Helicentre Aviation have been awarded an eight year contract to provide aerial surveillance services to National Grid Transco.

The contract is for the surveillance of gas pipelines in the UK using Bell 206 helicopters for an estimated 2,000 flying hours per year.

Helicentre Aviation are specialists in aerial survey and currently provide on-shore services to a number of oil and gas companies including National Grid. The company is delighted with the opportunity to work with National Grid Transco for a further eight years and continue their already strong relationship.

Established in 2001, Helicentre Aviation Ltd. has trained and supplied a significant number of helicopter pilots to the industry and their mission statement advocates creating opportunities for new pilots by helping them achieve their first break in the training and charter industry. Helicentre Aviation’s key personnel have over 100 years combined professional expertise flying helicopters.