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Capt Chesley Sullenberger to deliver keynote at CHC Safety & Quality Summit

Capt Chesley Sullenberger to deliver keynote at CHC Safety & Quality Summit

20-Jan-2012Source: CHC

He once masterfully landed an Airbus A320 passenger plane on the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 people aboard the aircraft. In March, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, an airline transport pilot, safety expert and accident investigator, will be the principal speaker at the eighth-annual CHC Safety & Quality Summit Gala Dinner. Captain... Read more

CHC hold FY2012 Q2 earnings conference call

CHC hold FY2012 Q2 earnings conference call

17-Jan-2012Source: CHC

CHC hosted a conference call to discuss second quarter results on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Click here for the call transcript. Click here to listen to the recording. The call recording requires the Network Recording Player media player. To download the Network Recording Player, clickhere. To download a copy of the PowerPoint presentation, please click here. About CHC CHC Helicopter is the... Read more

CHC EC225 makes controlled emergency landing on North Sea platform

CHC EC225 makes controlled emergency landing on North Sea platform

13-Jan-2012Source: Statoil

A scheduled helicopter en route from the Deepsea Bergen drilling rig to Kristiansund made a controlled emergency landing on Ã…sgard B at 16.45 on Thursday afternoon. The incident happened when the helicopter alarm system alerted the pilots of loss of pressure in the left hydraulic system. After the landing, the helicopter came into motion due... Read more

New EC225 for CHC – but only staying briefly in UK

New EC225 for CHC – but only staying briefly in UK

5-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com

CHC has registered a new Eurocopter EC225 with the British CAA yesterday, serial number 2822 and registration G-JSKN.  CAA records also show that an Export CofA has already been applied for with an expected processing date of 24th January, so it will not stay long before moving to another CHC base. This is not unusual. ... Read more

CHC Safety & Quality Summit 2012 – New Pre-Summit Course Announcement

CHC Safety & Quality Summit 2012 – New Pre-Summit Course Announcement

23-Dec-2011Source: CHC

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new pre-summit course: USC Helicopter Accident Investigation Course (This course is for credit and counts toward certificate/diploma with USC)  When: March 22-25, 2012 (4 days) Course Description: The course examines helicopter rotor systems, controls, performance variables, flight hazards and material characteristics involved in helicopter operations and accidents.  Although... Read more

Sikorsky completes S92 for Irish SAR

Sikorsky completes S92 for Irish SAR

22-Dec-2011Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has completed production of an S-92® helicopter for operation by CHC Helicopter on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard. Equipped for dedicated search and rescue (SAR) operations, the helicopter will provide coverage for deep Atlantic Ocean missions, service Ireland’s offshore islands, and provide rescue cover... Read more

CHC adds new AW139 in Netherlands

CHC adds new AW139 in Netherlands

20-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Having recently transferred an older AW139 from Netherlands to Kazakstan, the operator has replaced it with a new AW139 from the factory in Italy.  Registered PH-EUE, serial number 31387 should now be at their Den Helder base and will soon be ready for North Sea operations. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more

CHC transfers one AW139 from UK to Kazakhstan

CHC transfers one AW139 from UK to Kazakhstan

15-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

CHC has processed a registration transfer to allow it to operate an AW139 in Kazakhstan. Operating until recently from North Denes in the UK, G-CHCV was noted in early November being worked on in Stavangar, Norway – perhaps in preparation for its new role. C-CHCV is serial 41005, a 2007 manufactured aircraft which had 3,007... Read more

Appareo develops Electronic Flight Bag for CHC

Appareo develops Electronic Flight Bag for CHC

13-Dec-2011Source: Appareo Systems

Appareo Systems is pleased to announce that it has undertaken a significant software development project with CHC Helicopter, providing the world’s largest helicopter services company with an innovative and robust electronic flight bag (EFB) application. The CHC EFB software will run on the Apple iPad, continuing CHC’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to achieve a... Read more

