Story ID: 652
Vector Signs Agreement with HeliSpeed
By: Samantha Cartaino
Caption: Through this agreement, HeliSpeed will provide Vector with civil pilots for specific rotorcraft. 
Word Count: 208

Vector Aerospace has signed a three-year agreement with HeliSpeed through which the latter will provide pilots for Vector’s Fleetlands site in Gosport, UK. The contract covers pilots for the AS332 Super Puma, Leonardo-Finmeccanica AW139, Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350, H225, Sikorsky S-76 and S-92, and similar aircraft. The goal of this agreement is to help grow Vector’s UK facilities.

Simon Jones, Vector’s v-p of business development, commented, “As we look to grow in the global civil helicopter market, working with the world’s leading leasing companies, it is essential that we offer good value for money. Having access to HeliSpeed’s pool of vastly experienced pilots means we can utilize the skilled resource they offer, as and when required, and any cost savings can then be shared with our customers.

“Having this pool of type-specific pilots available will also complement our new and existing capabilities, which include supplemental type certificates [STCs], modifications and system integration activities, undertaken in conjunction with depth maintenance packages.”

Vector Aerospace (Booth K105) provides services to commercial and military customers for gas-turbine engines, components and helicopter airframes. Meanwhile, HeliSpeed Ltd. provides helicopter support for military and commercial operators and also offers helicopter transportation packages.