5-Oct-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Belgian based operator NHV have recently taken delivery of their third H175. OO-NSD (Serial #5006) routed into the UK via their current base at Norwich on Tuesday 29th September before flying north to Aberdeen from where it is now based. HeliHub.com understands a second H175 will join it in the coming weeks, ready to start... Read more
5-Oct-2015Source: HeliOffshore
HeliOffshore, the global association for safety in the offshore helicopter industry, has appointed Mr. Francois Lassale in the new role of operations director. Mr. Lassale joins from Vortex, a company providing turnkey aviation solutions, where he was Managing Director. Prior to this, he was director of safety and strategic development for the Presidential Flight, United... Read more
2-Oct-2015Source: LCI
LCI, the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, will be exhibiting at this year’s Helitech International 2015, Europe’s largest rotorcraft exhibition. LCI are at stand E10 With 21 countries represented, Helitech International provides an opportunity for LCI to engage with customers and partners, and showcase the latest developments at the company which is taking... Read more
24-Sep-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Johnson Rice Energy Conference to be held in New Orleans, September 28 – 30, 2015. Jonathan E. Baliff, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bristow Group, and L. Don... Read more
18-Sep-2015Source: Energy Voice
Bond Offshore Helicopters said yesterday it had completed the construction of a new aircraft hangar at Aberdeen International Airport. See Full Story... Read more
14-Sep-2015Source: Oil And Gas
Oil & Gas UK, the representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, today (25 August) announces a number of appointments of member company representatives to its Board with immediate effect. Alan Corbett, managing director at Bristow Helicopters, will represent the aviation sector on the Board, replacing Richard Mintern of Babcock International Group.... Read more
10-Sep-2015Source: CHC
Statoil has exercised options to extend its contract with CHC Helikopter Service AS, securing helicopter search-and-rescue services to its Tampen and Oseberg fields until 2019 in a deal worth over $90 million. CHC will continue to provide offshore search-and-rescue services to the fields using three new technology H225 aircraft. CHC also delivers crew change services... Read more
9-Sep-2015Source: CHC
CHC Group (NYSE:HELI) reported fiscal 2016 first quarter (ended July 31, 2015) consolidated revenue of $376 million, a decline of 18 percent year-over-year driven by unfavorable currency translation effects and challenging operating conditions in the global oil sector. On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased 9 percent. The Company reported a net loss of $47... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: Helibras
Facilities at the modern Training and Simulation Centre (CTS) of Helibras were inaugurated on Friday (21/08) in Rio de Janeiro. The event was attended by Defence Minister Jaques Wagner, Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro Luiz Fernando Bigfoot, City Mayor Eduardo Paes and several civil and military authorities. Strategically located in Rio de Janeiro,... Read more
3-Sep-2015Source: Heli-One
Helicopter operators purchasing pre-owned aircraft will benefit from the extensive customization, engineering and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services offered by Heli-One’s new aircraft sales business line, Heli-One Total Solutions. Heli-One is one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter MRO services and as such is uniquely positioned to provide customers with “Turn Key”... Read more
2-Sep-2015Source: Heli-one
Stavanger, Norway -Heli-One, one of the world’s largest independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has been chosen as Bond Offshore Helicopters’ service partner for an H225G-REDR, 9,000 hour G check. The contract, to be serviced at Heli-One’s Stavanger facility in Norway, constitutes the first major H225 inspection in Bond Offshore Helicopter’s... Read more
2-Sep-2015Source: Airbus
NHV Group has logged the first 1,000 flight hours with the H175, proving this super-medium-sized rotorcraft’s capabilities and reliability in highly demanding operations, especially the transportation of crews and supplies to off-shore oil and gas platforms – the primary mission for which it was designed. The 1,000 hours have been accumulated by NHV’s initial two... Read more
2-Sep-2015Source: Whirly-Girls
The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund has announced an additional five scholarships to be awarded to women in the helicopter aviation industry. The additional scholarships available are due to the commitment of the Bristow Group to support advancing the careers of the international organization’s members. According to Colleen Chen, Whirly-Girl Vice President of Scholarships, the number of... Read more
2-Sep-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Barclays CEO Energy – Power Conference to be held in New York City, September 8 – 10, 2015. Jonathan E. Baliff, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bristow Group,... Read more
1-Sep-2015Source: CAE
