Established 1983, Gama Aviation Europe is one of four geographic regions including the US, Asia and the Middle East. Provides aviation services for the private sector, air ambulance, infrastructure monitoring, military applications and police air support.
The Group has three global divisions: Business Aviation (Aircraft Management, Charter, FBO & Maintenance), Special Mission (Air Ambulance & Rescue, National Security & Policing, Infrastructure & Survey, Energy & Offshore ); and Technology & Outsourcing (Flight Operations, FBO, CAM software, Flight Planning, CAM & ARC services).
UK HQ at Farnborough and branches at Aberdeen (EGPD), Bournemouth (EGHH), Glasgow (EGPF) and Jersey (EGJJ).
Gama Aviation and Peter Bond (founder of the original Bond Helicopters) are partners in a joint venture known as Bond Helicopters Ltd. Established in October 2022, this partnership marks the return of the "Bond" name to the offshore aviation sector after a nearly decade-long absence.
In 2024, Gama Aviation Acquired Specialist Aviation Services.
The Group has three global divisions: Business Aviation (Aircraft Management, Charter, FBO & Maintenance), Special Mission (Air Ambulance & Rescue, National Security & Policing, Infrastructure & Survey, Energy & Offshore ); and Technology & Outsourcing (Flight Operations, FBO, CAM software, Flight Planning, CAM & ARC services).
UK HQ at Farnborough and branches at Aberdeen (EGPD), Bournemouth (EGHH), Glasgow (EGPF) and Jersey (EGJJ).
Gama Aviation and Peter Bond (founder of the original Bond Helicopters) are partners in a joint venture known as Bond Helicopters Ltd. Established in October 2022, this partnership marks the return of the "Bond" name to the offshore aviation sector after a nearly decade-long absence.
In 2024, Gama Aviation Acquired Specialist Aviation Services.
News about Gama Aviation |
Gama Aviation Expands AW139 Engineer Training after CAA Approval
25-Mar-26 - Gama Aviation secures UK CAA Part 147 approval to deliver AW139 training, expanding its engineering courses for B1.3, B2 and Category C across offshore, EMS and VIP operations. #AW139
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Second Helicoper
01-Mar-26 - Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s second AW169 helicopter has arrived in the UK and will undergo specialist medical fit-out ahead of entering service in Summer 2026. #DorsetSomerset
Gama Aviation Orders AW139 and AW169 Helicopters
11-Mar-25 - UK-based Gama Aviation will expand its air ambulance service with an order of three skid-equipped AW169 helicopters and two AW139 helicopters for energy support operations through its Bond Helicopters (2022) brand #Leonardo
Gama Aviation Renewed Scottish Ambulance Contract
01-Aug-24 - Gama Aviation renewed contract with the Scottish Ambulance Service’s Air Ambulance. Starting in 2026 will replace existing fleet based in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Inverness. #Scotland
Gama Aviation Acquires Specialist Aviation Services
03-Feb-24 - Gama Aviation, a global provider of helicopter services, has acquired Specialist Aviation Services, a company that supports air ambulance and police aviation throughout the UK #acquisition
Gama Aviation to Operate the Wales Air Ambulance
20-Dec-23 - Gama Aviation successfully secured a 7-year contract to operate the Wales Air Ambulance service using four (and one backup) Airbus H145 helicopters starting from January 1st. The charity has been managed by Babcock (formerly Bond Aviation Services) since its inception in 2001 #Wales
Hire an Air Ambulance Helicopter
12-May-22 - Gama Aviation Airbus H145 helicopter can be hired with a dedicated package of medics for special events #AirAmbulance
Cotswold Helicopter Centre Expand to Fairoaks
23-May-16 - Cotswold Helicopter Centre and Gama Aviation will offer training courses to new helicopter pilots at its rotary base in Fairoaks, Surrey with Guimbal Cabri G2.
New H145 in the Scottish Ambulance Service
26-Jun-15 - Scottish Ambulance Service is replacing their current EC135 helicopters which have been in service since 2006 with two new H145/EC145T2. Bond Air Services operate the helicopters on Gama’s behalf.Scottish Ambulance Service upgrades to EC145T2
12-Jun-12 - The next generation of Scotland’s air ambulance service will operate larger helicopters with more room and equipment for enhanced clinical care, as a new contract is due to be awarded to the incumbent air operator, Gama Aviation.
Model Types List of Aircraft |
| Model | C/N | Built | ID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS350B Ecureuil | 2315 | 1990 | G-BRVO : Gama Leasing May01-Aug02 | |
| AS365N2 Dauphin 2 | 6407 w/o 2022 | 1991 | G-DAUF : Gama Leasing Jan06-Mar10; pictured at PremiAir hangar at Blackbu ... | |
| AW169 | 69202 | 2020 | G-DSCC : Gama Aviation from Feb26, test serial I-RAIQ, pictured arriving U ... | |
| AW169 | 69167 | 2024 | G-EHAT : Gama Aviation Mar24, test serial I-EASX | |
| H145D2 | 20289 | 2019 | G-GMAH : Gama Aviation (UK) Ltd from Jan20, pictured (pic1) | |
| H145D2 | 20290 | G-GSAS : Gama Aviation (UK) Ltd from Feb20, pictured | ||
| H145D2 | 20299 | G-ISAS : Gama Aviation (UK) Ltd from Mar20 | ||
| H145D2 | 20086 | 2016 | G-LOYW : Gama Aviation from Sep23 |
