BBC South Today

Posted: 4th April, 2018

The training of SAR (Search And Rescue) helicopter pilots at HeliOperations Portland base. Helioperations are delighted that Weymouth Council have recently confirmed that all helicopter operations at the former Coastguard base at Portland are in accordance with the existing planning permission for the heliport…

Fleet Helicopter Support Unit Interim Service Goes Live

20th May, 2026

A revised contract to provide the Royal Navy’s Fleet Helicopter Support Unit service means a new contractor and a new aircraft type is now supporting the Fleet. HeliOperations based at…

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CAA Approved AW139 NVIS Operations and Training

11th May, 2026

HeliOperations has officially received UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval for Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) operations and training on the AW139 platform - marking a significant milestone in the…

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Drone Certification Agency

17th April, 2026

HeliOperations is pleased to announce the launch of Drone Certification Agency (DCA), a new sister company dedicated to supporting the testing, evaluation and certification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). DCA…

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