CHC opens registration for Safety & Quality Summit 2012

CHC opens registration for Safety & Quality Summit 2012

2-Dec-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter is pleased to announce that Registration for the 2012 CHC Safety & Quality Summit is now open! Our theme this year is: Improving Safety Culture Through Talent, Training and Trust. We have invited three world class speakers with expertise in each area:  Mr. Tom Casey, Dr. Tony Kern, and Mr. Stephen M.R. Covey... Read more

CHC sends an AW139 to Tanzania

CHC sends an AW139 to Tanzania

30-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

CHC has this week transferred an AW139 from the Dutch register to the Canadian register – serial number 31072 going from PH-EUA to C-GNDG.  However, industry sources tell us that it’s not going to Canada, but is destined for operations in Tanzania.  It is currently on its ferry flight as we file this story, expected... Read more

CHC adds S92 for Western North Sea ops

CHC adds S92 for Western North Sea ops

25-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

CHC yesterday registered a new Sikorsky S92 on the British Register as G-WNSA.  Given their previous use of the G-SNSx series for Southern North Sea ops, it is assumed that the new S92 is for Western North Sea flights.  The helicopter is fresh from the production line – ship #152 This is CHC’s fourth offshore... Read more

CHC receive $80M to date of promised $100M

CHC receive $80M to date of promised $100M

13-Nov-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter said that its owner, First Reserve Corp., has delivered $80 million against a commitment of an additional $100 million in equity in the global helicopter-services company. CHC announced the planned investment in September, a move intended to help fund continued expansion in the midst of strong industry growth. According to CHC, the balance... Read more

SMS Success Story – Facilities Maintenance, Inspection and Management

SMS Success Story – Facilities Maintenance, Inspection and Management

4-Oct-2011Source: CHC

Nestling on a remote headland on the western coast of Australia, Exmouth is the latest base to be added to the CHC Australia portfolio and acts as an EC225 operating base in support of two offshore installations. The base is home to only six personnel who rotate in for two weeks on and two weeks... Read more

CHC appoints new CFO

CHC appoints new CFO

30-Sep-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter said today that Joan Hooper has been named senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of the world’s largest helicopter-services company. Ms. Hooper, a former senior finance executive at companies including Dell and AT&T, succeeds Rick Davis, who stepped down as CHC’s CFO in early August.  Doug Yakola, a senior advisor at... Read more

CHC refinances two S92s and three Super Pumas

CHC refinances two S92s and three Super Pumas

29-Sep-2011Source: Milestone

CHC Helicopter, the world’s largest helicopter-services company, and Milestone Aviation Group, a leading global helicopter leasing company, today announced the commencement of a significant new financing relationship. The companies have agreed to terms on the sale-leaseback of five aircraft: two Sikorsky S92 and three Eurocopter AS332L2. The first part of the transaction valued at over... Read more

CHC orders 20 more EC225s

CHC orders 20 more EC225s

29-Sep-2011Source: Eurocopter

CHC Helicopter has ordered and will incorporate 20 more Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma twin-engine helicopters into its operations over the next several years, CHC and Eurocopter announced today. Deliveries of the newly ordered EC225s – including an option for four additional aircraft beyond the initial 20 – will occur during the next four-plus years, into... Read more

CHC adds to management team

CHC adds to management team

26-Sep-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter announced a major restructure and series of strategic appointments within its senior management team in Aberdeen to support the existing customer base and grow its key markets. Nick Mair was appointed regional vice president for the Western North Sea Division following the integration of CHC’s European and global operations into a single Helicopter Services Division.... Read more

CHC reports on FY2012 Q1, owner commits $100M for expansion

CHC reports on FY2012 Q1, owner commits $100M for expansion

23-Sep-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter today announced strong revenue and EBITDA growth in its fiscal first-quarter 2012, at the same time it was planning and carrying out a transformation initiative to best position the company for profitable, long-term growth. Separately, the company said its owner, First Reserve Corp., intends to invest an additional $100 million in equity in... Read more