The CAE Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre (MPTC), a joint venture of CAE and the Ministry of Finance of Brunei Darussalam, today announced that it plans to become an Approved Training Organization (ATO) according to the guidelines and procedures established by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The CAE Brunei MPTC will be adding a turnkey... Read more
28-Aug-2015Source: HNZ Group
HNZ Group Inc. (TSX: HNZ.A, HNZ.B) (the “Corporation”), an international provider of helicopter transportation and related support services, announced today the appointment of Matthew Wright as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Wright, formerly Manager of Investor Relations and Financial Analysis, has been with the Corporation since January 2014. Mr. Wright holds a Masters... Read more
27-Aug-2015Source: Unite The Union
Ahead of the second anniversary of the Sumburgh offshore helicopter tragedy, Unite has called on the UK government to urgently revisit the recommendation of the previous parliament’s Transport Select Committee for a public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety. The death of four offshore workers when their helicopter ditched in the waters off the Sumburgh coast... Read more
27-Aug-2015Source: Cit
The recent decline in OIL PRICES has affected dozens of support industries that provide services used in producing oil and natural gas. See Full Story... Read more
18-Aug-2015Source: Balpa
Over a third of helicopter pilots operating in the North Sea met last night in Aberdeen at a meeting convened by BALPA to hear an update on the negotiations over planned redundancies. The meeting was appalled to hear the employers’ approach to the redundancies, at the ruthless exploitation of the weak market by the oil... Read more
18-Aug-2015Source: CHC
CHC Group Ltd. (NYSE:HELI), the parent company of CHC Helicopter, plans to issue its release for the fiscal-year 2016 first quarter, which ended July 31, 2015 after MARKET close on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. The following day, Wednesday, September 9, 2015, the company will hold its quarterly results call at 8 a.m. (Eastern Time). The... Read more
18-Aug-2015Source: ERA
Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA), a leading helicopter transport operator based in the United States, today announced that Andrew Puhala has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief FINANCIAL Officer, effective September 14, 2015. Mr. Puhala (45) has an extensive background in senior financial leadership positions in the energy industry, most recently... Read more
18-Aug-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced it is combining its CFO group with its Mergers, Acquisitions and Integration group, and has appointed Don Miller as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Miller is replacing John Briscoe, who will be leaving... Read more
11-Aug-2015Source: Waypoint
Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited (“Waypoint”), the largest independent helicopter lessor, announced that it has closed its second transaction with Lider Taxi Aereo S/A (“Lider”), the leading provider of helicopter services to the Brazilian offshore energy industry. The transaction included the purchase and leaseback of a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter, which will operate in support of offshore... Read more
10-Aug-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share of common stock issued and outstanding at the close of business on September 1, 2015 (the “Record Date”). The dividend will be payable on... Read more
10-Aug-2015Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported a net loss for the June 2015 quarter of $3.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share on a GAAP basis, compared to net income of $44.1 million, or $1.23 per diluted share, in the same period in the prior year. Adjusted net income, which excludes special items and asset disposition effects, decreased 58% to $19.8 million, or $0.56 per diluted... Read more
10-Aug-2015Source: Era Group
Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA) today reported net income of $11.3 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for its second quarter ended June 30, 2015 (“current quarter”) on operating revenues of $70.7 million compared to net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 (“prior year quarter”) of $5.2 million, or $0.26 per diluted share,... Read more
10-Aug-2015Source: PHi
PHI, Inc. (The Nasdaq Global Market: PHII (voting) PHIIK (non-voting)) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. Consolidated operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2015 were $198.5 million, compared to $212.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of $13.6 million. Oil and Gas... Read more
5-Aug-2015Source: BBC
About 50 jobs at Aberdeen helicopter firm CHC are at risk.See Full Story... Read more
28-Jul-2015Source: Nova Systems
The recent announcement by the Bristow Group that 130 jobs are at risk in the UK Sector of the North Sea is an ugly enough headline for an industry that, up until 12 months ago, couldn’t get enough pilots to fill helicopter cockpits around the world. But underlying that announcement, the structural effects on the... Read more
27-Jul-2015Source: CHC
CHC Group Ltd. (NYSE: HELI; the “Company”), the parent company of CHC Helicopter, today announced that on July 23, 2015, the Company was notified by the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) that the trading price of HELI is not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standard that requires a minimum average closing price of... Read more
