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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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OUR TEAM
We’re a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do.
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Richard Snow
Accountable Manager
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Bruce Humphries
Head of Engineering
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Declan Lehane
Operations Manager
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Thomas Hill
Continuing Airworthiness Manager
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Tom Hemburrow
Operations Assistant
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Alex Bartolo
Operations Assistant
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Ross Bunyard
Managing Director
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Sue Floyd
Finance Director
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Duncan Colgate
Commercial Manager
