Aviation: Helispeed to Provide Moroccan-Based Heliconia Company Qualified Helicopter Pilots

UK-based Helispeed company, specializing in pilot supply services, training and aircraft management, has sealed a 12-month deal with Moroccan-based Heliconia Aero Solutions to provide it with qualified helicopter pilots.

These pilots will enable Heliconia Aero Solutions offer its customers, associated organizations and individuals safe, reliable and effective helicopter solutions.

The Marrakesh-headquartered aviation firm utilizes its fleet of Eurocopter and Agusta helicopters to deliver services, including offshore transportation, aerial surveying, VIP transport, and photography and film shooting. Its Helispeed-provided pilots will operate predominantly in Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal.

The Blackpool-based aviation support specialist works with global commercial operators, government agencies, maintenance organizations and lessors and brokers, providing pilots for both short- and long-term operations.

Gemma Walker, operations director, Helispeed, said: “This agreement will allow Heliconia Aero Solutions to continue its fantastic work in a seamless manner, with the reassurance that our highly-trained and professional pilots will be provided quickly and at short notice, for both their short- and long-term operations.

As part of the agreement, Heliconia Aero Solutions will have access to Helispeed database of over 800 pilots, who have experience working across many aviation disciplines, including global repositioning, VIP transport, offshore operations, flight testing and pilot training.