22-Jul-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Statoil Tanzania AS, operator of Block 2 offshore Tanzania completed a successful exploration programme in May 2015 which also saw the departure of the drillship Discoverer America from Tanzania waters. Since the start of the programme in February 2012, the company drilled 14 wells and made eight discoveries of approximately 22 trillion cubic feet of... Read more
21-Jul-2015Source: Agusta Westland
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today it has signed a contract for the sale of ten AW189 commercial helicopters to RN-Aircraft, a subsidiary of the oil company Rosneft. The contract foresees that the new helicopters will be used for transportation purposes. Delivery of the aircraft is expected between 2015 and 2017. Moreover, as already set out in the... Read more
21-Jul-2015Source: Eastern Daily Press
Nearly 30 people have been left without a job and without redundancy pay after their former employer DanCopter UK’s deal with Shell to transport workers to and from North Sea oil platforms was taken over by CHC Helicopter. See full story... Read more
17-Jul-2015Source: BBC News
The Aberdeen-based company said it was continuing to be hit by a downturn in the North Sea oil and gas industry. See full story... Read more
14-Jul-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) (“Bristow”) today announced that it has called its 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2038 for redemption on August 14, 2015. The redemption price is equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus any accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date. The notes may be converted... Read more
13-Jul-2015Source: GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace congratulates Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, on the recent successful first flight of the Bell 525 Relentless. This is a key milestone in the test program to achieve FAA certification. The Bell 525 brings cutting edge capability to the new super-medium class by combining best-in-class performance characteristics and passenger amenities,... Read more
13-Jul-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today it will release financial results for its fiscal year 2016 first quarter ended June 30, 2015, after the market closes on Thursday, August 6, 2015. In conjunction with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call, which... Read more
8-Jul-2015Source: BBC News
A ruling that investigators should hand over the black box from a North Sea helicopter crash to Scotland’s top law officer is being challenged. See full story... Read more
2-Jul-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the successful first flight of the Bell 525 Relentless. The maiden flight of the super-medium helicopter took place at the company’s aircraft assembly center in Amarillo, Texas. “The Bell 525 was announced at Heli-Expo in 2012, and we are proud to have achieved this milestone. ... Read more
1-Jul-2015Source: The Business Dispatch
Caverton Offshore Support Group PLC (COSG), a leading provider of marine, aviation and logistics services to local and international oil and gas companies in Nigeria has announced that Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has exercised contract extension options with its subsidiary, Caverton Helicopters Limited for a two year period. See Full Story ... Read more
30-Jun-2015Source: CHC
CHC Group (NYSE:HELI), the parent company of CHC Helicopter, reported revenue of $374 million and a net loss of $119 million for its fiscal 2015 fourth quarter, which ended April 30, 2015. Full-year consolidated revenue was $1.7 billion, a decline of 3 percent year-over-year, driven by the impact of currency translation as the U.S. dollar... Read more
30-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Airbus Helicopters is on the point of delivering the 1,000th Dauphin 2 – by which we are including the 365N models including the EC155 (technically the AS365N4). Starting at serial 6001, the authorities in Japan have issued the registration JA08AR to an AS365N3+ with serial 7001. That marks the passing of the 1,000th delivery and... Read more
30-Jun-2015Source: Bond
The new facilities, which can accommodate more than 25,000 passengers a year, include new departure gates, new security areas and a new passenger lounge, all specifically designed with safety, security and comfort in mind. Catering is provided by a local supplier and the building is equipped with wifi, large LCD screens and all the other... Read more
29-Jun-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today a letter of intent (LOI) for two Bell 525s and an order for a 407 GXP signed during the Paris Air Show. Africair will use the helicopters for multiple purposes including corporate VIP transport and oil and gas. “The Bell 525 Relentless is proving to... Read more
29-Jun-2015Source: Herald Guide
Although 29th District Court Judge Timothy Marcel ruled against Tim Mayeaux’s proposed heliport on Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, the Luling resident said he is appealing the decision. See Full Story... Read more
29-Jun-2015Source: Bristow
On June 20, Houston employees partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) to celebrate Bristow’s 60th birthday. The celebration was part of Bristow’s sponsorship as the official BBBS Birthday Sponsor of 2015. The volunteers accompanied 15 unmatched “Littles” (children who are on a waiting list for a big brother or big sister through the program)... Read more
