29-Aug-2023Source: Wales Air Ambulance
The Wales Air Ambulance Charity is calling for its supporters to have their say and vote for the aircraft registration of its newest addition to the fleet. In February this year, Wales Air Ambulance announced that Gama Aviation had successfully bid for the seven-year contract to provide aviation services to the air ambulance in Wales,... Read more
24-Feb-2023Source: Wales Air Ambulance
The Wales Air Ambulance Charity has announced that its new aviation partner will be Gama Aviation Plc, following the conclusion of contract negotiations. (Editor note – Gama had been announced as the preferred bidder in November 2022) Gama Aviation has successfully bid for the seven-year contract to provide aviation services to the air ambulance in... Read more
2-Nov-2022Source: Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation Plc, the global aviation services provider, is pleased to announce it has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Wales Air Ambulance Charity contract (“Charity”) for the operation and maintenance of four Medium Size Helicopters. The selection was made by the Charity’s Trustees after an extensive 16-month procurement process. The Group is... Read more
31-Oct-2022Source: Bond Helicopters
Bond Helicopters Limited is delighted to be returning to the helicopter market having signed a prestigious 5-year contract with Perenco, for five AW139 helicopters (including two 7.0 tonne variants) to operate in support of their southern North Sea operations from Norwich Airport. Operations are due to start in January 2024 for one of the largest... Read more
20-Oct-2022Source: Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation Plc, the global aviation services provider, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a joint venture with Peter Bond to pursue rotary opportunities as part of the Group’s Special Mission SBU (the “Joint Venture” or “Bond Helicopters Limited”). The Joint Venture has won its first contract to support the offshore operations... Read more
30-Aug-2022Source: Gama Aviation
After a three-year hiatus we are please to support the HEMS community coming together again at Egbaston Stadium in conjunction with Air Ambulance UK on the 14th November. With a wide range of contributors from the UK air ambulance and HEMS community the conference will be an excellent opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from the Charities, OEMs and operator... Read more
10-May-2022Source: Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation is continuing to build its UK air ambulance offer by introducing a new service specifically aimed at the motorsport, events and film / TV industry in the UK. The service seeks to provide fully crewed turnkey helicopter emergency services for situations that require additional medical infrastructure to support a specific safety case or... Read more
4-Jun-2020Source: Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation, the global business aviation service provider, together with Atkins, has been reappointed to continue delivering Military Airworthiness Reviews (MARs) to the Royal Air Force’s HQ Air Command (HQ Air) and The British Army’s Joint Helicopter Command (JHC). Airworthiness regulations were issued by The Military Aviation Authority in 2013, requiring all aircraft on the... Read more
1-Jun-2020Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com editor note – below is the press release from Gama Aviation regarding the commencement of operations for the Scottish Ambulance Service. It is worth noting that Gama Aviation have held the contract since the 1990s to provide two fixed-wing and two rotary-wing aircraft. Up to now, the rotary-wing element has been subcontracted to Babcock... Read more
3-Mar-2020Source: HeliHub.com
Long-established business aviation operator Gama Aviation is making its first move into the UK helicopter market with the launch of a fleet of three Airbus H145s. Two of the three aircraft are being permanently fitted out for EMS work, and will be put to work on the Scottish Ambulance Service contract from 1st June 2020 –... Read more
19-Feb-2020Source: Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation Plc, the global business aviation services company, is pleased to announce an augmented Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) modification available through its global design team for the Airbus H135 / 145 and additional EASA CS-27 / 29 rotorcraft (subject to survey and contract) The solution provides a ED-155 or ED-112A (H145) compliant Cockpit Audio... Read more
14-Feb-2020Source: Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation is pleased to provide an update on its £20m order for three Airbus H145 helicopters, as reported on 24th December 2018. The Company has completed this purchase and taken title to all three helicopters. Preparations for the deployment of the helicopters from 1st June 2020 in support of a long-term contract are proceeding to plan.... Read more
7-Oct-2016Source: Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation is pleased to announce the award of an EASA STC (10058141) for installation of the Garmin G500H EFIS into the Bell 206B and Bell 407 helicopters. The G500H system is certified for Day/Night VFR operations and brings substantial improvements in situational awareness with a large multi-function colour moving map, H.S.I, full-time wind vector... Read more
27-Sep-2016Source: HeliHub.com
The first Sikorsky S76D helicopter has arrived in Europe and is currently engaged in pilot training. Registered in the tax-efficient Isle of Man, the aircraft is likely destined for a corporate operation but the end customer has not been announced. The aircraft was shipped through Southampton docks into the UK, and is now flying from... Read more
23-Jun-2016Source: Cotswold
The recently announced joint venture between Cotswold Helicopter Service and Gama Aviation has now named the base manager to lead their new Fairoaks base. Alex Hoff, with 7,000 hours flying experience, will be leading the new office when it opens in the next few weeks. His experience across helicopter types includes Robinson R22/R44, Bell JetRanger,... Read more
23-May-2016Source: Cotswold
Cotswold Helicopter Centre are pleased to announce a joint venture agreement with Gama Aviation which will create a new base at Fairoaks Airport. This airfield on the south-west outskirts of London is very well placed for easy road access to Central London as well as the UK capitals two key airports, Heathrow and Gatwick. This... Read more
22-Oct-2015Source: Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation (LSE:GMAA), the global aviation services company, has opened a new purpose built base at Glasgow airport to support its contract with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS). The base will house Scotland’s national specialist transport and retrieval service (SCOTSTAR) for critically ill NHS patients and will be the first time anywhere in the UK... Read more
30-Jun-2015Source: Up and Away
Oxford, UK-based aviation-detailing company Up and Away Aviation has announced the acquisition of Farnborough, UK-based aircraft valet company Avialogistics from Gama Aviation. Stefan Murphy, Managing Director of Up and Away Aviation, and Kevin Godley, CFO Gama Aviation, ratified the deal on 1st June 2015. Under the terms of the agreement all Avialogistics assets will be... Read more
20-Dec-2013Source: Heli UK Expo
Gama Aviation has confirmed their attendance at the Heli UK Expo at Sywell Aerodrome, from 3rd – 4th June 2014. Gama Engineering Ltd. has earned a reputation for excellence in the field of aircraft and helicopter maintenance and support. Fully validated by both their EASA/FAR Part 145 approval status in addition to their full turn-key EASA Part 21J design, Part 21G... Read more
13-Dec-2013Source: Heli UK
The first Heli UK Leaders Round Table Discussion took place at the Gama Aviation facility at Fairoaks Airport on December 5th. The informal, off-the record meeting was facilitated by Heli Buyer Europe & Avbuyer.com and gathered together Industry experts from the UK helicopter industry. The lively Round Table Discussion was followed by a dinner sponsored by Hayward Aviation and www.Avbuyer.com .... Read more
14-Jun-2012Source: Gama Aviation
Gama Aviation Limited (Gama), part of the global Gama Group, announced today that the Scottish Ambulance Service has selected Gama to be its dedicated provider of Air Ambulance services for a further 7 years (2013 – 2020). Gama’s long association with the Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS Scotland which commenced in 1993 was today furthered... Read more
20-Oct-2010Source: Gama Aviation
ATLANTA, GA – Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, and Gama Aviation, Inc. a global leader in business aviation management, today announced that they have entered into a Cross-Referral and Joint Marketing Program Agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, the parties have agreed to provide joint referrals to the clients... Read more
