Updated: Helicopter operator CHC to cut more than 20 Aberdeen jobs
North Sea helicopter operator CHC is poised to lay off more than 20 employees in Aberdeen amid the crude price slump and Covid-19 pandemic.
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Engineering service firm Babcock International slumped into the red in 2019-20 after suffering hefty impairments largely pinned on the “deteriorating” oil and gas market.
New Covid reality can advance ‘inclusion agenda’, oil chiefs say
With the right leadership, the new working norms created by the Covid-19 lockdown can help advance the “inclusion agenda”, oil industry chiefs said today.
Offshore helicopter chiefs lobby Westminster and Washington as firms fight to ‘survive’ downturn
Industry chiefs are fighting in Westminster and Capitol Hill to support global helicopter firms that operate in the UK North Sea, warning some “will probably not survive”.
Turbulence ahead as UK’s offshore helicopter sector experiences ‘mensis horribilis’
The UK’s crippled offshore helicopter sector faces more financial restructuring, “opportunistic M&A” and possibly even government intervention, according to new analysis.
Covid-19 response required a ‘complete one-eighty’ in operations, copter pilot says
The deadly Covid-19 outbreak has brought about a "complete one-eighty" for North Sea helicopter operators and changed the lives of pilots -- as well as their families.
North Sea ‘chaos’ as more suspected Covid-19 cases spring up
A trade union official has said the North Sea is firmly in the grip of coronavirus “fear” and lamented a perceived lack of leadership.
Emergency declared at Sumburgh Airport after helicopter caught up in lightning strike
An emergency was declared earlier today at Sumburgh Airport after a helicopter taking off was caught up in a lightning storm.
Cream of the crop in oil and gas rewarded
Exceptional oil and gas companies and their dedicated employees were recognised at one of the industry’s most prestigious award ceremonies on Friday night.
Leaders in renewables and safety to be recognised at Gold Awards
Firms which excel in health and safety and renewables will be recognised at the north-east’s prestigious energy awards next month.
CHC Helicopter announces hunt for new acquisitions
CHC has announced it is on the trail for an acquisition opportunity in the helicopter market.
CHC Group chief executive resigns
Helicopter operator CHC Group has announced the resignation of its president and chief executive, Karl Fessenden.
Ministers won’t commit to copter safety inquiry despite union pressure
Trade union bosses have issued fresh calls for a public inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety after a report showed fatigue was a factor in a “near miss” at Aberdeen Airport.
Union to push for helicopter inquiry in wake of ‘disturbing’ report
The RMT trade union has vowed to step up pressure for a public inquiry into offshore helicopter safety after a report showed engineer fatigue contributed to the collapse of an aircraft's landing gear.
‘Lack of experience and fatigue’ contributed to collapse of Aberdeen helicopter’s landing gear
Investigators have said engineers’ “lack of experience and fatigue” contributed to the collapse of a North Sea helicopter's landing gear.
Union boss slams ‘unacceptable’ pressure on workers following helicopter report
A union boss has criticised “unacceptable” pressure on workers in response to a report into a safety incident on a North Sea helicopter.
Copter ‘crack’ response a good example of systems working well, industry chiefs say
The rapid response to a crack found in a North Sea helicopter last week was a “very good example” of the inspection system working well, industry chiefs said.
Helicopter safety under the spotlight at Aberdeen event
Offshore helicopter safety will be under the spotlight at an event in Aberdeen next week.
North Sea helicopter pilots vote for strike action
North Sea helicopter pilots working for CHC have voted to take strike action following a pay dispute.
CHC wins helicopter contract with Cairn Energy
Helicopter operator CHC has announced a new contract win with Capricorn Norge, a subsidiary of Scottish oil exploration firm Cairn Energy.
Bristow considers US-style bankruptcy to end debt woes
The parent company of a North Sea helicopter firm, which also carries out search and rescue operations in the UK, is considering taking US-style bankruptcy to end its debt woes.
CHC helicopters and Aberdeen Uni to research psychology of flight safety
CHC helicopters and Aberdeen University have won a £54,000 grant for a research project into the psychological factors influencing flight safety.
Eddie takes new faces under wing
As the latest recruits make their way at CHC, Eddie Matthews, a helicopter operator in the North Sea, is keeping a watchful eye on their progress.
Sparkling celebration at Energy Snow Ball
The glitterati of the oil and gas industry were treated to a spellbinding evening of food, drinks, music and dancing at The Press and Journal Energy Snow Ball on Saturday.
Apprentice engineers join CHC’s North Sea ranks
A dozen fresh faced apprentice engineers will be joining the ranks at a North Sea helicopter firm as it looks to strengthen its capabilities in the UK.