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.
02-Jun-25 - GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) confirmed an order for 10 Airbus H175 helicopters, bringing the company’s total firm orders to 20 aircraft, with the first H175 having already been delivered in December 2024 #H175
21-May-25 - Bristow Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report details commitments to safety, reduced emissions, and community support, alongside advancements in SAR and ethical practices #Sustainability
12-May-25 - The Belgian helicopter operator NHV’s Part-145 team in Ostend has completed the upgrade of its Airbus BK117D2 / EC145 OO-NSV helicopter to the five-bladed H145D3 configuration #Belgium
08-May-25 - Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd (OHSUK) provides 24/7 medical emergency cover, 365 days a year, to up to 10,000 workers in the North Sea, and their Leonardo AW139 search and rescue (SAR) helicopter team has completed its 1,000th mission #oilandgas
05-May-25 - Finnish company Vaisala unveils next-generation Helideck Monitoring software to optimize offshore operations. Featuring lidar-based wind profiling, the upgraded platform integrates real-time weather data and forecasts into a unified system, enhancing offshore safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency #offshore
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