| Abbreviation | BHA (former BHAB) |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1969 |
| Legal status | Non-profit organisation |
| Purpose | Helicopter travel in the UK |
| Location |
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Region served | UK |
Membership | Helicopter operating companies |
| Website | British Helicopter Association |
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The British Helicopter Advisory Board was formed in January 1969 at the instigation of some leading members of commercial helicopter companies in the UK. They realised that there was no single authoritative voice speaking for the whole helicopter industry similar to organisations which represent other major aviation interests. In November 2008, it changed its name to the British Helicopter Association. There are about 1100 helicopters on the UK civil register. Helicopters have been used more recently in the UK for emergency services.
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