North Sea flight operator CHC Helicopters records £4.8m loss
North Sea helicopter operator CHC Scotia has recorded a £4.8 million loss in 2023 in what the company described as “challenging industry conditions”.
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Scotland invests £20m in hydrogen-electric aviation firm ZeroAvia
The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has invested £20 million in hydrogen-electric aviation developer ZeroAvia as pat of its latest funding round.
CHC Scotia helicopter workers set to strike across UK in pay dispute
More than 60 Unite Union members employed by CHC Scotia to strike across Aberdeen, Humberside and Norwich airports.
Flights cancelled as storm Otto hits the north and north-east
As 20,000 homes have been left without power in the wake of Storm Otto, North Sea flights from Aberdeen and Shetland are being cancelled and delayed.
Drone flying ‘well above’ height restrictions causes helicopter to turn and avoid it near Bridge of Don in Aberdeen
A helicopter flying near Bridge of Don in Aberdeen had to turn and avoid a drone that was flying “well above” height restrictions.
Aberdeen Airport welcomes first supply of greener aviation fuel
Aberdeen Airport has welcomed its first supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Flights cancelled as Aberdeen Airport ‘suspends operations’ for unscheduled maintenance
Flights to and from a host of UK and international destinations were cancelled or diverted this morning, though helicopter services appear to have been unaffected.
‘Crunching sound’ on CHC helicopter in Aberdeen identified gearbox failure
Investigators have raised safety concerns after discovery of a gearbox failure on a CHC helicopter in Aberdeen after a “crunching sound” was heard.
‘I might have left BP’ for Aberdeen property boom post-Forties
The Aberdeen oil boom after discovery of the giant Forties field nearly tempted one of the former top bosses at BP to leave the company for property development.
UK North Sea seeks asymptomatic testing to help get thousands of people back to work
Asymptomatic testing will be the key “ask from government” to help get thousands of people back to work in the North Sea, according to an industry boss.
North Sea workers to be priority Covid-19 tested at Aberdeen drive-in site
North Sea oil and gas workers are to be given priority Covid-19 testing places alongside emergency service and critical staff.
Aberdeen Airpark to close permanently after 17 years due to coronavirus impact
A family-run Aberdeen business is facing closure this week due to the effects of the coronavirus on air travel.
New flights from Aberdeen to England are ‘important links for offshore industry’
Two new flights have been launched from Aberdeen this week.
New flights announced from Aberdeen to Norway
Aberdeen is to be better connected to Norway with the launch of new flights from the north-east.
Aberdeen Airport staff to strike as security concerns are revealed
Aberdeen Airport staff are set to strike again amid concerns that those drafted in to replace them are overlooking serious security threats.
Scotland’s north airports need £4m lifeline from government
Airports in the north have been forced to ask the Scottish Government for a near-£4 million funding lifeline to keep them operating this year.
Offshore worker fined for drunken air rage rampage which caused almost £1,000 damage
An offshore worker who went on an “exceptionally drunken” air rage rampage causing nearly £1,000 of damage after being thrown off a plane bound for Teeside last year has been fined.
Loganair competes for oil worker business with new routes from Aberdeen
Scottish airline Loganair said yesterday it was going ahead with plans to operate two key routes from Aberdeen.
North Sea helicopter departures ‘delayed or cancelled’
Departures to the North Sea have either been "delayed or cancelled" from a number of Norwegian heliports, according to reports.
New AWPR buses to cut journey times to airport
New bus services were launched yesterday to help business travellers and holidaymakers cut down their travel time to get to the city airport.
New airline group to take off after £2.2m Flybe deal
Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group have swooped on regional airline Flybe in a £2.2 million deal which will see the creation of a new airline group.
Aberdeen airport appoints new managing director
Aberdeen airport has today announced its new managing director.
North Sea copter alliance adds Aberdeen Airport for offshore wind rollout
The North Sea Heliports Alliance (NSHA) has added Aberdeen Airport to its roster as it looks to develop further services for the offshore wind sector.
Aberdeen airport profits jump in 2017 as terminal shakes off downturn
Growing passenger numbers boosted profits at Aberdeen International Airport (AIA) during 2017, the north-east gateway’s latest annual accounts show.
Stable oil price could help lure airlines back to Aberdeen airport
A stable oil price could help lure back airline carriers to Aberdeen airport, its outgoing managing director said today.