UK rotary operator Starspeed has been awarded IS-BAO Stage 2, making it the first helicopter operator in the UK to achieve this milestone. The company was awarded Stage 1 in 2014. Says director Simon Mitchell: “Starspeed has been committed to achieving the highest possible standards in safety management and helicopter operations since its inception. It is a proud moment for us to be recognised in this way.

“Our success is down to our great team. We have well-motivated experts working in an environment of transparency and trust. However, we are not about to relax; we remain committed to improving standards through technology and training at every available opportunity.”

Starspeed is one of the largest privately-owned helicopter manage-ment, charter and training organisations in Europe.