Babcock’s Aviation sector delivers critical and vital services in 14 countries around the world. With unrivalled expertise we are capable, agile and ready for action. Through our proven experience and unwavering focus on safe and efficient delivery, we are a trusted name in a complex world. Every day lives, livelihoods, safety and security depend on the operations we fly and enable. We operate in the emergency services, military air, and oil and gas sectors providing lifesaving search and rescue flights, emergency environmental operations, integrated military engineering, training and facilities services, and critical crew change services in the North Sea. We take great pride in the considerable depth and breadth of our people’s knowledge, expertise and commitment. Working with customers throughout the world, we operate whatever the demand, demonstrating flexibility, agility and enthusiasm.
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and New Year.
Wishing our employees, customers, partners and followers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year! While many of us will be looking forward to a break over the festive period, we’d like to recognise and thank those who will be continuing to work to create a safe and secure world, together. We look forward to working with you all in 2025.
As Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's aviation partner, we're proud to have supported them in their mission to deliver critical care during the redevelopment of their Strensham airbase. 🚁
🚁 Thank You, Babcock! 🚁 We’re incredibly grateful to Babcock International Group for supporting us during the redevelopment of our Strensham airbase. Thanks to their facilities at Staverton Airfield, we’ve continued delivering lifesaving care across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and beyond. Since launching 24/7 operations in January 2024, missions in Gloucestershire have increased by 94%. Babcock’s partnership ensures seamless operations and supports our critical care crews. Read more here 📰 https://lnkd.in/dnwau7Uw #MidlandsAirAmbulanceCharity #Babcock #LifesavingCare #Strensham
Congratulations to our photographer Andrew at RAF Cranwell for recently winning the Royal Air Force (RAF) Photographer of the Year award for his stunning portfolio of imagery capturing life in the RAF. His winning portfolio consisted of six images that showed a variety of skills in different photographic techniques. Andrew said: “Winning RAF Photographer of the Year is an incredible honour. It represents passion, hard work and a commitment to the art of storytelling through photography.” Well done, Andrew!
We’re proud to be supporting the RAF Central Fund to deliver sporting opportunities to serving personnel in 2025. Chloe Barker, Managing Director of Babcock’s UK Aviation business, said: “We have a long-standing relationship with the Royal Air Force (RAF), working closely with them to deliver their air power capabilities, as well as providing employment opportunities for service leavers and reservists. “This partnership with the RAF Central Fund not only reinforces our relationship, but enables us to further strengthen our support by enabling serving RAF personnel to learn and develop new skills, access exciting opportunities and overcome challenges and adversity. Importantly, it also provides personnel time to focus on their physical and mental wellbeing.”
The RAF Central Fund is delighted to announce that after a successful first year, Babcock - Aviation Sector, the defence and aerospace company, has agreed to continue its partnership as a proud supporter of RAF Sport into 2025. The support of Babcock, marks a significant positive impact to serving personnel across a wide range of sports in which the RAF participate, coach and officiate. In addition to supporting RAF Sport as a whole, Babcock will continue to be proud supporters of RAF Hockey, RAF Football, RAF Cycling and for the first time, RAF Angling. CEO of the RAF Central Fund, Ross Perriam commented: “Sponsorship for RAF Sport from organisations such as Babcock is vital to the provision of physical activity in the RAF that is enjoyed by so many. Thanks to this collaboration, even more personnel will now be able to benefit as a direct result of this extended support. The funding Babcock provide will go towards kit and equipment required to play sport safely and enjoyably. It also helps to support the delivery of new-member engagement activities, development training and all-important tournaments and championships – whether that is RAF stations playing against each other, inter-service level competitions or even at elite level events. We are also delighted that RAF Sport enters into a genuine two-way relationship and we in turn look forward to helping to deliver value back to Babcock and its employees.” Chloe Barker, Managing Director of Babcock’s UK Aviation business, added: “We have a long-standing relationship with the RAF, working closely with them to deliver their air power capabilities, as well as providing employment opportunities for service leavers and reservists. This partnership with the RAF Central Fund not only reinforces our relationship, but enables us to further strengthen our support by enabling serving RAF personnel to learn and develop new skills, access exciting opportunities and overcome challenges and adversity. Importantly, it also provides personnel space to focus on their physical and mental wellbeing.” The RAF Central Fund is a charity which supports 54 sports associations and over 14,000 service personnel in developing their full potential through sport and physical activities. If you are interested in working with the Central Fund, you can contact our Commercial team via email to rafsport@rafcf.org.uk. #RAFSport #Babcock #Sponsorship #Hockey #Football #Angling #Cycling
We recently attended the New Generation Aviation International Conference in Warsaw, engaging in discussions with armed forces and industry leaders on how we can support the delivery of the Polish Air Force’s future air power requirements. Our Head of Aviation Solutions, Meirion Roscoe, participated in a panel discussion on the modernisation of the Polish Air Force and the benefits of industry and military working side by side to deliver aviation training and ensure operational capability.
