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Eric Brown Award 2006

The Eric Brown Award for 2006 was given to Michael Wheatley who was a cornerstone of the UK’s helicopter industry for more than quarter of a century, supporting its causes with balance, clarity and common sense. He has represented the helicopter industry on various committees, including the BHAB and General Aviation Manufacturers and Traders Association […]

Eric Brown Award 2005

The Eric Brown Award for 2005 was given to Captain James Lyons in recognition of his efforts to improve helicopter standards and safety. He has worked for both the Civil Aviation Authority and the Joint Aviation Authority. His influence however extends far beyond the UK and Europe in respect of his PC2e concept, which once […]

Eric Brown Award 2004

The Eric Brown Award for 2004 was awarded to Lord Glenarthur, who retired as the BHAB Chairman at the 2004 AGM, and became the BHAB’s first President. He played a key role in raising the profile and importance of helicopter operations, not just in the UK, but throughout the world: Chairman of the British Helicopter […]

BHA President Calls for Post-Brexit Reassurances

The President of the British Helicopter Association, The Lord Glenarthur, has called on the Government to do all in its power to ensure the voice of the UK’s aviation expertise is not wasted, as the country withdraws from the EU. Speaking during a House of Lords Debate on Tuesday 5th July, The Lord Glenarthur said: […]

Bristow Academy Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Rating Scholarship

Bristow Academy’s CFI Rating Scholarship award covers full tuition at Bristow Academy for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) CFI helicopter rating to any graduate of the Bristow Academy Professional Pilot Program, valued at $8,500. The CFI scholarship includes eight weeks of academic instruction and up to 17.5 flight hours. Interested applicants must currently hold a […]

Becoming an Engineer

A career as a licensed aircraft engineer offers excellent job security and the opportunity to live and work almost anywhere in the world. There is not yet a formal nationally recognised licensed engineer training scheme but some larger helicopter operating companies may run apprenticeship schemes from time to time. These schemes vary in nature but […]

Becoming a Pilot

The basic qualification is the Private Pilot License that entitles the pilot to fly on his or her own or with friends; it does not permit him or her to carry fare-paying passengers. Beyond that, those seeking a career as a pilot must qualify for a Commercial Pilot License that entitles them to undertake public […]

The British Helicopter Association Goes Social

The British Helicopter Association has ventured into the world of social media. It now has a Facebook page and Twitter account and will be posting industry updates and news on these sites. Please like us at: https://www.facebook.com/BritishHelicopterAssociation/ And follow us at: @BritishHelicopt The BHA is a non-profit trade organisation that represents the UK’s civil helicopter […]

BHA negotiates exemption from government plans to apply air passenger duty on helicopters

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Special Events Guidance

The following guidance is written so that those involved with helicopters at Special Events will understand the considerations and processes necessary to address the practical safety issues arising once a decision is made to invite helicopters into or near to the event Download the Guideline PDF Here:Special Events Guidance

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