About the school
Northumbria Helicopters is a flight training organisation based at Newcastle International Airport in the United Kingdom. It is a declared training organisation regulated by the UK CAA under reference GBR.DTO.0018. The school offers training courses for private and commercial helicopter pilot licences, night ratings, and type ratings. Flight training for the private pilot licence is conducted in the Robinson R44 helicopter.
Summary of the school's register entry and website, compiled Oct 2026.Approval and register
4 approved courses
- NR(H)
- PPL(H)
- TR (H) Bell 206
- TR (H) R44
Courses and prices
| COURSE | DURATION | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPL(H) - 45 Hour PPL(H) Course (Robinson R44) PPL(H) | A minimum of 45 hours flight instruction, at least 10 of which must be pilot in command | £21,500 + VAT checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask |
| PPL(H) - One Hour (Robinson R44) PPL(H) | On request | Ask | |
| CPL(H) | The CPL(H) course is to be considered full-time, and can usually be completed within 3-4 weeks. | On request | Ask |
| Five Hour Type Rating (Robinson R44) Type rating | £2,975 + VAT checked Oct 2026 · Source | Ask | |
| Night Rating Night rating | On request | Ask | |
| CPL Hour Building - Robinson R44 One Hour Other training course | On request | Ask |
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Location
Questions about Northumbria Helicopters
Where is Northumbria Helicopters located?
Northumbria Helicopters is based in the United Kingdom, at Fairoaks Airport (EGTF). Address: Southside Newcastle International Airport, Woolsingham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 8BT.
Is Northumbria Helicopters an approved flight school?
Yes. Northumbria Helicopters is a Declared Training Organisation (DTO) (number GBR.DTO.0018), listed by UK CAA. We checked the register in October 2026.
Which courses does Northumbria Helicopters offer?
The school lists 6 courses: PPL(H) - 45 Hour PPL(H) Course (Robinson R44), PPL(H) - One Hour (Robinson R44), CPL(H), Five Hour Type Rating (Robinson R44), Night Rating and CPL Hour Building - Robinson R44 One Hour.
How much does training at Northumbria Helicopters cost?
The school publishes prices for 2 courses, for example PPL(H) - 45 Hour PPL(H) Course (Robinson R44): £21,500 + VAT; Five Hour Type Rating (Robinson R44): £2,975 + VAT. Prices as published by the school, checked in October 2026.
Which aircraft does Northumbria Helicopters use?
The school's website lists: Robinson R44.
How do I contact Northumbria Helicopters?
You can reach the school through its website, or send a request with the form on this page.
