About Us
Sky Charter UK Are proud to announce the opening of our new base of operations located at Hangar 500, London Biggin Hill Airport.
Our main operations are from Hangar 500 London Biggin Hill Airport and the Helicopter Centre located to the North side of the main London Manston international airport runway.
Sky Charter currently operates more than twenty helicopters for charter and lease, as well as five executive jets. Our fleet is located at our hangars in:
- London Biggin Hill Airport
- London Manston Airport (Kent)
- London Southend Airport (Essex)
- Sheffield City Airport
- Lee-On-Solent (Southampton)
- Sherburn in Elmett (York)
- Fife (Scotland)
Our Fleet
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Aerospatiale AS355 Twin Squirrel
A very popular helicopter within the private and military industry, the Twin Squirrel is favoured by the crews of the Air Ambulance and police surveillance, as its twin engine configuration means it is capable of night operations. The Squirrel boasts top luxury, comfort and speed, with renowned reliability. The aircraft has a passenger bay that can accommodate five passengers with luggage and can cruise at a speed of 155 miles per hour, for distance of 200-300 miles, depending on payload.
Bell 206 Jet Ranger
This single engine aircraft is renowned for its comfort, speed and reliability. The Jet Ranger can accommodate four passengers with ease and, of course, their luggage. Flown by a single pilot, this aircraft is truly the work horse of the aviation industry, with an average cruising speed of 120 miles an hour and endurance of up to 300 miles, depending on payload.
Bell 206 Long Ranger
From the same family as the Bell 206 Jet Ranger, this is the "big brother". The Long Ranger has all the characteristics of the Jet Ranger, but with a larger rear cabin, to accommodate six passengers in comfort. The Long Ranger is quieter and faster, finished in rich leather trim, with ample window space. Average cruising speed is 130 miles per hour.
Augusta 109 and 109 "Power"
The Agusta 109 or "109" is a twin engine helicopter, capable of night operations and is renowned for its pure power, sleek looks, comfort and speed. The 109 can accommodate up to seven passengers with single pilot and has an overall range of 250- 300 miles, depending on payload. The aircraft has a retractable undercarriage and due to its sleek design can travel at up to 165 miles per hour.
Eurocopter EC120A very reliable new addition to the helicopter fleet, the EC120 is a single engine helicopter with capacity for four passengers and single pilot, for a flight duration of 200-300 miles, depending on payload. The EC120 offers luxury, comfort and speed, with fantastic looks and style, and can cruise at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour.