Two AW139 helicopters based from Portland will provide personnel transfer, logistics, and training support from Spring 2026, replacing Bristow Helicopters’ Newquay-based Dauphin.

The £41 million contract award to UK company HeliOperations was announced on Aug. 8, 2025. 15 new jobs are expected to be created through the contract, while it will also help to sustain 80 current roles. HeliOperations will use the Leonardo AW139 for the contract – long-tipped as the most suitable successor airframe, regardless of operator. Contents Two AW139 helicopters based from Portland will provide personnel transfer, logistics, and training support from Spring 2026, replacing Bristow Helicopters’ Newquay-based Dauphin. New Hangar

Mark Langrill, Director Air Rotary & Uncrewed Air Systems at Defe

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