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Re-Heat
8th Oct 2005, 23:41
Sorry for a repost - I am just wondering whether anyone is aware of any database of helicopter operators in the UK? This is in addition to the thread at:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=192997
and
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=2138460#post2138460
in which I have only received responses regarding fixed-wing airlines? If anyone knows of the full JAA link aforementioned in the links as well, I would be extremely grateful!
Many thanks in advance!
Ned-Air2Air
9th Oct 2005, 01:37
In my opinion the best thing to do is contact the BHAB and get their industry directory. It has lists of all helo operators in the UK as well as their contact details etc.
www.bhab.org
Cheers
Ned
VeeAny
9th Oct 2005, 07:23
In response to your original request about airlines generally, and a CAA List try
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?categoryid=183&pagetype=90&pageid=340
Most of the helicopter AOC holders appear in the type B operators list.
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?categoryid=183&pagetype=90&pageid=508
There's a fairly comprehensive list of weblinks to helicopter operators here
http://www.griffin-helicopters.co.uk/links.php#AOC%20Operators
V.
PANews
9th Oct 2005, 09:09
Great links via Griffin but one almighty error ...
I clicked the link marked McDonnell Douglas and zapped straight into MDHI......
.... not an Apache to be seen!
Whirlygig
9th Oct 2005, 09:53
I think though, that BHAB only lists their members so the list may not be comprehensive.
Cheers
WHirls
Re-Heat
9th Oct 2005, 11:30
Many thanks for the links - really useful!
Are there any other trade bodies such as the BHAB in the helicopter world as well?
PANews
9th Oct 2005, 15:07
Helicopter Association International
US Based and leaning towards the US and only a small number of UK members but even so a major part of its membership is outside the USA. Its databases include a search facility of MEMBERS at...
www.rotor.com
The 'Helicopter Annual' handbook they give away at shows is a sought after item for background material in a handy form - as is the BHAB version.
This reinforces the original question - and it is true there does not seem to be a finite up to date list of UK operators [the good and the bad] all in one place. But such a list is probably practically impossible to compile
and keep up to date.