Mon, 13th May 2013Congratulations Andrew on passing your PPL(H)!Congratulations to Andrew Quinn on successfully passing his PPL(H) skills test on Sunday!read more >
Fri, 3rd May 2013Congratulations Richard on your first solo helicopter flight!Congratulations to Richard Alexander who flew solo for the first time in a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.read more >
Mon, 22nd April 2013Congratulations to Wayne Reece!Congratulations to Wayne Reece who has successfully completed his Qualifying solo Cross Country Flight!read more >
Mon, 15th April 2013Go Heli Karting with HelicentreHelicentre have organised a Heli Karting event with GYG Karting at Glan Gors Park near Corwen in North Wales on 24th April 2013.read more >
Wed, 10th April 2013European Robinson Safety Course - 11th and 12th April 2013Over the next two days, the 11th and 12th April, Helicentre are holding the European Robinson Safety Course at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.read more >
Sat, 30th March 2013SAT NAV Training DayHelicentre held a succesful SAT NAV Training Day in association with Airbox and Runway HD.read more >
Tue, 26th March 2013SAT-NAV Training DayHelicentre are holding a SAT-NAV training day at Liverpool John Lennon Airport in association with Airbox and Runway HDread more >
Wed, 13th February 2013Congratulations Stuart on your first solo helicopter flight!Congratulations to Stuart Chapman-Clark who flew solo for the first time in a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.read more >
Mon, 4th February 2013Valentines Day FlightsLooking for that special gift for your loved one? Treat your partner to a romantic helicopter flight around Liverpool!read more >
Wed, 2nd January 2013Helicopter CharterThe New Year is upon us and there are various events where you can be a VIP for the day and arrive in style by helicopter!Cheltenham Festival and the Aintree Grand National are the upcoming events, call us for details.read more >
Wed, 12th December 2012Father Christmas flies with Helicentre!Father Christmas accompanied by Miss Claus left his sledge and reindeer behind and flew in a helicopter to West Lancashire Golf Club this last weekend to meet some lucky children!read more >
Mon, 12th November 2012Two successful PPL(H) passes on one day for Helicentre!Congratulations to both Brian Jones and Stephen Pearce on successfully passing their PPL(H) Skills Tests on Saturday!read more >
Tue, 6th November 2012Congratulations Andrew on completing your Qualifying Cross Country!Congratulations to Andrew Quinn on completing his Qualifying Cross Country on a beautiful November day!read more >
Mon, 8th October 2012Congratulations Wayne on your first solo helicopter flight!Congratulations to Wayne Reece who flew solo for the first time in a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter from our Liverpool Airport base on Saturday.read more >
Tue, 2nd October 2012Helicentre flies 'The Overtones'!Whilst in Liverpool on a promo tour of their new album 'Higher', The Overtones popped in to Helicentre to get 'Higher' and experience the sights of Liverpool from the air on the helicopter city tour!read more >
Tue, 18th September 2012Wedding ChartersWe realise your wedding day is a most speial day for you. Why not charter a helicopter and arrive in true VIP style and make your day even more special!Just call 0151 448 0388 and tell us where you would like to go from and to.read more >
Tue, 28th August 2012Follow the Wales Rally GB 2012 by helicopter with HelicentreFollow the Wales Rally GB in style by helicopter with Helicentre. This exclusive VIP pass allows you to follow the rally and land right on the edge of the track in places that would normally be inaccessible by spectators.read more >
Tue, 31st July 2012Congratulations Andrew on your first solo helicopter flight!Congratulations to Andrew Quinn who recently flew solo in a Robinson R22 helicopter for the first time.read more >
Wed, 25th July 2012Helicentre Liverpool give BAFTA Award Winner the star treatment!Helicentre Liverpool helped a young up and coming actress make a VIP entrance recently, as 10 year old Harley Bird was whisked away from the film set of "How I Live Now" to attend an event over 100 miles away.read more >
Tue, 19th June 2012Helicentre competes with the weather at the Bolesworth Classic and CPOP 2012!In between the wet and windy weather Helicentre managed to put a smile on peoples faces with a fantastic helicopter flight over Cheshire!read more >
