Helicopter hangar NHV

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Noordzee Helicopters Vlaanderen | Wick John O’Groats Airport, Scotland Rubb aviation building flies north to support international aviation company’s offshore projects. A civilian helicopter operator has selected a Rubb Military aircraft hangar to enhance its helicopter operations and facilities at Wick John O’Groats Airport, Scotland. The storage and maintenance hangar will be used by NHV UK, which is part of the global NHV Group (Noordzee Helicopters Vlaanderen), a fast growing international helicopter service company with contracts all over the world. NHV provides helicopter support for various offshore activities including transporting personnel and freight to and from offshore oil and gas platforms, transporting harbour pilots, winching crew and supplies to wind turbines, HEMS and search and rescue operations. NHV’s aircraft storage facility from Rubb’s Expeditionary Forces Aircraft Shelter System (EFASS) range features a span width of 20m x 44m long with a closed rear gable end. Access is via a 17.7m wide x 5.5m high Heli-Door. The door is electrically operated via two slow moving helical geared motors, with emergency hand operation capability. This system does not require a base foundation or ramps. The door goes up and down at the touch of a button. Locking and safety devices operate automatically.