SMS Success Story – Risk Assessment and Hazard Management

SMS Success Story – Risk Assessment and Hazard Management

7-Sep-2011Source: CHC

Tasked with delivering an EC225 from Aberdeen in the UK to Cabo Frio in Brazil, CHC knew the delivery of the aircraft would include a ferry flight of 9,500 nautical miles. Passing through twelve countries and using a total of 42,300 litres of fuel was a task definitely worthy of a Risk Assessment. “Some would... Read more

Finacity and NORD/LB increase CHC securitization facility by $75M

Finacity and NORD/LB increase CHC securitization facility by $75M

1-Sep-2011Source: NORD/LB

Finacity Corporation (“Finacity”) announced today that together with Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (“NORD/LB”), it has facilitated the successful increase from $55 million to $75 million of an existing trade receivable securitization for CHC Helicopter Corporation. The program upsize involves the addition of Australian receivables combined with European receivables. About CHC Helicopter Corporation CHC Helicopter provides skilled,... Read more

CHC announces departure of CFO

CHC announces departure of CFO

15-Aug-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter said that Rick Davis is stepping down as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the world’s largest helicopter-services company. Doug Yakola, a senior advisor at McKinsey & Co., will assume Mr. Davis’ finance responsibilities on an interim basis.  The temporary change is effective immediately, though Mr. Davis will be assisting with... Read more

Canadian Helicopters appoints Executive Vice-President (International)

Canadian Helicopters appoints Executive Vice-President (International)

8-Aug-2011Source: Canadian Helicopters

Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. has appointed Keith Mullett to the newly created position of executive vice-president (international), effective Aug. 8, 2011. As executive vice-president (international), Mr. Mullett will be responsible for Canadian Helicopters’ current and future international commercial charter operations excluding Afghanistan, and will oversee the development of Canadian Helicopters’ international operations including the integration... Read more

SMS Success Story – Crisis Management and Emergency Response

SMS Success Story – Crisis Management and Emergency Response

4-Aug-2011Source: CHC

A duty engineer informed the duty captain that he could smell gas in the CHC hangar at Stornoway, Scotland. The smell of gas was confirmed by fellow employees, prompting the duty captain to initiate the Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Within minutes of smelling the gas, staff evacuated the entire building before the crew were relocated... Read more

CHC provides update on lease agreements and FY11 results/concall

CHC provides update on lease agreements and FY11 results/concall

3-Aug-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter said today it has completed agreements with all of its aircraft lessors to successfully reset the financial covenants on the company’s operating leases. “We are very pleased with the overall outcome of the negotiations and the support we received from our lessors,” said William Amelio, CHC’s president and chief executive officer. “We are... Read more

New president of CHC Helicopter Services appointed

New president of CHC Helicopter Services appointed

2-Aug-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter has added another crucial member to its management team with the appointment of John Graber as president of CHC Helicopter Services. Graber, who reports directly to CHC Helicopter president and CEO, Bill Amelio, replaces interim president Scott Pinfield. “In John Graber we have a leader who brings a wealth of experience tackling the... Read more

SMS Success Story – Assessments, Audits and Assurance

SMS Success Story – Assessments, Audits and Assurance

7-Jul-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter has cleared a substantial hurdle that could lead to new contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Helicopters are one of the main sources of transportation for U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan because of the lack of road infrastructure and security issues. That need has prompted another problem: a critical lack... Read more

Call for 24×7 EMS helicopter in central NSW

Call for 24×7 EMS helicopter in central NSW

26-Jun-2011Source: Centroc

“I was surprised and concerned to see that Central NSW does not have a 24 hour helicopter medical retrieval service,” said Cr Phyllis Miller, Chair of Centroc and Mayor of Forbes. “The current contract CHC Helicopters has with Ambulance NSW for medical retrieval services by helicopter is for 12 hours a day and only during... Read more