Wed, 30th May 2012Become part of the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power with HelicentreTake to the skies on this fantastic helicopter flight and see the Pageant from the airread more >
Fri, 20th April 2012Helicentre fly the Bell 412 Simulator at RAF Shawbury!A trip to RAF Shawbury saw Manley Mere Fly-in competion winner Terry Marsh take control of the Bell 412 Griffin full motion simulator under the eagle eye of FB Heliservices senior simulator Instructor Captain Rob Lewis. Keeping Terry company on the day were Helicentre pilots Barrie Smith, Paul Trevor and Guy Cowper.read more >
Tue, 13th March 2012Wedding Day helicopter flight adds to the magic!Helicentre were delighted to fly newlyweds Hannah and Elliot McGuillan on a fun filled flight from the spectacular setting of Carden Park in Cheshireread more >
Tue, 28th February 2012Love is definitely in the Air!Helicentre had a busy and successful weekend pleasure flying from Liverpool and Barton Airfields, which included a Leap Year proposal opportunity for one lucky couple!read more >
Mon, 6th February 2012Congratulations Brian on your first solo helicopter flight!Congratulations to Brian Jones who today flew solo in a Schweizer H269 CBi helicopter for the first time from our Liverpool Airport base.read more >
Fri, 3rd February 2012Well done Vince on your first solo helicopter flight!Congratulations to Vince Ferguson who today flew solo in a Robinson R44 helicopter for the first time from our Livepool Airport base.read more >
Thu, 26th January 2012RAF Shawbury TourA raffle in aid of the North West Air Ambulance was held at the Helicentre Fly-in at Manley Mere last October. The prize for the winners was an amazing base tour of RAF Shawbury.read more >
Thu, 19th January 2012An unusual visitor to HelicentreThe bright yellow gyrocopter G-FELD paid it's first visit to Helicentre.read more >
Wed, 11th January 2012Helicentre were proud to support the charity OnSide North West at their 2011 Christmas Dinner.OnSide North West is a new charity with one simple aim... to build a network of 21st Century Youth Centre's across the North West, giving young people quality, safe and affordable places to go in their leisure time.read more >
Sat, 10th December 2011Helicentre Achieves IS-BAO Stage 1 AccreditationHelicentre have become the first UK helicopter operator to reach stage 1 accreditation. This is a tremendous achievement for the company and an industry first.For the full Helicentre press release please click here.read more >
Thu, 24th November 2011Vikki Ferguson flys solo! Well Done.Well done to Vikki Ferguson who flew her first solo flight in our Schweizer S300 CBI helicopter from our Liverpool Airport base. Vikki started to fly with Helicentre earlier this year and her flight instructor Jon Rayner is very pleased with her progress.read more >
Fri, 18th November 2011Congratulations Capt Foulston on gaining your Commercial Helicopter LicenseToday Daniel Foulston achieved the ultimate goal of gaining his commercial helicopter pilots license with Helicentre. This is a great achievement and with his license he can start his new career as a professional helicopter pilot.read more >
Wed, 16th November 2011Helen Parry 80th Birthday Helicopter Celebratory FlightHelicentre recently flew 80 year old Helen Parry and her sons Dewi and Huww on a one hour birthday celebration flight over the Vale of Clywdd from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.read more >
Mon, 7th November 2011Well done Eddie on your first solo helicopter flight!Today Eddie Davies flew solo in a helicopter for the first time from our North Wales base at Caernarfon Airport. Eddie took to the skies on his own in our Robinson R22 helicopter G-FOGY. His instructor Richard is extremely pleased with his progress and is looking forward to helping Eddie gain his private helicopter license.read more >
Thu, 27th October 2011Congratulations Stephen on your first solo!Stephen Pearce flew solo today in the Robinson R22 Helicopter G-FOGY from our Caernarfon base in North Wales. Stephen has been training intensively and is soon looking forward gaining his license and converting onto larger helicopters.read more >
