Edmiston, the world leading yacht company, has taken over the title sponsorship of The London Heliport. Coinciding with the heliport’s 60th Anniversary this summer, Edmiston has undertaken a major re-styling of both the interior and exterior terminal, including a complete repaint of the landing, take-off and apron areas. Effective 1st August, the Heliport will be known as The Edmiston London Heliport.
Edmiston Chief Executive, Jamie Edmiston commented; “We have made a
long-term commitment to this key London gateway. For us, this is more
than a branding exercise. Our aim is to bring the rigorous focus, attention to
detail and teamwork that you would find on board a large yacht – to the operation
of the heliport. Working in close partnership with the management and
owners of London Heliport, our objective is to deliver the best possible
experience for clients using the Heliport.”
“With this collaboration with Edmiston we are entering an exciting new era,”
said London Heliport General Manager Simon Hutchins. “Edmiston is a prestigious
luxury brand to align with and Jamie Edmiston has overseen a significant
investment that has revitalised the whole look of the heliport.”
The London Heliport continues to thrive as the capital’s only licensed heliport serving business and private movements, police and medevac missions. It is home to The London Helicopter sight-seeing business and a number of helicopter charter tech companies. For the first six months of 2019 business and private movements totaled 4,401. This represents a 39% growth since 2012 when the Reuben Brothers acquired the heliport in February that year. Interlining with business jet activity continues to account for nearly 25% of movements with commercial operators departing London Biggin Hill, Luton, London Oxford, Farnborough and Stansted Airports.
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ABOUT THE LONDON HELIPORT
The London Heliport in Battersea, just south of Chelsea Harbour, is the only
CAA approved heliport in the Capital with approval to handle 12,000 take-offs
and landings per year. It has been in operation since 1959, providing
essential services to the business community and emergency services, such as
the Air Ambulance (HEMS) and Police Air Support units. Located on
the River Thames between the Battersea and Wandsworth bridges, the heliport
caters for both business and leisure customers requiring fast access in and out
of the City.
The London Heliport has been wholly owned by the Reuben Brothers since its
acquisition at the end of February 2012. Reuben Brothers’ investment
activities include private equity, real estate, and debt financing. Businesses
include London Oxford Airport, data centres, race courses, shipping,
public houses, hotels, technology and media.
The London Heliport runs its own helicopter charter brokerage charter@londonheliport.co.uk
enabling the heliport to offer a swift and reliable response to charter
enquiries. London Helicopter’s popular seat-only sightseeing flights
offer a separate entrance to board and welcome passengers so that VIP
customers’ needs for discretion and quick turnarounds remain uncompromised.
ABOUT EDMISTON YACHTS
With offices in London, Monaco, New York and Mexico City, as well
as representation in a number of key global cities, Edmiston is one
of the world’s leading large yacht companies. With expertise across all
disciplines – sale and purchase, charter, yacht management and new
construction – the company works with some of the highest profile and
recognisable yachts in the world.