CHC Helicopter launches Woodside operations in Australia

CHC Helicopter launches Woodside operations in Australia

20-Jun-2011

CHC Helicopter have launched operations in Australia by providing helicopter services for Woodside Energy’s Australian operations. In June, three EC225 aircraft began operations for Woodside based out of Karratha and Broome, with a fourth aircraft starting service in August 2011 out of the third Woodside base, Exmouth. The Woodside Energy contract, a five-year agreement plus... Read more

SMS Success Story – Reporting Systems, Incident Analysis and Accident Prevention

SMS Success Story – Reporting Systems, Incident Analysis and Accident Prevention

3-Jun-2011Source: CHC

When operating his AS332L Super Puma, a CHC pilot noticed something out of the ordinary. Upon selecting the landing gear down, his cockpit indicator said otherwise. Despite feeling and hearing the landing gear move into place, the indicators still showed one of the gears in the ‘up’ position.  This was not the first time such... Read more

CHC sponsors SOS Children’s village run & family festival

CHC sponsors SOS Children’s village run & family festival

26-May-2011Source: CHC

With the goal of supporting local children and youth in foster care, CHC Helicopter has donated $2,500 towards the SOS Children’s Village Run & Family Festival. The third annual SOS Children’s Village Run kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at Richmond’s Olympic Oval Plaza on Sunday, May 29th. This year’s event will offer both officially timed... Read more

North Sea experience puts CHC on the agenda at Global Harsh Weather Summit

North Sea experience puts CHC on the agenda at Global Harsh Weather Summit

18-May-2011Source: OilVoice

Offshore helicopter services provider CHC Helicopter will share its experience of operating in the challenging North Sea oil and gas environment at a global rescue services conference in the Netherlands later this month.... Read more

SMS Success Story – Flight Data Monitoring

SMS Success Story – Flight Data Monitoring

4-May-2011Source: CHC

Does Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) have a role in Risk Assessment? FDM is a powerful safety tool that studies operational trends. When a concerning trend is noticed a Risk Assessment is done, addressing the trend before an incident occurs. For example, at one airfield, the FDM system recorded data that indicated helicopters were making turns... Read more

CHC partners with Cayman Islands CAA

CHC partners with Cayman Islands CAA

19-Apr-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter, the world’s leading offshore helicopter services provider, is pleased to announce a joint partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI). This new partnership will provide CHC Helicopter with the opportunity to obtain and maintain a Cayman Islands Air Operator Certificate to conduct offshore operations in several foreign jurisdictions worldwide.... Read more

CHC celebrates value of SQID safety database

CHC celebrates value of SQID safety database

31-Mar-2011Source: CHC

CHC has always been proud of its single, world-wide system for incident reporting, but how can that data be used to benefit customers and the company? It is critical to have the right data and we start by measuring things that are important to customers, to safety, and to the growth of the company. These... Read more

CHC and Bristow unite to support Japan

CHC and Bristow unite to support Japan

29-Mar-2011Source: CHC, Bristow

CHC Helicopter and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today announced a united humanitarian and relief aid initiative, Partners in Relief for Japan, committing both helicopter services and monetary support for the people of Japan following the devastating Northeast Kanto earthquake and tsunami of March 11. The commitment by CHC and Bristow includes heavy- and medium-lift... Read more

UK: Closure of North Denes HP put on hold

UK: Closure of North Denes HP put on hold

25-Mar-2011Source: EDP24

CHC announced this week that “under current market conditions” the plan to move was not viable at the current time, and would be put on hold.... Read more

