Operates the longest running scheduled helicopter service in the world from Penzance Heliport (EGHK) to the Isles of Scilly - St. Marys (EGHE) and Tresco (EGHT). Also operates in the North Sea. 
As of 2015, three helicopters ( G-ATBJ, G-ATFM and G-BFRI ) are still in use for cargo and different support roles ( Falklands/Malvinas, FOST, etc ) but without licence to carry passengers.
In 2022 while still operating 3 S-61 ( G-ATFM, G-BFRI, G-FLKI ) in UK MoD support, BIH was acquired by Bristow.
In 2022 while still operating 3 S-61 ( G-ATFM, G-BFRI, G-FLKI ) in UK MoD support, BIH was acquired by Bristow.
As of November 2012, British International Helicopters ceased all helicopter flights to the Isles of Scilly. The company went into liquidation.
News |
AW189 Starts SAR for UK MoD in South Atlantic
01-Apr-16 - AW189 and S-61N from AAR, BIH and Air Rescue Systems (ARS) commenced Search and Rescue (SAR) and Support Helicopter (SH) services to the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) operations.
AAR 10-year SAR contract in Falklands/Malvinas
19-Jan-15 - AAR Corp and BIH gets 10-year UK Ministry of Defence Search and Rescue and Support contract for the Falkland/Malvinas Islands with AW189 and S-61 helicopters from April 2016 valued $275 million Units |
| Years | Units | Base |
|---|---|---|
| RN FOST | Newquay / St Mawgan HMS Raleigh Plymouth closed 2011 Portland Heliport | |
