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BHS Aviation to become independent aviation company

BHS Aviation GmbH in Bamberg, Germany has received approval to operate as a commercial aviation company from LBA, the German Federal Aviation Office. The Air Operator Certificate (AOC) is the prerequisite for transporting passengers, mail or freight by helicopter in commercial air traffic. In addition, BHS Aviation has been certified as a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) for helicopters and will further expand its helicopter management business on this basis.

To receive the certificate, operators need a well-trained and experienced team that is accredited by the approval authority, comprehensive expertise and a reliable organisation. “The AOC is an important milestone for our German company and is proof of the know-how and experience we have developed over the years,” emphasises Maximilian Stoschek, CEO of BHS Aviation GmbH.

The company was established as Brose Helicopterservice in 2008 to serve the business aviation needs of the international automotive supplier Brose. It entered into commercial aviation in 2016 through a partnership with DC Aviation Stuttgart, a major business jet operator in Europe. In May 2019 BHS acquired DC Aviation Switzerland AG, the helicopter division of its partner with its own AOC for Switzerland. This strategic step helped the newly named BHS Aviation Group expand its portfolio to include aircraft management.

With the German AOC, the company is now able to also offer these services in Germany. They include flight planning and organisation, providing experienced professional pilots and crew members along with maintenance, insurance and optional helicopter chartering services. Moreover, as a full-service provider, BHS Aviation also offers subcharter services to clients who wish to rent business jets.

Receiving the German AOC brings the previous collaboration with DC Aviation Stuttgart to an end. “We are proud that we can now independently offer our clients the full range of services they are accustomed to,” says Stoschek. “Nevertheless, we will remain connected to our partner and continue to offer combined travel with helicopters and jets through a sales partnership.”