10 January 2024 – New search & rescue facility receives planning in Solent airport

Planning has been approved for a new search and rescue training facility at the Faraday Business Park in Solent Airport Daedalus.

Fareham Borough Council welcomed the plans by the Bristow Group to build the new facility which is designed by Stride Treglown Architects with UBU landscape.

This multi-million-pound development will see the creation of a unique helicopter crew training facility which will allow Bristow Search and Rescue crews to hone their lifesaving skills in realistic simulated environments.

The facility will also enable training of the many members of the Search and Rescue ‘family’ organisations in safe and controlled situations. In addition, by lowering the training hours flown by helicopters it will support the development of critical Search and Rescue skills while also reducing emissions.

Bristow hosted a public exhibition at Fareham Innovation centre in July where the project team answered questions by the public.