Heli-One adds S-76 to industry-leading list of approvals

Heli-One adds S-76 to industry-leading list of approvals

7-Mar-2011Source: Heli-One

Heli-One, the world’s largest independent helicopter MRO company, has earned S-76 Customer Support Centre status, adding to a long list of approvals already held by the company. The approval applies to all variants of the S-76. “Heli-One is a tip-to-tail maintenance shop and we pride ourselves on continually expanding the capabilities and services we are... Read more

CHC AW139 fleet achieves 50,000 Hours milestone

CHC AW139 fleet achieves 50,000 Hours milestone

6-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the AW139 medium twin helicopter fleet operated by the CHC Helicopter group of companies is the first to achieve the milestone of 50,000 flying hours. CHC is the largest AW139 operator worldwide with 25 units in service and an undisclosed number of aircraft on order. CHC... Read more

SMS Success Story – Information, Communication and Documentation Control

SMS Success Story – Information, Communication and Documentation Control

5-Mar-2011Source: CHC

At what point can documentation control impact safety in the office or on the job site? “Flight Standards has a well-deserved reputation for meeting the strictest criteria for document management and control.  However, stakeholders began providing feedback to the department saying that it was becoming increasingly difficult to locate operations manuals and supporting documentation on... Read more

CAE closes acquisition of CHC Helicopter’s training operation

CAE closes acquisition of CHC Helicopter’s training operation

4-Mar-2011Source: CAE

CAE and CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, announced today, at the eve of Heli-Expo 2011, the closing of the acquisition by CAE of CHC Helicopter’s helicopter flight training operations. They also announced the execution of the agreement that will see CAE become CHC’s long-term training partner, responsible for training more than 2,000... Read more

Accident Investigation Course Availability – CHC Safety & Quality Summit 2011

Accident Investigation Course Availability – CHC Safety & Quality Summit 2011

2-Mar-2011Source: CHC

The CHC Safety and Quality Summit is approaching fast and courses are filling up. A limited number of seats are have been made available for the 2 Day Accident/Incident Investigation Analysis Course (March 31-April 1).  Additionally, due to the popularity of this course, it will be repeated April 2-3 and a few seats are available in that... Read more

Debate billed as “can’t miss” session of 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit

Debate billed as “can’t miss” session of 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit

21-Feb-2011Source: CHC

A fast-paced debate between three keynote speakers is sure to be among the highlights of the fast approaching CHC Safety & Quality Summit. Held March 28 – 30, 2011 at the Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, the CHC Safety & Quality Summit will feature approximately 70 sessions examining this year’s theme,... Read more

CHC airfreights first two helicopters to Australia for Woodside contract

CHC airfreights first two helicopters to Australia for Woodside contract

18-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Over three months ahead of contract start date on 1st June, CHC yesterday air freignted the two AW139s it needs for the Woodside Energy contract in an Antonov An124 of Volga-Dnepr Airlines.  The pair had been delivered from the factory in Italy to CHC in the UK and then ferried to CHC’s Norwegian base at... Read more

CHC Safety & Quality Summit 2011 – General Sessions Now Available for Registration

CHC Safety & Quality Summit 2011 – General Sessions Now Available for Registration

16-Feb-2011Source: CHC

The CHC Safety & Quality Summit General Sessions are now available for registration. To Click here to view the Agenda and Course descriptions. Course descriptions will be updated as more information becomes available. Some sessions are offered in multiple time slots to make scheduling as flexible as possible. You can modify your choices at any... Read more

CHC announces management changes

CHC announces management changes

16-Feb-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter has announced a number of Executive management changes, including two appointments and two retirements. After 29 years with CHC Helicopter, Christine Baird, CHC’s president of Global Operations, has announced her retirement from the organization. In 1997, when Baird became president of what was then Canadian Helicopters International, the company had annual revenues of... Read more

CHC moves Australian HQ to Perth

CHC moves Australian HQ to Perth

15-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Following the company’s success at winning the Woodside Energy contract from Bristows, AUstralia’s largest commercial operator is moving its local office from Adelaide to Perth.  CHC will  be flying four Eurocopter EC225 and two AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters on the contract, based out of Karratha in Western Australia – nearly 1,000 miles north of Perth.  The... Read more

