Babcock denies reports of ‘£100m hit’ on North Sea helicopter business
Engineering giant Babcock International has denied a report from a major news outlet that the firm will take a £100million impairment charge on its North Sea helicopter business.
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Sikorsky says technical issue with S92 on North Sea platform ‘isolated’
A fault which left a helicopter stuck on a North Sea platform was "isolated" to that particular aircraft, manufacturer Sikorsky has said.
Stranded bird rescued from North Sea rig
Some unusual cargo was recently picked up by a pair of North Sea pilots when an exhausted bird became stranded on an oil rig.
Babcock wins Taqa copter contract
Helicopter operator Babcock has won a North Sea contract with Taqa.
Treasures of wave and tidal to be explored at Aberdeen event
The National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) has announced that it will host a workshop next week to explore opportunities in wave and tidal energy.
North copter firms act to close gender gap in salary
A woman helicopter pilot working in Aberdeen said yesterday that greater encouragement was needed from schools and the aviation industry to turn the tide on poor female pilot numbers and the gender pay gap.
Significant gender pay gap found within largest north-east energy firms
North-east energy firms have pledged to address the gap between the average pay of men and women in the sector.
150 jobs to go at Babcock Rosyth
Fife has been dealt another jobs blow with confirmation that 150 jobs are to go at Babcock’s Rosyth yard.
North Sea copter flights delayed as storm bites
Snowy and stormy weather is affecting North Sea flights, with large numbers being put on hold.
Babcock cautious over sales but assures profits on track
Defence supplier Babcock International has cautioned over its full-year sales, amid ongoing tough trading in the oil and gas sector and a slowdown in the market for defence contracts.
FTSE 100 follows global stocks higher amid enthusiasm over US tax reform
The prospect of US tax reforms has buoyed global stock markets but knocked the dollar, sending UK shares and sterling higher.
Babcock inks 10-year Sellafield nuclear deal
Babcock has been awarded a 10-year contract to supply the Sellafield nuclear site with specialist handling and containment systems.
North Sea copter flights cancelled amid wind and snow
Offshore helicopter flights are cancelled today as strong winds and snow buffet the north-east.
Storm Caroline causes North Sea flight disruption
North Sea helicopter flights have been disrupted by the arrival of Storm Caroline.
Copter returns to service following claims door ‘opened’ during flight
A helicopter has been given a clean bill of health following claims that one of its doors opened mid-flight.
Helicopters to harbour for new AHB chief
A North Sea oil and gas helicopter boss is swapping aviation for a maritime role as the new chief executive of Aberdeen Harbour Board (AHB).
Babcock to help Centrica prepare for Rough platforms decommissioning
Centrica has enlisted Babcock International to help it plan the decommissioning of the Rough 47/8A platforms and infrastructure in the southern North Sea.
North Sea chopper landed on wrong platform
A North Sea helicopter landed on the wrong offshore platform after one of the crew punched in the wrong code during flight planning, it has emerged.
Video: Rampion wind farm substation sets off from Rosyth base
The substation topside for E.ON’s Rampion wind farm project has made the voyage from Rosyth to the south coast of England.
Orkney hopes to become centre of LNG supply
A project launched this week could see Orkney become a hub for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies in the north of Scotland.
Persistence pays off as NHV opens Aberdeen heliport
Persistence paid off for NHV yesterday when the Belgian helicopter operator officially unveiled its heliport in Aberdeen, several years after deciding to come to Scotland.
North Sea flight hours up 50% for S-92s since Norway helicopter crash
The number of hours flown by Sikorsky S-92 helicopters in the North Sea has gone up 50% since Super Pumas were grounded following a fatal crash in Norway.
Babcock wins contract for Beatrice offshore transformer modules
Babcock has been awarded a contract to build two offshore transformer modules for SSE's Beatrice windfarm off the Scottish coast.
Wood Group’s $120million win with Babcock will support 400 jobs
Wood Group has landed a $120million contract with Babcock International.
Dounreay decom boosts Babcock sales
Ongoing nuclear decommissioning work at Dounreay has boosted sales at Babcock International.