Mon, 10th October 2011Manley Mere Fly in a resounding SuccessDespite a very poor forecast a good turnout gathered at Manley Mere to enjoy a delicious Hot Pot lunch and raise money for the North West Air Ambulance. Those that were unable to fly took to four or two wheels...read more >
Thu, 8th September 2011Calling all helicopter pilots! Manley Mere fly-inAll helicopter pilots are welcome to the Helicentre Manley Mere fly-in. This event is held in aid of the North West Air Ambulance. For those flying in there are no landing fees and instructions are available by contacting Helicentre. Everyone is welcome by road or air and barbeque food is available courtesy of Helicentre.read more >
Wed, 17th August 2011Helicopter tours offered to Plas Coch Holiday HomesHelicentre have been working closely with Plas Coch Luxury Holiday Homes offering helicopter tours exclusively for residents. Departing from Plas Coch, the helicopter tours routed around the local Welsh countryside and the Menai Bridges. All the passengers were thrilled with the helicopter ride, especially as it departed from their doorstep!read more >
Fri, 5th August 2011Congratulations Dafydd on your first solo flight!Congratulations to Dafydd Hughes-Griffiths on your first solo helicopter flight from Caernarfon Airport, Wales. Dafydd has been learning since last year in the Robinson R22 Helicopter and his instructor Richard is very pleased with his progress. Well done!read more >
Sat, 23rd July 2011Congratulations Eoin on gaining you helicopter licence!Eoin MacManus successfully passsed his licence skills test with Capt Jon Rayner today to gain his Private Pilot's Licence in Helicopters(PPL(H)). The test was conducted at our Caernarfon North Wales base where Eoin had completed his intensive training over the past few weeks. Congratulations Eoin!read more >
Mon, 18th July 2011Helicentre fly the Cholmondeley Pageant of PowerOver the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (CPOP) helicentre flew helicopter rides to the ticket holders who wanted to feel the real buzz and glamour of flying in a helicopter. The helicopter tours either flew around the pageant or Cheshire depending on the CPOP air display schedule.read more >
Mon, 11th July 2011Helicopter weddings in Wales!Congratulations to Nick & Bethan Lowe who have just got married at Fort Belan and flew in a Helicopter to their reception at Pwllheli. All this was done in secret by the best man and the newlywed couple were delighted (and pretty surprised!) when a helicopter arrived as there transport. Helicentre wishes the Lowe's all the very best for the future.read more >
Wed, 6th July 2011Another couple take to the skies with Helicentre!Helicentre would like to congratulate Tom and Jane Wright on their recent wedding. Following the service at Bunbury Parish Church Tom and Jane took a short ride by vintage car to the helicopter pick up point at nearby Spurstow where Capt Paul Rodgers was standing by with champagne at the ready!read more >
Sun, 26th June 2011Helicentre exhibit at the Cheshire Show 2011Helicentre exhibited at the Cheshire Show on the 25th & 26th June 2011. We had a large stand which included our own hospitality area and a Robinson R44 helicopter that we flew in for display.read more >
Thu, 23rd June 2011Max would like to thank his sponsors HelicentreHelicentre have been sponsoring Max Bladon who is becoming increasingly successful at Karting. Max has recently been racing in the Cheshire Cup at Hooton Park achiving fantastic results and winning the prestigious Cheshire Cup!read more >
Tue, 14th June 2011Helicentre attend Cholmondeley Pageant of Power Press DayHelicentre attended the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (CPOP) press day today. The team flew down from Liverpool in one of our R44 helicopters to exhibit to the press and test the 2011 pageant heliport.read more >
Fri, 10th June 2011Shipping and Maritime Aerial Surveillance and PhotographyHelicentre announces that a new helicopter shipping and maritime surveillance and photography service in now available. From our helicopters we can survey, record and photograph shots and areas that would otherwise be impossible.read more >
Sun, 5th June 2011Congratulations Capt WorstencroftCongratulations Capt Ben Worstencroft and Laura Worstencroft on their marriage at Peckfordton Castle on Sunday 5th May 2011. Ben flew himself, his best man and Capt Rayner into the castle by helicopter to arrive in style!read more >
