New Operations Director appointed at Sloane Helicopters

Sloane Helicopters has announced the appointment of Mark Abbey as Operations Director.

This role entails overseeing all operational areas of the company, including maintenance, Part M, logistics, flight operations and flight training.

Before joining Sloane, Abbey was the CEO and Regional Director of CHC EMEA, the most recent role in his 40-year aviation career. He started his career as an Engineering Apprentice at BAE Systems, before progressing to executive positions, such as Managing Director for Hampson Aerospace plc.

His varied career has allowed Abbey to gain a solid technical background, as well as operational and managerial experience.

He said: “I am excited to be joining such a multifaceted company as Sloane. With over 50 years of outstanding services built on trust, expertise and safety, I look forward to commencing my role as the Operations Director, working toward growth and increased resilience for Sloane.”

Chairman of Sloane Helicopters, David George added: “We are pleased to welcome Mark to Sloane Helicopters. His wealth of experience within the aviation industry not only strengthens but brings greater resilience to the management team.

“Mark’s appointment underpins the Company’s long-term investments in support of its continued expansion and forthcoming growth plans. This is an exciting time for the future of Sloane.”

Sloane won the contract to supply two EMS helicopters to the Children’s Air Ambulance in the UK.