13-Jan-2025Source: CHC
CHC Helikopter Service, the Norwegian division of CHC Helicopter and a leading provider of offshore transportation solutions, has entered a $500m strategic partnership with Aker BP to support its offshore helicopter activity in Norway. The partnership’s initial term is 5 years, with options to extend for up to 15 additional years. CHC will operate aircraft... Read more
23-Sep-2024Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced that it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to offer a one-time life extension for specific main gear box housings on its S-92 helicopters. By leveraging the Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) data collected from Sikorsky’s unmatched S-92 fleet – representing more than 300 aircraft... Read more
3-Sep-2024Source: CHC
CHC Helikopter Service, the Norwegian division of CHC Helicopter and a global leader in offshore transportation, is proud to announce the signing of a new contract with DNO to support its operations in the North Sea. CHC and DNO have a history of collaboration that dates back several years. Under this contract, CHC Helikopter Service... Read more
19-Aug-2024Source: USNavy
Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) and the Marine Corps accepted delivery of the final VH-92A helicopter, built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, in August. The achievement signifies the completion of the program of record to deliver 23 new presidential helicopters in support of the executive lift mission. The total inventory of 23 VH-92A aircraft... Read more
15-Aug-2024Source: BALPA
It follows over a year of negotiations and extensive industrial action that showed the strength of feeling and solidarity amongst the oil and gas and search and rescue crew. BALPA General Secretary Amy Leversidge said: “This result is a significant achievement for our pilots and technical crews who reluctantly undertook industrial action. Thanks to their... Read more
6-Aug-2024Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, together with Australian firefighting equipment designer and manufacturer, Helitak Firefighting Equipment Pty Ltd (“Helitak”), announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the FT5000 fire tank for the Sikorsky S-92A helicopter, granting a Supplemental Type Certificate. This industry-first firefighting platform combines... Read more
20-May-2024Source: Air Industries Group
Air Industries Group (“Air Industries”) (NYSE American: AIRI), a leading manufacturer of precision assemblies and components for large aerospace and defense prime contractors, today announced it has received orders, from two customers, aggregating $8.2 million, for components used on UH-60 Black Hawk and H-92 Super Hawk helicopters. Mr. Lou Melluzzo, CEO of Air Industries, commented:... Read more
7-May-2024Source: BALPA
The British Airline Pilots’ Association says its members in Bristow Helicopters have been forced to strike by a management which continues to belligerently ignore their calls for a fair and reasonable pay offer. The pilots and tech crew (including search and rescue winch operators and winch paramedics) will be involved in strike action on Tuesday... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: Equinor
One person has died following the helicopter crash outside Bergen in Norway on the night of Wednesday 28th February. The helicopter was on a training assignment for Equinor ’s SAR service for the Oseberg area in the North Sea. “This is a deeply tragic incident. Today is a difficult day for many, and our thoughts... Read more
29-Feb-2024Source: HeliHub.com
Following the Bristow SAR S92 accident off Norway last night, we observe that practically every offshore flight involving Sikorsky S92s has been cancelled. As this story is published, one Bristow S92 G-CKXL is on long finals for Aberdeen and one Offshore Helicopter Services S92 G-VINP is outbound north-east from Aberdeen to a rig No S92s... Read more
29-Feb-2024
February 28, 2024 — Earlier today, Bristow Group Inc. confirmed that one of its search and rescue helicopters, registration LN-OIJ with six crew members onboard, was involved in an accident during a training exercise approximately 15 nautical miles west of Bergen, Norway. It is with deep sadness that we can report one fatality has been confirmed.... Read more
27-Feb-2024
Flightcell and Guardian Mobility proudly announce that Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has selected the Flightcell DZMx and Guardian Mobility G6 Certus 100 terminal for its S-92 search and rescue (SAR) helicopters operating in Norway. The Flightcell DZMx is an innovative and all-in-one satellite... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed lease agreements for three heavy helicopters with CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company Limited (“COHC”). The agreements include the placement of two Sikorsky S-92 helicopters and one Airbus H225 helicopter, all of which are configured for offshore passenger transport... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America’s AeroSync Max, a wireless air-ground communications system (AGCS), has been selected by Nova Systems for more than 20 additional installations on its airborne C4ISR mission systems solution for Leonardo AW139/189 and Sikorsky S-92 helicopters deployed in a search and rescue (SAR) role with customers in Europe. For the Nova Systems application,... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed a lease agreement with Brazilian offshore operator, Líder Aviação (“Líder”), for a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. The S-92 helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport and will support Líder’s operations for Brazil’s national oil company, Petrobras. The aircraft... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed a lease agreement with China Southern Airlines General Aviation (“CSAGA”) for a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. The helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport and will be deployed on critical offshore oil and gas missions in China from... Read more
26-Jan-2024Source: Omni
In just one year of operations, Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc, a strategic collaboration with Roraima Airways, has achieved remarkable milestones, safely transporting over 50,000 passengers with an average of 200 flights per month. Operating from Eugene F. Correia International Airport with a fleet of 6 modern helicopters, Omni has grown its workforce to over 80... Read more
10-Nov-2023Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced that it has delivered a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to China General Aviation Company Limited (“CGAC”), a new customer for Milestone. The S-92 helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport and will be deployed on critical offshore oil and gas missions, from CGAC’s... Read more
18-Sep-2023Source: GE Aerospace
When the cruise ship Viking Sky sent out a mayday call in 2019, the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter flew to the rescue. Despite 25-foot waves and screaming winds, crews were able to pluck 479 stranded vacationers off the embattled liner before it limped back to port. It seems there’s little that this workhorse helicopter can’t do: S-92s ferry oil workers... Read more
21-Aug-2023Source: Sikorsky
Two new Sikorsky S-92A helicopters have been delivered to Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), the headquarters of British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI). These modern airframes, operated by Bristow Group Helicopters, represent a significant upgrade from the previous Sikorsky S-61N platforms, which have filled the role of support helicopter in the Falklands for the past seven... Read more
16-Aug-2023Source: OHS
Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHSUK) have signed a new multi-year contract extension with Serica Energy. The five-year deal with potential for further extensions, takes the relationship between partners at least beyond eight years. Serica will use H175 and S92 aircraft to service their current North Sea operations, in particular the Bruce platform. Offshore Helicopters UK... