10 deaths in five years from oil and gas helicopter sector
There have been 10 deaths over a five-year period for the oil and gas helicopter sector, according to new data.
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Lack of helicopter parts could hit production, says Norway oil minister
Norway’s energy minister has said oil and gas activity may be hit by a lack spare parts for S-92 helicopters.
Norway follows UK with ‘extra broad’ worker requirements for helicopters
Norway is to follow the UK with special safety requirements for “extra broad” offshore workers going into helicopters.
UK energy sector marks decade without fatal helicopter crash
Experts have called for vigilance, pointing to "warnings from history".
Lack of S-92 helicopter parts stifling growth, says Bristow CEO
The CEO of Bristow (NYSE: VTOL) has criticised “significant delays” for spare parts for S-92 helicopters, stifling the firm’s global growth.
Met Office snow and ice warning halts helicopters in Aberdeen
The veil of snow cloaking the north-east of Scotland has brought many services to a halt in Aberdeen and offshore bound helicopters are no exception.
Bond Helicopters flies back into the North Sea with major contract with Perenco
Following a return to the North Sea, aviation company Bond Helicopters has bagged a 5-year contract with Perenco, for five AW139 helicopters to operate from Norwich Airport.
New helicopters needed to ‘meet demand’ as number of available S-92s dries up
There will have to be “new orders of offshore helicopters” to meet demand growth with “things looking up” in the oil and gas sector.
‘Significant loss’ of competition from CHC Babcock merger – watchdog
The market watchdog has said that the takeover of Babcock Aviation by CHC Helicopters would lead to a “significant loss” of competition in the North Sea, as its final decision looms.
Bristow with high hopes for oil and gas despite ‘disappointing results’
Helicopter operator Bristow (NYSE: VTOL) has posted a set of “disappointing financial results” as a combination of issues, including Hurricane Ida, dented profits.
Babcock takeover ‘removes the weakest competitor’ in the North Sea, says CHC
CHC has told competition authorities that its takeover target of Babcock Aviation is “not a particularly serious competitive threat” to the company.
Bristow Helicopters UK business narrows losses but total debt rockets to £1.68bn
The UK arm of US helicopter giant Bristow has reported a narrowing of annual losses but it continues to rely heavily on goodwill from its parent.
CHC given five days to address ‘competition concerns’ over Babcock helicopter takeover
CHC helicopter has been given five days to address “concerns” raised by the competition watchdog over its takeover of rival Babcock before an investigation is escalated.
Bristow lands contract extensions with Equinor, Shell and Neptune in Norway
Bristow has announced a series of contract extensions for helicopter operations with Equinor, Shell and Neptune Energy in Norway.
CHC beats rivals to new Taqa North Sea helicopter contract
CHC has beat its incumbent rivals to a newly-formed Taqa helicopter contract in the central North Sea.
Bristow narrows losses in first year since Chapter 11
Bristow has narrowed its losses substantially in the first full year since emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Babcock takes £5.2million hit on ‘loss-making contracts’
Babcock took a £5.2million hit for “loss-making contracts” for its North Sea helicopter business in the 2020 financial year.
‘Rapid growth’ forecast for offshore wind with 100 extra helicopters required by 2030
“Rapid growth” is being forecast for the offshore wind helicopter market, with nearly 100 extra aircraft needed by 2030.
Bristow predicts ‘challenging conditions’ to persist into 2021, sells off 10 Super Puma helicopters
Bristow has predicted “challenging conditions” will persist for the offshore oil and gas market for the next year.
Bristow appoints new chief financial officer
Bristow Group has appointed a new chief financial officer after a merger with rival Era and re-emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
CHC says contract price cuts could impact safety
Helicopter operator CHC has warned that “unsustainable” contract pricing could affect training and development after losing a major deal with oil and gas firm Total.
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.
Helicopter operators Bristow, Era complete merger
Helicopter operators Bristow Group and Era have finalised their merger.
Private jet hire firm eyes offshore helicopter market
A firm that specialises in private jet hire for clients including “entertainment legends, royalty and blue-chip companies” is eyeing a move into the offshore helicopter market.
MP demands answers over Brexit impact on North Sea helicopter safety
An MP has demanded answers from the UK Government over the future of post-Brexit safety rules for North Sea helicopters.