Portland's HeliOperations wins £141M contract to train German Navy helicopter pilots
The seven year contract has been award by the German Ministry of Defence
A £141M contract has been awarded to a company on Portland to train German Navy helicopter pilots.
HeliOperations has signed the seven year deal with the German Ministry of Defence.
Training will start immediately alongside the construction of approved infrastructure at their Portland base.
They'll be teaching German naval pilots in preparation for operating the NH90 Sea Lion and Sea Tiger helicopters.
Flying training will include theoretical instruction, advanced simulator sessions, and practical live flight training by day and night using HeliOperations’ growing AW139 fleet.
Steve Gladston, CEO and founder of HeliOperations, said:
“This contract reflects the German MOD’s confidence in our ability to provide the highest standards of training, service and support and solidifies HeliOperations’ position as a leading provider of civil and military aviation training services.
"We are committed to supporting the German Navy’s evolving operational needs and are hugely proud of our reputation for excellence. The contract is a key milestone in the company’s continuing development”.