British operator Sloane Helicopters has been named as the 37th fastest growing private company in the UK for international sales growth. With UK and Ireland distributorships for both Leonardo and Robinson helicopters, Sloane were named yesterday in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table.

The company’s overseas sales grew by 77% over two years to December 2019, according to the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table, which profiled Sloane as follows:-

Selling and supplying helicopters to a European base of wealthy individuals and corporate clients, as well as the Ministry of Defence and air ambulance operations, this Northamptonshire firm was founded by David George, 73, in 1969. Its new direct flight from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly resumed after a pause during the first lockdown, and its flying school has continued to operate with Covid-secure measures. Overseas sales reached £15.2 million in 2019.

Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com