Following its temporary closure on 27 March, Harrods Aviation has reopened its London Luton and Stansted FBOs and maintenance hangars. Air Harrods, the helicopter management business, has also resumed operations.
In response to the UK Government’s COVID-19 guidelines the decision to temporarily close both facilities was taken by the board to safeguard the welfare of its staff and customers, and in the wider general interests of the country.
Initially hours of operation and staff numbers will be limited for safety reasons, but as the situation becomes clearer and aircraft movement numbers increase operations are expected to get closer to normal during the summer months.
“We are confident we have in place the correct measures to ensure we can operate efficiently and safely at both bases,” said Kerry Besgrove, operations director for Harrods Aviation. With new arrival and departure procedures in place, health screening and a very strict entry policy to our facilities, we feel the time is right to safely open once again our operation.”
Paul Norton, managing director of Harrods Aviation added, “I would like to thank our incredible workforce who, to a person, have been understanding and supportive during this pandemic, both those furloughed and those who remained working from a home environment, I thank you.”
