Oil and gas industry news and data for helicopter operators
Helicopters play a critical role in the oil and gas industry by providing fast, reliable transport between onshore bases and offshore platforms—often located hundreds of kilometers from the coast. These flights carry personnel, equipment, and medical teams, ensuring continuous operation in remote and challenging environments. Rotorcraft are especially valued for their ability to land on confined helidecks, operate in adverse weather, and respond rapidly to emergencies. As offshore exploration moves deeper and farther, the demand for helicopters with greater range, safety, and efficiency has become increasingly vital to the industry's logistics backbone.
11-Mar-26 - Leonardo and FlightSafety announced plans at VERTICON 2026 to develop the first AW189 Level D full-flight simulator in the Americas, to be installed at the Lafayette Learning Centre in Louisiana. #AW189
10-Mar-26 - Bristow has received its first two Airbus H160 helicopters from Milestone Aviation for offshore transport operations in Nigeria, supporting the country’s energy sector. #H160
10-Mar-26 - Norwegian operator Lufttransport now has twelve AW189 helicopters on order, including contracts from Equinor to operate five aircraft and from Vår Energi to operate two. #AW189
10-Mar-26 - Six operators renewed Sikorsky S-92 Total Assurance Program (TAP) contracts in 2025–2026, strengthening aftermarket support and providing predictable power-by-the-hour maintenance costs for the helicopter fleet. #assurance
09-Mar-26 - Milestone will display Sikorsky S-92 helicopter 920006 at VERTICON 2026, the first S-92 to enter commercial service in 2004, highlighting more than two decades of operational history for the offshore transport platform. #verticon96
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