New Fylde hotel sees partnership with Blackpool helicopter training firm take off

Pilots who use the services of Helispeed at Blackpool Airport, will not only be able to get the required down time and rest, but also take advantage of the Hy hotel’s high-end specification when on the coast for their studies.

Gemma Walker, operations director, at HeliSpeed said: “As a leading professional helicopter training academy and a globally recognised independent school for both beginners and experienced pilots, we needed somewhere that not only provided first-class accommodation but also somewhere that offers flexibility for the pilots.

“With demand for commercial helicopter pilots as high as ever, we have a steady stream of new trainees, who need somewhere comfortable to stay.”

Julia Yates, owner of Hy Hotel, on Clifton Drive North, said: “Helispeed has built up a burgeoning reputation as being the country’s leading helicopter pilot service provider and we’re delighted to have signed this agreement.”