25-Jun-2015Source: Bristow
In the mid-2000s, Bristow had operations across the globe and was capitalizing on the rich heritages of Bristow Helicopters, Air Logistics and Production Management Services. Over the next few years during an unprecedented period of strong market conditions, the company began making several changes to support its vision of one global team setting the standard... Read more
24-Jun-2015Source: Bristow
It’s something many people flying offshore have experienced – bumpy air, foggy skies, an unusual sound – all of which can conspire to get the passenger thinking “What am I doing here?” Bob Egan, an offshore worker for more than 20 years, had those thoughts even though he doesn’t fear flying on helicopters. But a... Read more
24-Jun-2015Source: Bristow
Need to know the exact location of your inbound AW189 to Galliano to make the next crew change as efficient as possible? Bristow has you covered by rolling out its most sophisticated tracking system yet to provide real-time aircraft visibility. With the introduction of web-based eFlight Global Tracking (GT), both Bristow and its clients can... Read more
23-Jun-2015Source: Bristow
If you’ve been in business for 60 years, you have some stories to tell. With a series of articles, interviews and visuals, Bristow is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a look back on the historic events that helped create one of the world’s largest civilian helicopter companies. 1) Alan Bristow formed Bristow Helicopters in 1955... Read more
19-Jun-2015Source: Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll
Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is conducting an investigation to determine whether CHC Group Ltd. (“CHC” or the “Company”), certain of its senior executives and directors who signed the Registration Statement (as defined below) in connection with the Company’s January 16, 2014 initial public offering (the “Offering”), and each of the underwriters for the... Read more
18-Jun-2015Source: Airbus
Southeast Asian oil & gas operator Southern Vietnam Helicopters (VNHS) today signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to overhaul two of its AS332 L2 rotorcraft. Flying offshore operations on a daily basis, these two aircraft will feature a new enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS) once the overhaul work has been completed. The overhaul will... Read more
16-Jun-2015Source: The Scotsman
SURVIVORS of a North Sea helicopter crash in which four people were killed are seeking compensation of over £5 million. See Full Story... Read more
15-Jun-2015Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Milestone Aviation Group, a GE Capital Aviation Services company announced today plans to move forward with a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire 20 Bell 525 Relentless helicopters. These aircraft will serve a variety of roles with Milestone’s lessees around the world, including oil and gas,... Read more
15-Jun-2015Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters, a division of Airbus Group, and Milestone Aviation Group, a GE Capital Aviation Services company and the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced today that Milestone has increased its combined orders and options to a total of 28 H175s, the largest order for Airbus’ new super-medium-lift twin-engine rotorcraft. “We have full confidence in... Read more
15-Jun-2015Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced the certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) of Rig Approach™ for the S-92® helicopter. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Rig Approach provides operators with an automated approach to offshore rig and platform landings. Rig Approach is available as an option on the... Read more
10-Jun-2015Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland announced today that Milestone Aviation Group has signed a firm order for three additional AW139s that will be made available for lease to Milestone’s customers and operators globally. This contract is part of a multi-year commitment signed in September 2013 by Milestone Aviation to purchase up to 45 AgustaWestland helicopters and brings the total... Read more
1-Jun-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation Services are about to receive the two AgustaWestland AW189s they have had on order since at least October 2014 when it was announced by the manufacturer. The pair of helicopters – registered A6-FHB and A6-FHC – are currently en route from the factory in Italy to their new base in the... Read more
26-May-2015Source: stv
Timothy Cousins and David Pountain were at the controls of the Super Puma when it was forced down in May 2012. See Full Story... Read more
20-May-2015Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported net income for the March 2015 fiscal fourth quarter of $15.1 million, or $0.43per diluted share, compared to net income of $30.3 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago. Adjusted net income, which excludes special items and asset disposition effects, decreased 35.3% to $31.8 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, for the March 2015quarter,... Read more
13-May-2015Source: Outerlink
Operators who support global Oil & Gas producers are known for their high standard of helicopter operations. In recent years, the desire to increase connectivity to the aircraft coupled with the sharp decline in world oil prices has posed a particularly difficult economic challenge to those companies. As the need for enhanced safety and reliability... Read more
