London Oxford Airport in the UK has welcomed the unveiling of Volare Aviation’s dedicated helicopter facility. As the only private aviation company to deliver aircraft sales, charter, aircraft management, engineering and refurbishment under one roof, has formally opened a dedicated helicopter maintenance, management and refurbishment facility in one of its hangars.
Up to 12 twin-engine executive helicopters can be worked on simultaneously in the 16,000 sq. ft. space, with the business offering expertise in interior and exterior work on pre-owned Leonardo, Airbus and Sikorsky models – from leather stitching on seats through to paint work.
Volare Aviation Founder and Chairman, Dustin Dryden commented: “Opening this new helicopter facility enables us to deliver one of the most comprehensive services on the market to helicopter owners. From this fully accredited facility, with international approvals including EASA, UK and US FAA, we have the ability to purchase, refurbish, manage and maintain owners’ helicopters all under one roof – from one location.”
With a significant part of London Oxford Airport’s ongoing strategic plan being investment in new hangarage with the addition last year of seven new ICAO/ EASA/ CAA-compliant helipads, Dryden added, “It’s a pleasure to continue our long-term partnership with London Oxford Airport, now in our ninth year, as we expand our facilities hand-in-hand with the airport’s growth and this pent-up demand for on demand, private aviation.”
Meanwhile, James Dillon-Godfray, Head of Business Development at London Oxford Airport noted that the new helipads have facilitated safer interaction with fixed-wing operations at the airport where interlining between jets and helicopters often takes place to enable 22-minute shuttle runs to and from the London Heliport. “Clients can also benefit from mitigated handling fees if they fly into the airport on a business jet and then take the London Helicopter shuttle,” he concluded.