CHC executive named in business magazine’s “Forty Under 40”

CHC executive named in business magazine’s “Forty Under 40”

15-Feb-2011Source: The Telegram

Going from Canada’s East Coast to the West Coast might induce culture shock in many people, but St. John’s native Jeff Smith focuses on the similarities between his hometown and current home base, Vancouver.... Read more

CHC recognizes contribution of Safety & Quality Summit sponsors

CHC recognizes contribution of Safety & Quality Summit sponsors

11-Feb-2011Source: CHC

With the 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit only two months away, organizers are pleased to recognize the sponsors supporting the aviation safety conference aimed at improving safety in aviation globally. A non-profit aviation safety conference held March 28 – 30, 2011 at the Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, the CHC... Read more

CHC releases statement on UK SAR-H program

CHC releases statement on UK SAR-H program

10-Feb-2011Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter wishes to express its disappointment at the government’s decision to cancel the SAR-H programme. CHC wishes to make it a matter of public record that in November of last year CHC became aware that a small number of its employees acting without its knowledge or authorization of the company’s senior management may have... Read more

CHC Safety & Quality Summit announces Aviation Student Grant opportunity

CHC Safety & Quality Summit announces Aviation Student Grant opportunity

10-Feb-2011Source: CHC

The 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit is now accepting applications for the Dr. Peter Gardiner Aviation Student Grant. The grant is open to full-time aviation students in Canada and the United States interested in attending the aviation safety conference March 28-30, 2011, and the two-day Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) course March... Read more

Irish Coast Guard crews gain paramedic status 14 months ahead of schedule

Irish Coast Guard crews gain paramedic status 14 months ahead of schedule

8-Feb-2011Source: Irish Times

Paramedic status is several stages up from first aid, allowing trained ambulance or air ambulance crews to give injections, administer cardiac and advanced airway management, and treat asthmatics, diabetics and people in anaphylactic shock.... Read more

CHC appoints new European safety director

CHC appoints new European safety director

8-Feb-2011Source: HazardEx

Duncan Trapp brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge and a proven track record for introducing new initiatives and technologies to increase safety performance across the CHC fleet having previously held the position of safety and regulatory manager since 2007.... Read more

CHC Ireland makes €1.5m operating loss

CHC Ireland makes €1.5m operating loss

3-Feb-2011Source: Independent

CHC Ireland, the Canadian-owned firm that provides SAR helicopter services here on behalf of the Coast Guard, made a €1.5m operating loss in the 12 months to April 2010 according to accounts just filed for the company’s Irish arm. The previous financial year marked a €3.2m loss... Read more

CHC signs for 800 hours a year on new EC225 simulator

CHC signs for 800 hours a year on new EC225 simulator

2-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com

As part of Eurocopter UK’s launch of their new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, the company also provided a focal point with the opening of a Eurocopter EC225 simulator.  They have already made significant progress selling time on this simulator, made in Spain by Indra, by using the event to host a contract signing... Read more

ABC News aviation correspondent to speak at CHC Safety Summit

ABC News aviation correspondent to speak at CHC Safety Summit

1-Feb-2011Source: CHC

John Nance, best-selling author, professional speaker, pilot, licensed attorney and aviation correspondent for ABC News and Good Morning America, will be a keynote speaker at a major aviation safety conference in Vancouver. Organizers of the 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit announced today that John Nance, one of America’’s most dynamic professional speakers, will join... Read more

CHC Safety Summit theme: Corporate Responsibility v Personal Accountability

CHC Safety Summit theme: Corporate Responsibility v Personal Accountability

25-Jan-2011Source: CHC

When it comes to safety, where does corporate responsibility end and personal accountability begin? It’s a question that aviation companies around the world struggle with daily. It’s also the theme of one of the world’s largest aviation safety conference, being held March 28-30 in Vancouver, BC. “Because aviation is so highly regulated, most companies live... Read more