12-May-2015Source: CAA
Proposals for how the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) could take on the safety certification and approval of offshore helidecks, raising safety levels through a CAA-directed scheme that would have powers to stop flights to helidecks that fail to meet the minimum standards, were announced today as part of a consultation on the area. The... Read more
12-May-2015Source: HeliOffshore
HeliOffshore Chief Executive Officer Gretchen Haskins, in closing remarks yesterday, commended “inclusion, engagement and delivery” to more than 150 leaders attending the Annual Conference and General Meeting of global offshore helicopter association, HeliOffshore. Speaking at the inaugural HeliOffshore conference, Ms. Haskins told industry leaders that, with their commitment and collective might, the offshore helicopter industry... Read more
11-May-2015Source: Bristow
Four instructors from Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria (NCAT) recently completed an intensive training course on helicopter maintenance and engineering at Bristow Academy, with the purpose of bringing the curriculum back to Nigeria to teach future engineers in their home country. The month-long training at the Academy was the culmination of a year-long joint... Read more
6-May-2015Source: Era Group
Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA) today reported break-even net earnings for its first quarter ended March 31, 2015 (“current quarter”) on operating revenues of $67.4 million. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 (“prior year quarter”) was $4.4 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, on operating revenues of $79.4 million. Earnings before interest,... Read more
1-May-2015Source: Falck
Falck Safety Services has recently enhanced its fire training asset, installing a new three-storey fire rig, working in partnership with The Fire Training Group (FTG) located at Aberdeen Airport. The recent investment will enable Falck to continue to provide offshore workers with relevant, bespoke and OPITO-approved fire training courses using state-of-the-art facilities. Falck’s investment will allow... Read more
30-Apr-2015Source: CAA
he UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today announced at the Offshore Helicopter Safety Action Group (OHSAG) a new set of proposals aimed at improving the safety of helicopter operations to the 116 normally unattended offshore installations in the North Sea. The proposals build upon an independent report compiled by Cranfield University, commissioned by the CAA,... Read more
30-Apr-2015Source: Computing
Flying through cloud: Helicopter firm Bristow says ServiceNow ITSM has elevated levels of service. See Full Story... Read more
21-Apr-2015Source: mydigitalfc
Moving ahead its plan to list public sector helicopter operator Pawan Hans, the nodal civil aviation ministry has asked ministry of petroleum and natural gas (MoPNG) to give their views on the proposed initial public offering (IPO). See Full Story... Read more
17-Apr-2015Source: Sikorsky
Rig Approach is a first of its kind functionality on the S-92 helicopter that provides helicopter operators with an automated approach to offshore rigs and platforms. Rig Approach is available as an option on the S-92 helicopter, providing a fully coupled and automated approach capability with a higher safety margin than currently is available with... Read more
6-Apr-2015Source: AQT Solutions
AQT Solutions is pleased to announce that Bristow Helicopters Australia (BHA), part of the global Bristow Group (NYSE:BRS), has selected ATMS (Advanced Training Management System) to manage the currency and training requirements for the BHA aircrew group. ATMS will be used to build BHA’s training curriculums, track and manage qualifications and streamline training processes for... Read more
1-Apr-2015Source: HeliHub.com
Weststar Aviation Services has today started a new contract operating two AW139 helicopters to expand operations for oil and gas exploration under the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority. Weststar are providing the helicopters to Carigali Hess Operating Company and Carigali PTTEPI Operating Company Sdn Bhd. The contract is worth 370 million Malaysian Ringgit ($100M), and will see the pair of helicopters... Read more
1-Apr-2015Source: Evening Express
OFFSHORE workers who fail to comply with new helicopter regulations could end up stranded, according to an offshore medical provider. See Full Story... Read more
19-Mar-2015Source: CHC
Hooman Yazhari started with CHC this week as general counsel and chief administrative officer. Mr. Yazhari is succeeding Michael O’Neill as general counsel. Mr. Yazhari has more than a decade of experience as an executive in the aviation sector, most recently as senior vice president and general counsel of International Lease Finance Corporation, one of... Read more
18-Mar-2015Source: CHC
Anthony DiNota has been promoted to president of Heli-One, CHC’s helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) segment. For most of the past year he has been vice president, Commercial, for Heli-One. Mr. DiNota now oversees the entire organization of the world’s largest independent provider of helicopter MRO services, including MRO operations in Boundary Bay, British... Read more