We’ve been Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s aviation partner for over 33 years and together we have responded to over 75,000 lifesaving missions. We’re proud to be supporting the charity and look forward to ensuring our pilots are ready for take off in 2025 🚁
🚁 Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Reaches New Heights with #H145 Helicopter Purchase 🚁 We’re proud to announce the purchase of our new H145 helicopter from Airbus Helicopters, set to take flight in 2025 from our Tatenhill airbase. This advanced aircraft will enhance our ability to deliver vital care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, and the surrounding regions. This milestone means we will now own all three of its operational helicopters. Our ability to provide advanced pre-hospital emergency care will continue to expand, thanks to the generous support of Denise Coates Foundation, The Kildare Trust, and our local community. We are currently working with our aviation partner Babcock International Group, to ensure our pilots are ready to operate the new aircraft. Here’s to an even brighter future of lifesaving missions in the Midlands 🙌 Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4gqa8wz #MidlandsAirAmbulanceCharity #HEMS #Airbus #Babcock
Today is #InternationalCivilAviationDay and an opportunity to recognise and celebrate our colleagues. In UK, Australia, Canada and France our highly trained pilots and medical staff provide aerial emergency medical services, aerial search and rescue operations and aerial firefighting missions, supported by our in-house engineering teams and operational control centres. Thank you for delivering on our purpose to create a safe and secure world, together.
Congratulations to Captain Norris, who won the prestigious Pilot of the Year Award at the Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence for his commitment during his 18-year tenure at the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA). This is the second time Captain Norris has won this award and the fourth year in a row a Babcock pilot has received this accolade. Captain Norris, said: “Although I recently retired from the role, it means so much to be representing Babcock and EAAA. I’ve flown approximately 3,800 helicopter emergency missions for the charity and it’s a privilege to have helped provide critical care to so many people.” The Air Ambulance UK Awards of Excellence recognise the professionalism, excellence and dedication of the air ambulance community. Captain Norris, we’re so proud of you!
Congratulations to our five new apprentices who recently started on the Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeships scheme on our Hawk contract at RAF Valley in Anglesey. Over the next two years, they’ll be completing their NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering with Grŵp Llandrillo Menai and gaining practical hands on experience helping to maintain the Royal Air Force’s fleet of 28 Hawk T2 aircraft and the world-famous Red Arrows. We’re excited to be supporting them as they embark on a career in aviation. Good luck! Llongyfarchiadau i’r grwp a pob lwc!
We were recognised by the The Air and Space Power Association (ASPA) for our role in providing vital support to the next generation of Ukrainian Air Force pilots as they prepare to fly F-16 fighter jets. In partnership with the Royal Air Force (RAF) Number 6 Flying Training School (6FTS) we received the ASPA Annual Award for delivering a programme of ‘national importance that is a true example of Whole Force collaboration’. Chloe Barker, Managing Director for our UK Aviation business, said: “Winning this award alongside 6FTS is an honour and demonstrates the importance of working by the customer’s side and enabling them to fulfil their duty. “Well done to everyone who has played a key role in delivering the Ukrainian Elementary Flying Training Programme.”