Risk expert Tony Kern to provide keynote at CHC Safety & Quality Summit

Risk expert Tony Kern to provide keynote at CHC Safety & Quality Summit

10-Jan-2011Source: CHC

A world-renowned expert on reducing human error in aircraft operations will be a keynote speaker at a major aviation safety conference in Vancouver. Organizers of the 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit organizers are pleased to announce that Dr. Tony Kern, CEO of Convergent Performance, will be a keynote speaker at this year’s event, March... Read more

CHC opens regional HQ in Bangkok with traditional ceremony

CHC opens regional HQ in Bangkok with traditional ceremony

4-Jan-2011Source: CHC

Following a traditional ceremony that saw nine Buddhist monks bless the office, CHC Helicopter, the world’s leading offshore helicopter services provider, is pleased to announce that the company’s new SEA regional headquarters is fully operational from its new location in Bangkok. Located on the 21st floor at Sun Tower B on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road, Chomphon, Chatuchak,... Read more

CHC announces FY2011 Q2 release and conference call schedule

CHC announces FY2011 Q2 release and conference call schedule

21-Dec-2010Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter today announced that it will release its financial results for its fiscal year 2011 second quarter ended October 31, 2010 by posting a quarterly report on the Investor Relations section of its website (www.chc.ca) after the market closes on Thursday, December 30, 2010. CHC will also host a conference call on Tuesday, January... Read more

CHC prepares Australian AW139s in Norway

CHC prepares Australian AW139s in Norway

20-Dec-2010Source: HeliHub.com

We reported on 19th November that CHC had won the Woodside Energy contract in Australia from long-term incumbent Bristow Helicopters.  CHC will commence flying this contract in June 2011, operating four EC225 aircraft and two AW139 aircraft based out of Karratha in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The two AgustaWestland AW139s have been delivered... Read more

CHC sells training operation to CAE

CHC sells training operation to CAE

20-Dec-2010Source: CAE

MONTREAL, QUEBEC and VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA–(Marketwire – Dec. 20, 2010) – CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) and CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter transportation for the offshore oil and gas industry, announced today that they have signed an agreement pursuant to which CAE will acquire CHC Helicopter’s helicopter flight training operations including four full-flight simulators located... Read more

Registration opens for 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit

Registration opens for 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit

13-Dec-2010Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter is pleased to announce that: Registration for the 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit is now open! To address the core issue of many aviation incidents and accidents, this year’s theme is “Corporate Responsibility vs. Personal Accountability: Two Sides of the Same Coin.” The Summit is taking place in downtown Vancouver at the... Read more

CHC buddies up with Big Sisters

CHC buddies up with Big Sisters

6-Dec-2010Source: CHC

With the goal of giving First Nations girls a head start to succeed in school and beyond, CHC Helicopter has donated $10,000 to support the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Study Buddy program. CHC Helicopter’s contribution to the program will support five First Nations girls with a Study Buddy tutor for an entire year.... Read more

Australia: CHC lands Woodside Energy contract from Bristow

Australia: CHC lands Woodside Energy contract from Bristow

19-Nov-2010Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter has been awarded a nine-year $500 million contract to provide helicopter services for Woodside Energy’s Australian operations, possibly the largest helicopters service contract ever written in Australia. Managing Director for CHC Helicopter’s Australian operations, Rick Burt, was proud to be working with Woodside. “Woodside continue to play a lead role in developing the... Read more

New UK government expected to confirm Soteria consortium for 25-year SAR contract

New UK government expected to confirm Soteria consortium for 25-year SAR contract

16-Nov-2010Source: Financial Times

A recommendation to the Treasury proposes pressing ahead with the Soteria consortium, comprising Thales UK, Royal Bank of Scotland and CHC, a helicopter operator, which was chosen as preferred bidder in February. A decision is expected in the next fortnight.... Read more

