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HeliOperations, a premier provider of helicopter services, is headquartered at Portland Heliport (Osprey Quay) on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England—strategically positioned on the Jurassic Coast with panoramic views of Weymouth Bay. Specializing in military, commercial, maritime, Search and Rescue (SAR), and superyacht operations, the company delivers world-class aviation solutions with a 100% safety record, emphasizing operational excellence, risk reduction, and cost-effective reliability. As the trusted partner for high and ultra-high net worth clients, HeliOperations operates from this state-of-the-art base, with additional sites in Somerton and Culdrose, driving rapid UK expansion. Coordinates: 50°34′12″N 002°26′30″W | Elevation: 15 ft (5 m).

Brief History
Established in 2017 following the acquisition of the former RNAS Portland site (HMS Osprey), HeliOperations has transformed this historic naval aviation hub—dating back to 1917—into a modern center for specialist helicopter training and support. Building on Portland’s legacy in anti-submarine and SAR operations (closed in 1999), the company has secured landmark contracts like the £41 million Royal Navy Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FHSU), while fostering community ties through sponsorships such as the HMS Heron Field Gun team and Portland United FC U18s.