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.
15-Apr-26 - CHC do Brasil, part of CHC Helicopter, has been named Petrobras’ top offshore transport operator for operational excellence, securing the PEOTRAM award for the third consecutive year. #oilandgas
14-Apr-26 - Belgian operator NHV adds factory-new Airbus H160 helicopters to its fleet under lease from GDHF, configured for oil and gas and offshore wind crew change operations. #oilandgas
07-Apr-26 - Vietnam Helicopter Corporation orders three Airbus H225 helicopters via its Northern and Southern subsidiaries to expand offshore energy operations and replace ageing aircraft, building on over a decade of EC225 operations. #Vietnam
25-Mar-26 - Gama Aviation secures UK CAA Part 147 approval to deliver AW139 training, expanding its engineering courses for B1.3, B2 and Category C across offshore, EMS and VIP operations. #AW139
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