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AVIATION EXPERTS FOR OVER 40 YEARS

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Welcome to Castle Air, the leading provider of premium helicopter services in the UK. For over 40 years, we have been providing bespoke aviation solutions to private and corporate clients alike. Our commitment to excellence and safety has earned us a reputation as one of the most trusted and respected names in the industry.

Castle Air operates from five locations across the UK, including Biggin Hill, Liskeard, and Gloucester. Our other locations include Scotland and Lincon . Each of our locations is strategically located to provide easy access to major cities and regions throughout the UK.

COMPANY TIMELINE

COMPANY TIMELINE

1975

September

Castle Air

Castle Air Purchases it’s first aircraft

In the mid 70’s the U.K boasted very few private helicopters, especially in he rural Southwest. In 1979 Castle Air’s now Chairman purchased his first helicopters for personal use, the Bell 47J2.

1979

June

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Castle Air was born

Cornwall-based Royal Navy pilots Jerry Grayson and Keith Thompson were leaving the service with the dream of starting a local helicopter charter business. After a few rejections, their letter to Roy Flood were met with curiosity, and the three formed Castle Air. Castle Air later purchased their first Jet Ranger G-LRII and opened a commercial operation from Liskeard, Cornwall

1982

December

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Castle Air Import the first AW109A into the UK

In 1982 with an every growing fleet of VIP aircraft and following the successful introduction of Treasure Hunt Castle Air important the first AW109A into the UK to use as a VIP charter aircraft

2013

December

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Castle Air Move to london

Looking to replicate their success in Cornwall, Castle Air purchase a large hangar at Biggin Hill Airport. With 3 AW109 Powers Castle Air started successfully  growing their client base with London business travellers

2016

JUNE

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Castle Air acquire Bristows Training UK

To further strengthen their position Castle Air acquired Bristow Academy UK in June 2016, and merged the two training capabilities, the facilities and instructors to form the largest pilot training school in the UK

2017

July

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Castle air adds the AW139

Following the successful growth of Castle Air’s London charter operation and with over 30 AW109’s under their management Castle Air purchase their first AW139.

2023

March

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Castle Air Continues to grow

Castle Air has now grown to over 150 employees and 5 offices across the UK with further plans to expand to add various types of aircraft to the fleet

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AVIATION EXPERTS FOR OVER 40 YEARS

Providing industry-leading Helicopter services including Charters, Aircraft Sales, Management & Engineering, Training, Filming and more.

OUR TEAM

We’re a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do.

  • Richard Snow Accountable Manager
  • Bruce Humphries Head of Engineering
  • Declan Lehane Operations Manager
  • Thomas Hill Continuing Airworthiness Manager
  • Tom Hemburrow Operations Assistant
  • Alex Bartolo Operations Assistant
  • Ross Bunyard Managing Director
  • Sue Floyd Finance Director
  • Duncan Colgate Commercial Manager