CHC attending career fairs to support local communities

CHC attending career fairs to support local communities

24-Sep-2010Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter, the world’s leading offshore helicopter services provider, is going back to school. Continuing its tradition of supporting communities in which it operates, CHC Helicopter, along with Heli-One, will participate in two post secondary career fairs in order to present potential employment choices for both SFU and UBC. “With an estimated 3,000 students expected... Read more

CHC issues $1.1 Billion in secured notes

CHC issues $1.1 Billion in secured notes

23-Sep-2010Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter SA on Wednesday sold $1.1 billion of first lien senior secured notes in the 144a private placement market, said a market source. Morgan Stanley, HSBC, RBC Capital Markets, and UBS were the joint bookrunning managers for the sale. BORROWER: CHC HELICOPTER SA AMT $1.1 BLN      COUPON 9.250 PCT    MATURITY 10/15/2020 TYPE 1ST LIEN NTS... Read more

CHC Safety & Quality Summit 2011: 15 days left to submit abstracts

CHC Safety & Quality Summit 2011: 15 days left to submit abstracts

16-Sep-2010Source: CHC

CHC have issued an update regarding the speakers that have already committed to their Summit 2011. To start the 2011 CHC Safety and Quality Summit, we have arranged something a little different. The plenary session of the Summit will be arranged like a presidential debate, where three Experts, each renowned in their field, will debate... Read more

CHC reaches 2,000 SAR mission milestone in both UK and Australia

CHC reaches 2,000 SAR mission milestone in both UK and Australia

16-Sep-2010Source: CHC

Leading search and rescue (SAR) service provider CHC Helicopter has marked a significant milestone in its SAR services with crews in the UK and Australia both undertaking their 2,000th missions. CHC has operated the service for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the UK since 2007 from four bases at Stornoway, Sumburgh, Lee on Solent... Read more

CHC call for Safety & Quality Summit papers

CHC call for Safety & Quality Summit papers

11-Aug-2010Source: CHC

CHC’s Safety & Quality department would like to invite you to submit an abstract to be presented at the 2011 CHC Safety & Quality Summit to be held in the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina Vancouver, Canada from the 28th to the 30th of March 2011. The overall theme of this summit will be: Corporate... Read more

CHC Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

CHC Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

11-Aug-2010Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter, the world’s leading offshore helicopter services provider today announced the appointment of William J. “Bill” Amelio as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Amelio replaces Sylvain Allard who recently retired after a successful 25-year career with CHC that saw the company grow from a small domestic helicopter operator to a global leader in offshore... Read more

CHC wins £55M North Sea contract from Apache

CHC wins £55M North Sea contract from Apache

31-Jul-2010Source: CHC

Leading offshore services provider CHC Helicopter announced today it has been awarded an £11m/year contract to provide crew change services for Apache North Sea. The five-year deal, which has the potential for two one year extensions, will see CHC Helicopter add a second Sikorsky S92 aircraft to its Aberdeen fleet at a cost of £14.5m.... Read more

CHC awarded 10 year Irish SAR contract

CHC awarded 10 year Irish SAR contract

23-Jul-2010Source: CHC

CHC Helicopter has been awarded a 10-year, €500 million contract to provide Search and Rescue services on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard. Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey, will join senior representatives from the Irish Coast Guard and CHC Ireland to officially sign the contract later today. The contract, will provide SAR services from... Read more

CHC AW139 fleet leader breaks 5,000 hours milestone

CHC AW139 fleet leader breaks 5,000 hours milestone

21-Jul-2010Source: AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that an AW139 medium twin helicopter operated in the Netherlands by the CHC Helicopter group of companies is the first to achieve the milestone of 5,000 flying hours. CHC is the largest AW139 operator worldwide with 34 units in service or on order. CHC introduced the AW139... Read more

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