British International Helicopters is extending its partnership with global aviation support specialists HeliSpeed supporting its search and rescue (SAR) operations in the Falkland Islands.

The extended five-year agreement cements a long-term partnership between global aviation business, HeliSpeed, and BIH. HeliSpeed will continue to provide helicopter pilots, engineers and technical crew from their growing network of over 2,500 aviation professionals.

British International Helicopters is the largest British-owned helicopter firm and a trusted, long-term partner to military clients, with a track record of delivering consistently safe and reliable services in challenging environments.

“We’re delighted to continue our relationship with BIH as their exclusive aviation supplier. It’s been a challenging fourteen months for the aviation industry, but we’ve not let it hold us back. We’re growing our global partnerships and utilizing our network of over 2,500 skilled aviation professionals to support more operations worldwide,” said Gemma Walker, operations director, HeliSpeed.

HeliSpeed matches the skills of experienced pilots and engineers with the needs and preferences of operators. They are experts in the diverse skillsets required for offshore, construction, ferry flights, SAR, EMS, disaster relief and VIP missions. HeliSpeed supplies aviation professionals for both short and long-term global missions on over 83 types of helicopters, supporting ferry flights, aircraft repositioning, ground and flight tests, and training across every platform.

“Over the period since we established our relationship with HeliSpeed, the aviation industry has faced unprecedented challenges. Our safe navigation through these challenges has been strongly supported by HeliSpeed and we are delighted to demonstrate our confidence in the partnership through this long-term commitment,” said Alistair Riches, chief operating officer, British International Helicopters.

This press release was prepared and distributed by HeliSpeed.