Sat, 28th May 2011Change your Career - Become A Helicopter Pilot!Helicentre are now offering a free Helicopter Pilot Career Workshop. Our instructors will show you step by step how to gain a commercial helicopter license. The workshop lasts around 2 hours including a tour of our facility and aircraft. Something not to be missed! Call Helicentre for more details.read more >
Thu, 19th May 2011Helicentre Scotland Helicopter Tour - Limited PlacesHelicentre's helicopter tour of Scotland 2011 has limited places left. Destinations on the tour include Barra, Harris, Islay, Lewis, Mull and Skye.read more >
Sun, 8th May 2011Helicentre Exhibit at Dublin Professional Flight Training ExhibitionAt Helicentre we packed our bags and headed across the sea to the Dublin Professional Flight Training Exhibition 2011. Our aim is to provide a realistic career opportunity to aspiring commercial helicopter pilots.read more >
Mon, 2nd May 2011Go Widnes Vikings!Courtesy of the chairman of the Widnes Vikings RLFC, Helicentre was invited to watch them play Toulouse Olympique at the home ground Stobart Stadium in Halton. A great game, great hospitality and a fantastic result!read more >
Sat, 23rd April 2011Helicentre Announces Helicopter Shuttle Service for Chester RacesHelicentre now have a full helicopter shuttle service to Chester Races for the May Festival. This service completes a day out with a champagne reception, full use of our VIP travel facilities and a stunning helicopter flight into the races arriving in style!read more >
Mon, 18th April 2011Helicentre support the North West Air AmbulanceAt the Helicentre open day a competition was held "The R44 Raven II A Check". To enter the competition a donation had to be made to the North West Air Ambulance to support the great work that they do.read more >
Fri, 8th April 2011Helicentre Fly Radio City Competition Winners into AintreeHelicentre flew the Radio City Competition Winners into Aintree today for Ladies Day, and what a day for it! With temperatures reaching 20' and a completely clear sky it looks although the summer has arrived.read more >
Sat, 2nd April 2011Helicentre Open Day SuccessHelicentre's open day at Liverpool Airport proved to be a huge success. The first Robinson R66 Turbine Helicopter in Europe made an appearance on both day offering Helicentre an insite to the brand new design. Helicopter Pilot Career seminars were held and there were competitions in aid of the North West Air Ambulance. A great two days!read more >
Sun, 30th January 2011Dale Williams Flys SoloDale Williams flew his first solo flight today in the Robinson R22 helicopter G-FOGY! Dale has been working hard towards gaining his PPL(H) and completing his first solo flight in a helicopter is a huge step towards his goal.read more >
Fri, 21st January 2011Terence Pettitt Flys soloCongratulations to Terence Pettitt for completing his first flight on his own in the S300 G-DCBI.read more >
Mon, 10th January 2011Well done Bill, first solo!Well done Bill Clynes for completeing your first solo in one of our Robinson R44 helicopters.read more >
Wed, 8th December 2010Congratulations DuncanA congratulations is in order to Duncan Cheadle for completing his first solo flight in the Robinson R44 Raven II, G-CEMC.read more >
Tue, 30th November 2010Date set for Robinson safety courseThe date is set and Helicentre is going to host a Robinson Helicopter safety course on the 5th/6th May 2011.read more >
Mon, 29th November 2010Helicentre Facebook PageHelicentre have now created a Facebook page. For all the latest Helicopter news, videos and discounts follow us on Facebook.read more >
Mon, 1st November 2010Fly over Anfield, home of Liverpool FC in a HelicopterNew Helicopter pleasure flight available! Fly over Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium.read more >
Sun, 31st October 2010Fly over Goodison Park, home of Everton FC in a HelicopterNew Helicopter pleasure flight available! Fly over Everton FC's Goodison Parkread more >
Fri, 13th August 2010Helicentre are first to fly a helicopter into Aintree Racecourse for a WeddingHelicentre fly the newly weds Anthony and Tina Lunt into Aintree Racecourse to hold their wedding reception.read more >
Mon, 29th March 2010Helicentre Liverpool Ltd at Michael Owens's Manor House Racing StablesToday Helicentre Liverpool Ltd flew a Robinson R44 helicopter (G-RRZZ) into Michael Owens's new racing stables , Manor House, Malpas, Cheshire. Coutts Bank kindly sponsored the event.read more >