshore helicopter operator, Heli Air, has opened a new base at Manchester City Airport & Heliport, also known as Barton.

Above: Barton.

This follows the acquisition of Heli North West and will complement significantly Heli Air’s UK-wide network of bases.

Heli Air Manchester will have its own fleet of R22, R44, R66 and Bell 206 helicopters and will be offering a full range of services, including charter flights and helicopter pilot training. As necessary, the base will be able to call on Heli Air’s combined fleet of over 50 machines to support its training and charter activities.

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The new base manager is Alex Brown, an experienced PPL pilot, who will be supported by two full-time staff pilots qualified to train for PPL, CPL and type ratings.

Brian Kane, Heli Air’s head of sales & marketing, said: “We were delighted to have the opportunity to purchase Heli North West as the opening of Heli Air Manchester represents a major step forward in our plans to establish a truly national network of bases. With each of our bases offering a full range of services, supported by our national resources, we are able to offer an unrivalled level of customer service.”

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Heli Air Manchester will be holding an Open Day at the Base on the 15th September from 10 am to 6 pm.

 

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