Bristow to merge with rival helicopter firm Era following Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Helicopter operator Bristow has announced plans to merge with US rival Era, three months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Bristow looks forward to ‘new chapter’ after emerging from bankruptcy
The boss at Bristow Group said the helicopter operator was starting a "new chapter" after emerging from bankruptcy.
NHV takes over Petrofac North Sea flights contract
Helicopter operator NHV has clinched a new contract to provide North Sea crew change flights for energy service giant Petrofac.
Pilots approach wrong North Sea platform due to ‘decoy characteristics’
Pilots nearly landed a helicopter on the wrong North Sea platform because they look similar, according to air accident investigators.
Bristow files reorganisation plan following Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Bristow Group has filed a reorganisation plan after entering the US-style Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in May.
CHC Helicopter announces hunt for new acquisitions
CHC has announced it is on the trail for an acquisition opportunity in the helicopter market.
Employment is shifting from shale to offshore, Rystad says
Rystad Energy has analyzed the oilfield service industry sectors with the highest percent change of employment, and found that the main driver of employment is shifting from shale to offshore.
Bristow feels BP ‘trust’ with new North Sea deal
Bristow Group has announced a new, five-year contract with BP to support its North Sea operations.
Troubled Bristow sells Eastern Airways
Troubled US aviation giant Bristow has sold Eastern Airways to the regional carrier’s chief executive and founder.
Bristow files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to fix balance sheet
Bristow Group has filed for US-style Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to restructure and strengthen its balance sheet.
Worker wins nearly £60k in Bristow challenge
A worker in Norway has won nearly £60,000 in lost earnings after she challenged helicopter firm Bristow.
Law firms start investigating Bristow Group
A number of US law firms have announced investigations into Bristow Group on behalf of investors after the firm last week cast doubt on the validity of its finances.
Bristow cancels £430m acquisition of rival firm
North Sea helicopter operator Bristow Group has pulled out of a deal to acquire an international rival for £430 million.
Bristow joins Sleep in the Park to help end homelessness
A team from Bristow Helicopters will brave freezing temperatures tomorrow night for Aberdeen’s Sleep in the Park fundraiser.
Bristow buys rival firm in £430m deal
North Sea helicopter operator Bristow Group is buying an international rival for £430 million.
‘Loose bolt’ discovered on S92 before take off from oil rig
A Sikorsky S92 helicopter is understood to have been halted from leaving a North Sea oil rig due to a "loose bolt".
Aberdeen jobs to be cut amid Bristow restructuring
Aberdeen jobs are to be cut amid a global restructuring by helicopter operator Bristow.
Countdown on for Gold Awards extravaganza
The countdown is officially on to one of the most prestigious events in the north-east’s business calender.
Technical issue forces S-92 back to base
Bristow Helicopters has confirmed that a "technical issue" forced an Sikorsky S-92 to return to base yesterday.
Bristow CEO: ‘Gradual’ oil market to continue for ‘years to come’
The chief executive of helicopter operator Bristow has said the oil market will remain “gradual” for years to come.
BP pulls out of Scatsta aviation partnership
The aviation partnership operating at Scatsta airport has said they are not expecting any immediate changes to the set-up at the north mainland airport after BP confirmed that it is pulling out.
North Sea copter flights delayed as storm bites
Snowy and stormy weather is affecting North Sea flights, with large numbers being put on hold.
Bristow wins five-year ExxonMobil contract in Guyana
Helicopter operator Bristow has announced it has secured a five-year contract for offshore crew changes in Guyana.
Bristow losses widen to £105m as currency exchange rate bites
Losses have widened at Bristow as “challenging” oil sector market conditions and unfavourable currency exchange rates weighed the North Sea helicopter operator down.
North Sea copter flights cancelled amid wind and snow
Offshore helicopter flights are cancelled today as strong winds and snow buffet the north-east.