OMNI, October 28, 2024 - Rio de Janeiro - Omni Táxi Aéreo, an affiliate of Omni Helicopters International (OHI) Group, has been selected by Equinor Brazil to operate a new contract, providing helicopter services for their offshore activities at the Bacalhau field, located in the Santos Basin. The basin, currently under full development, will host one of the largest FPSOs in the world, with a production capacity of up to 220,000 barrels of oil per day.
Operations will be conducted from Omni Táxi Aéreo's base at Jacarepaguá Airport in Rio de Janeiro.
Omni will deploy three helicopters to fulfil this contract: a heavy helicopter model, the Sikorsky S92 and two super-medium aircraft, the Leonardo AW189 and Airbus H175 models. Super-medium aircraft models are recognized for their modernity, comfort and efficiency, offering a reduction of approximately 25% in CO2 emissions compared to larger helicopters. Omni is the only company in Brazil operating the AW189 and H175 models.
Décio Galvão, Omni Táxi Aéreo's commercial director, said “The inclusion of such prestigious client as Equinor, well known worldwide for their safety standards, is a recognition of our teams' commitment to constantly improving procedures and increasing the safety and quality standards of our services”
Leonardo AW189 helicopter
About Omni Táxi Aéreo : OMNI Táxi Aéreo was founded in December 2000 on the pillars of safety, unity, transparency, integrity and creativity. It is a leader in offshore air transportation in Latin America, offering high capacity to serve clients in the Oil & Gas and Energy markets. It offers crew change services, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire Fighting, Search and Rescue operations, as well as specialized Cargo Transport services in remote and challenging locations. Omni Air Taxi is part of the Omni Helicopters International Group (OHI).
Omni is the only Brazilian civil operator authorized by ANAC to hoist people with a winch. Besides Brazil, the OHI Group offers this service in Guyana, with a Sikorsky S92 aircraft dedicated to search and rescue missions.
About Omni Helicopters International: Omni Helicopters International (OHI), founded in Portugal in the 90s, stands at the forefront of Latin America's air mobility and delivery solutions sector. As the region's largest provider of these services, OHI caters to diverse customer groups across multiple segments, ensuring seamless and efficient solutions.
Through its subsidiaries Omni Taxi Aéreo in Brazil, Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc., and Omni Helicopters International Mozambique, OHI offers unmatched capability and capacity to serve offshore customers in the fastest growing offshore energy markets. The company's extensive portfolio includes Crew Change, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Firefighting, Search and Rescue operations, as well as highly specialized Cargo and Utility services in remote and challenging locations.
In line with its commitment to innovation and sustainability, OHI has two groundbreaking ventures: OHI Unmanned, a specialist division focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) services, and Revo, a premium advanced air mobility (AAM) solution provider.
Operations will be conducted from Omni Táxi Aéreo's base at Jacarepaguá Airport in Rio de Janeiro.
Omni will deploy three helicopters to fulfil this contract: a heavy helicopter model, the Sikorsky S92 and two super-medium aircraft, the Leonardo AW189 and Airbus H175 models. Super-medium aircraft models are recognized for their modernity, comfort and efficiency, offering a reduction of approximately 25% in CO2 emissions compared to larger helicopters. Omni is the only company in Brazil operating the AW189 and H175 models.
Décio Galvão, Omni Táxi Aéreo's commercial director, said “The inclusion of such prestigious client as Equinor, well known worldwide for their safety standards, is a recognition of our teams' commitment to constantly improving procedures and increasing the safety and quality standards of our services”
Leonardo AW189 helicopter
About Omni Táxi Aéreo : OMNI Táxi Aéreo was founded in December 2000 on the pillars of safety, unity, transparency, integrity and creativity. It is a leader in offshore air transportation in Latin America, offering high capacity to serve clients in the Oil & Gas and Energy markets. It offers crew change services, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire Fighting, Search and Rescue operations, as well as specialized Cargo Transport services in remote and challenging locations. Omni Air Taxi is part of the Omni Helicopters International Group (OHI).
Omni is the only Brazilian civil operator authorized by ANAC to hoist people with a winch. Besides Brazil, the OHI Group offers this service in Guyana, with a Sikorsky S92 aircraft dedicated to search and rescue missions.
About Omni Helicopters International: Omni Helicopters International (OHI), founded in Portugal in the 90s, stands at the forefront of Latin America's air mobility and delivery solutions sector. As the region's largest provider of these services, OHI caters to diverse customer groups across multiple segments, ensuring seamless and efficient solutions.
Through its subsidiaries Omni Taxi Aéreo in Brazil, Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc., and Omni Helicopters International Mozambique, OHI offers unmatched capability and capacity to serve offshore customers in the fastest growing offshore energy markets. The company's extensive portfolio includes Crew Change, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Firefighting, Search and Rescue operations, as well as highly specialized Cargo and Utility services in remote and challenging locations.
In line with its commitment to innovation and sustainability, OHI has two groundbreaking ventures: OHI Unmanned, a specialist division focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) services, and Revo, a premium advanced air mobility (AAM) solution provider.
Sikorsky S-92 helicopter
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