HeliOps Somerton Granted Part 145 Approval

Posted: 14th April, 2020

The UK MAA has granted HeliOperations Part 145 approval for its brand new Base Maintenance and Storage Facility in Somerton near RNAS Yeovilton. The facility will be used for the storage and on-site maintenance of military registered air systems and components. HeliOperations will now transfer its Sea Kings and associated engineering stores and other equipment to HeliOps Somerton from HMS Sultan, to be maintained by in this first-class facility by HeliOps’ own engineers.

Drone Detection System Installed at Portland

27th October, 2026

HeliOperations is pleased to announce the installation of a new drone detection system at Portland. Supplied by DTIS Technology, the system adds to the site’s aviation infrastructure, providing an additional…

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Farnborough International Airshow 2026

12th August, 2026

It was fantastic to showcase HeliOperations’ full capability set at Farnborough International Airshow this year - as the UK’s only commercial provider integrating helicopter and UAS training, aircraft engineering and…

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First Military Deck Landing at Portland

16th July, 2026

HeliOperations is proud to mark a significant milestone in its military training programme, following the successful completion of its first deck landing onto a contracted military vessel at Portland. This…

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