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“Imagine if I could build the helicopter that I’ve always wanted.”

The story behind the dream of building your own helicopter.

I CAN'T REALLY REMEMBER NOT HAVING THIS DEEP, BURNING DESIRE INSIDE TO BUILD THIS HELICOPTER.

Jason Hill

Founder, Chairman and Chief Engineer

REDEFINING GENERAL AVIATION

Hill Helicopters is building a revolutionary, luxury, 5-seat helicopter. The HX50 satisfies a long-unfulfilled demand in the aviation market for a modern, stylish and affordable rotary aircraft. Its composite design, interior luxury and advanced powerplant makes supercar styling, performance and comfort available to helicopter buyers for the first time. The aircraft and engine are all British designed and built in Hill’s own factory. By eliminating expensive supply chains, Hill has dramatically reduced the cost of helicopter ownership and operation. The biofuel-ready engine and cellulose biowaste fuel solution introduce a commercially and technically achievable path to net-zero in general aviation.

Reflecting the gap in the market that it fills, the response to the Hill helicopter has exceeded all expectations. HX50 has become the world’s fastest selling helicopter -- redefining the general aviation market globally.

Our Team

Leadership

Jason Hill

Founder, Chairman and Chief Engineer

The HX50 evolved from the childhood dream of Jason Hill. Growing-up in England in the 1980s, he watched Airwolf, the American TV military drama series featuring a fictional advanced supersonic assault helicopter with stealth capabilities. That experience triggered a burning ambition in Jason to fly a helicopter just like the one in the TV show. When Jason learned that his dream aircraft with supercar styling, performance and comfort did not exist in real life, he decided to design and built it himself. That became his life-long mission.

After taking a first-class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering degree from Aston University, Jason went to work in Yeovil with AgustaWestland (now Leonardo), the military and commercial helicopter manufacturer. AgustaWestland sponsored his doctorate in Computational Aerodynamics at Cranfield University. Jason also travelled to California where he trained and obtained his private pilot licence for helicopters (PPL(H)).

Jason left AgustaWestland in 2007 to establish his own engineering consulting business, Dynamiq Engineering. When he and his engineering team were not solving complex engineering problems for their clients, they were designing and developing the HX50.

By 2020, the HX50 project was sufficiently advanced and had gained enough interest and support among other, equally frustrated helicopter pilots for Dr Hill to accept advance orders for the HX50.

The Hill Group was formed in July 2020 and the first orders were signed.

Peter Teare

Peter Teare

Chief Executive Officer

Michelle Eccleshall

Michelle Eccleshall

Finance Director

Mark Webb

Mark Webb

Production Director

Our Team

Engineering

Craig Jones

Craig Jones

Chief Mechanical Engineer

Robin Mills

Robin Mills

Chief Mechanical Systems Validation Engineer

Dean Ridgway

Dean Ridgway

Chief Composites Engineer

Dr Stuart Moffatt

Dr Stuart Moffatt

Chief Performance, Dynamics and Loads Engineer

Eric Welch

Eric Welch

Chief Avionics and Electrical Engineer

Dr Zhenyn Wang

Dr Zhenyn Wang

Chief Power Electronics Engineer

Dr Ganeish Velmurugan

Dr Ganeish Velmurugan

Chief Software Specialist

Brian Smith

Brian Smith

Chief Engine Design Engineer

Pawell Kapelanczyk

Pawell Kapelanczyk

Chief Engine Structural Engineer

Henry Morshead

Henry Morshead

Chief Designer

Careers

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the aviation and technology industries. Join our community of innovators dedicated to making a significant—and immediate—contribution to the future of sustainable mobility. Explore our career opportunities and be part of the revolution.

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HELICOPTER FLIGHT
MORE ATTAINABLE THAN EVER

Experience the HX50, where advanced technology meets unparalleled design to redefine helicopter flight. Our innovative approach removes the complexity of traditional controls, replacing them with an intuitive, immersive, and joyful flying experience.

Rediscover the essence of flight with the HX50's vertical lift-off capabilities, smooth handling, and seamless integration with the sky. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or a newcomer, the HX50 invites you to explore new horizons and embark on journeys limited only by your imagination.

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Are you interested in the HX50? Book your spot in our group presentation and learn why the HX50 will be better than your current helicopter.

What's in the presentation

Who

Mischa Gelb (aka Pilot Yellow) and Ruben Dias

What

Exclusive full details about the HX50 not yet available to the public

How

30 minutes presentation + Q&A

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Unit 3, Shackleton Way
Stafford, ST16 1GY
United Kingdom

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