The helicopter fleet

Helicopters to charter across the UK

We have an extensive fleet of helicopter types available throughout the UK, so we can match the right helicopter to your trip, whether it is a transfer, a day at the races, aerial filming or a tour over London.

1 to 8passengers across the fleet
Single and twinengine helicopters
Night ratedtwins for any hour
24/7a charter specialist on the desk

If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.

Choose your helicopter

The aircraft we charter

From a three-seat R44 to the eight-seat S76, every helicopter is operated by a CAA approved operator with fully licensed, type-rated pilots.

A Robinson R44 helicopter

Up to 3 passengers

Robinson R44

The most affordable light passenger helicopter, with panoramic views for daylight flights.

A Eurocopter EC120 helicopter

Up to 4 passengers

Eurocopter EC120

A quiet, cost-effective single-engine helicopter for short hops and events.

An AS355 Twin Squirrel helicopter

Up to 5 passengers

AS355 Twin Squirrel

A night-rated twin-engine helicopter with a forward-facing leather cabin.

A Eurocopter EC135 helicopter

Up to 6 passengers

Eurocopter EC135

The quiet twin-engine business helicopter with five seats in a leather cabin.

An Agusta A109 Grand helicopter

5 or 6 passengers

Agusta A109 Grand

A fast VIP twin for executive and corporate flights.

A Eurocopter EC155 helicopter

6 to 8 passengers

Eurocopter EC155

A long-range VIP helicopter with the largest cabin in its category.

The largest cabin

Sikorsky S76C++: eight seats and air conditioning

With its eight-seat leather upholstered cabin, the 180 mph Sikorsky S76C++ offers the ultimate in VIP luxury, with an air-conditioned cabin and minimal vibration and noise. It can fly from London to Edinburgh in only 2 hours.

  • Up to 8 passengers
  • 180 mph cruising speed
  • Air-conditioned leather cabin

About the S76

A Sikorsky S76C++ helicopter

Compare

Helicopter fleet at a glance

Helicopter Passengers Engines Best for
Robinson R44 Up to 3 Piston, single Sightseeing and photography in daylight
Eurocopter EC120 Up to 4 Single Short hops, events and filming
AS355 Twin Squirrel Up to 5 Twin Night flights and executive transfers
Eurocopter EC135 Up to 6 Twin Quiet business travel
Agusta A109 Grand 5 or 6 Twin Executive and corporate flights
Eurocopter EC155 6 to 8 Twin Larger parties and longer routes
Sikorsky S76C++ Up to 8 Twin VIP travel for the biggest parties

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What our clients say

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Thank you to the Charter a team — I cannot thank the Charter a team enough for the speedy approach they took to get me and my team from London to the south of France in one of their jets.Ben Porter · Private jet · Trustpilot

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The absolute best private charter experience.Beverley R · Charter-A client · Trustpilot

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From the start Martin was helpful and informative. The whole process was easy… I cannot recommend enough and the whole trip was amazing.John Bloodworth · Charter-A client · Trustpilot

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Questions

Helicopter fleet: your questions answered

Which helicopter should I charter?
It depends on your party and route. The R44 carries up to three, the EC120 four, the AS355 five, the EC135 six, the A109 Grand five or six, the EC155 six to eight and the S76 up to eight. We recommend the right one when you request a quote.
Can helicopters fly at night?
The twin-engine helicopters in our fleet, including the AS355, EC135 and A109 Grand, are night rated and able to fly in poor weather conditions. The R44 is used for daylight flights.
Where can a helicopter land?
Helicopters can land at heliports, airports and many private sites, which often puts you closer to where you need to be. See our guide to helicopter landing sites.
How do I charter a helicopter?
Use the quote form or call +44 20 7781 8094. Tell us the route, the date and how many are travelling, and we send one fully inclusive price.
What if the weather stops the flight?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.

Which helicopter is right for you?

Tell us the route, the date and how many are travelling. A charter specialist recommends the helicopter and replies with one clear, fully inclusive price.

If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.