Excel Charter has six Twin Squirrels among its fleet of ten helicopters based at Stapleford Aerodrome near London. "We put our Twin Squirrels to work in an unrivalled variety of roles," says head of flight operations Ian Perry.

Operators rate the Bell 206B JetRanger as one of the most dependable single engine helicopters. Helga Bihlmaier of Egle Air Services (EAS) says: "It is the most economical turbine helicopter and the worst thing is that Bell is discontinuing production.