Helicharter Wales welcomed a VIP party of MPs today, flying courtesy of National Grid to view the LNG pipeline installation.

 

Pictured with Chief Pilot. Capt. Phil Hall-Davies is Huw Irranca Davies MP, and the group shot shows Nick Ainger MP, Huw Irranca Davies MP, David Mercer of National Grid and Capt. Phil Hall-Davis, Helicharter Wales

 

Pembrokeshire Tourism training provider Gallu, recently organised a visit for owners of  Pembrokeshire based tourism establishments to Helicharter Wales' helicomplex at Haverfordwest Airport.  Representatives of holiday cottage complexes, bed and breakfast, hotels and activity centres all enjoyed a spectacular flight over some beautiful coastal scenery at Newgale, Broad and Little Haven.  With award winning accommodation and unique activities Pembrokeshire is the ultimate destination for that special short break.  Log on to www.gallu.org.uk, www.holidayinpembrokeshire.com for further info.

 

Heather Harries, Chief Executive from Pembrokeshire Tourism, Cllr. Stephen Watkins, Chairman Pembrokeshire County Council and Stephen Crabb MP visited Helicharter Wales early last Summer.  Taking time to explore aviation opportunities in Wales with Managing Director Alison Belton, the party overflew some of the LNG pipeline installation to get an aerial perspective.  Commenting on the business Heather said "I was so impressed with the Helicomplex, the professionalism of all the staff at Helicharter and thedynamic way in which the Company is developing its unique products".  Local MP Stephen Crabb has also become a proud cheerleader for the enterprise. He said "Helicharter is one of the most exciting small businesses in Wales and I am confident that it will go from strength to strength.  t is exactly the kind of firm we want to see expanding in Pembrokeshire and it is vital that we create the conditions here in the county that supports small business growth".

 

With new flight depatures from Swansea Airport and Aberystwyth, and increased marketing on TV, the business has seen a significant growth in passenger numbers this year.  Alison Belton, Manager said "We're delighted to be experiencing such dynamic growth in the business, and have recruited extra professional pilots as a result.   The advantage of course with our product is that we can bring the Helicopter to the people, offering pleasure flights in other Welsh regions".  To date, we have flown over 7,000 passengers and look forward to many more customers experiencing our unique business.