Ace Aviation of Poland is stepping up its search for a long-term business partner to develop charter and contract helicopter business.

Arek Zoltowski, trade director, confirmed that Ace Aviation, established in 1992, has opened negotiations with two companies. He said: "It is very important that the new partner comes with a long-term commitment to develop an agreed business plan."

Ace Aviation has a Bell 206 JetRanger leased from major shareholder German Blue Helicopter based in Frankfurt.

Zoltowski, founder of Ace Aviation, said that there was great potential in Poland to develop vip charter business, supply helicopters for government contract work including border control, and to get in on the ground floor of future sales demand.

Ace is seeking a partner that could cost-effectively provide one or two helicopters for immediate operations.