Cougar Helicopters
Founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1987 as a subsidiary of the VIH Aviation Group, Cougar Helicopters is a commercial helicopter operator based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, providing offshore transport services to oil and gas fields off the eastern coast of Canada, primarily serving installations offshore Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
The company operates permanent bases in St. John’s and Halifax, supporting offshore energy operations in the North Atlantic. By 2011, Cougar Helicopters had transitioned to an all-Sikorsky fleet including S-61N, S-76, and S-92 helicopters.
Ownership of Cougar Helicopters is shared between the VIH Aviation Group Ltd, which holds a 75% voting interest and a 60% economic interest, and the Bristow Group, which holds the remaining 25% voting interest and 40% economic interest following its acquisition of the stake in 2012.
The company operates permanent bases in St. John’s and Halifax, supporting offshore energy operations in the North Atlantic. By 2011, Cougar Helicopters had transitioned to an all-Sikorsky fleet including S-61N, S-76, and S-92 helicopters.
Ownership of Cougar Helicopters is shared between the VIH Aviation Group Ltd, which holds a 75% voting interest and a 60% economic interest, and the Bristow Group, which holds the remaining 25% voting interest and 40% economic interest following its acquisition of the stake in 2012.
News
- Aug 14, 2019 · RMS Wins Canadian CH-124 Sea King Bidding
- Jan 2, 2018 · Cougar Helicopters S-92 in Science Channel
- Mar 7, 2017 · VIH Offering its Full Suite of S-92 STC Products
- Jul 18, 2016 · VIH Aerospace Delivering S-92 Helicopters
- Feb 29, 2016 · VIH Aerospace Auxiliary Fuel Tanks for Bristow S-92
- Sep 15, 2015 · VIH Aerospace S-92 Bubble Window for Silk Way
- Jun 19, 2015 · Bristow Celebrating 60 years
- May 30, 2013 · Cougar Helicopters NVG qualified
- Feb 24, 2008 · VIH Aviation Group sign for 4 S-92 to be used by Cougar
- May 24, 2005 · First S-92 Enters into Offshore Oil Service in Canada