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Starspeed Wins Tender to the Isles of Scilly

Starspeed Ltd taking over Penzance Helicopters service to the Isles of Scilly next November replacing current operator Sloane Helicopters

Starspeed is part of the Luxaviation Helicopters Charter Alliance and operates AW139, AW169 and S-92 models





Starspeed Wins Tender to the Isles of Scilly
Starspeed, June 30, 2022 - Starspeed Ltd, one of the largest VIP helicopter operators worldwide and registered since 1978 as a helicopter company, is proud to announce that it will take over operations of the Penzance Helicopters service to the Isles of Scilly in the very South-West of the United Kingdom, in winter 2022, replacing current operator Sloane Helicopters.

The decision to award the contract was based on the group’s reliability and state-of the art expertise to handle VIP services.

Dr Simon Mitchell, Managing Director of Starspeed Ltd, said: “We’re extremely proud to bring our resources, knowledge and experience to this important route between Penzance and the Isles of Scilly.

Our unrivalled reputation for safety, service and individual attention – as well as our professional and friendly culture – will help grow Penzance Helicopters to the benefit of the whole Isles of Scilly community.”

Penzance Helicopters flies to the islands of Tresco and St Mary’s on the Isles of Scilly throughout the year from a purpose-built heliport on the outskirts of Penzance. Since it launched, the service has carried over 50,000 passengers, increasing travel capacity, resilience and ease to the islands.

Robert Dorrien-Smith of Penzance Heliport Ltd said: “I’m delighted to welcome Starspeed onboard as the new operator for Penzance Helicopters from this autumn. “With their knowledge, expertise and attitude, we will deliver on our ambition to enhance the resilience, reliability and capacity of travel to the Isles of Scilly for visitors and islanders alike.”

About Starspeed: Starspeed was founded in 1978 and has a proud 45-year history of helicopter operations as the largest, privately owned, corporate VIP helicopter company in Europe. In its history, the company has operated over 22 types and models of helicopters across more than 65 countries. It will start operations to the Isles of Scilly in November 2022.

Starspeed Wins Tender to the Isles of Scilly





Location : UK Penzance Heliport

  See also


UK Starspeed Ltd
UK Penzance Helicopters Penzance Heliport Ltd
Sloane Ending Penzance Helicopters Service
UK Isles of Scilly (St Marys)
UK Tresco Heliport




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