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Helicopter Maintenance & Sales Experts
UK Aviation Services is a leading provider of comprehensive helicopter engineering, maintenance, and sales solutions based in Blackpool. With over a century of combined experience among our engineering team, we hold CAA Part 145 and Part CAMO approvals, ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards. Our services span from scheduled maintenance and modifications to aircraft management and sales, supported by partnerships with major manufacturers like Bell and Robinson. We operate a 20,000 square foot facility at Blackpool Airport, offering tailored support for private, corporate, and commercial operators.Our commitment to quality is reinforced through direct manufacturer relationships, preferential parts access, and a focus on reactive maintenance when needed. As a Bell Authorised Maintenance Centre and Robinson Helicopters Authorised Service Centre, we deliver OEM-approved expertise. Our team's global experience in aircraft imports, exports, and regulatory compliance ensures seamless support for clients worldwide. We prioritise customer satisfaction through transparent communication, technical excellence, and adherence to evolving aviation standards.
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Modifications
Charter
Management
Sales
Inventory
Highlights and features
- Our engineers have over 100 years of combined experience across diverse helicopter platforms
- We provide turnkey support from pre-purchase inspections to aircraft sales
- Direct manufacturer partnerships with Bell and Robinson ensure OEM-standard service
- We operate a 20,000 sq ft CAA-approved facility at Blackpool Airport
- Global aircraft import/export expertise with successful deliveries to multiple continents
Associations and certifications
- CAA Part 145
- CAA Part CAMO
- Bell Authorised Maintenance Centre
- Robinson Helicopters Authorised Service Centre
What people say
Trusted maintenance partners
Dedicated support
Expertise across platforms
Global experience
OEM-standard service
Services
Helicopter Maintenance
Our CAA Part 145 approved maintenance services cover scheduled inspections, repairs, and overhauls for private, corporate, and commercial helicopters. We work on Leonardo, Airbus, Bell, MD, Guimbal, Robinson, and Sikorsky models. Our engineers hold type ratings across multiple platforms, ensuring OEM-standard workmanship. We also maintain non-EASA aircraft under BCAR A8-23 approval.
Aviation Modifications
We implement regulatory-compliant modifications including avionics upgrades, safety system installations, and airframe enhancements. Recent projects include CVR/FDR installations, 8.33kHz communication systems, and ELT retrofits. Our FAA-certified engineers deliver major alterations like Honeywell radar integration and AFS Donaldson filter systems for improved operational capability.
Aircraft Management
As a CAA Part CAMO approved organisation, we manage continuing airworthiness for UK-registered helicopters. Our services include airworthiness reviews, physical surveys, and maintenance planning. We issue National Airworthiness Review Certificates and facilitate permits for ex-military aircraft, ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
Helicopter Sales
We facilitate new and pre-owned helicopter acquisitions with comprehensive support. Our services include contract negotiation, pre-purchase inspections, and global delivery logistics. We maintain an inventory of certified aircraft and assist with registration transfers to international aviation authorities, ensuring seamless ownership transitions.
Charter Brokerage
We arrange charter helicopter services through CAA/JAR-certified operators. Our brokerage ensures compliance with current air operator regulations, providing door-to-door travel solutions for private and corporate clients. We coordinate logistics for ad-hoc flights across the UK and Europe using airworthy, regulation-compliant aircraft.
Questions
What helicopter maintenance services do you offer?
We provide CAA-approved scheduled maintenance, repairs, and overhauls for EASA and non-EASA helicopters including Leonardo, Airbus, Bell, Robinson, and Sikorsky models.
Are you certified by aviation authorities?
Yes, we hold CAA Part 145, Part CAMO approvals, and are certified as Bell AMC and Robinson Authorised Service Centre with BCAR A8-23/A8-25 maintenance organisation approvals.
Can you help with aircraft modifications?
We implement regulatory-compliant modifications including avionics upgrades, safety systems, and airframe enhancements with FAA-certified engineering capabilities.
Do you sell new and used helicopters?
Yes, we facilitate new aircraft acquisitions and pre-owned helicopter purchases with pre-purchase inspections, contract negotiation, and global delivery logistics.
How do you handle international aircraft transactions?
Our team manages imports/exports between aviation registers worldwide, with experience in transfers to EASA, N-Register, Isle of Man, and other international authorities.
What charter services are available?
We arrange charter helicopter services through certified operators, providing door-to-door travel solutions using aircraft that meet current air operator regulations.
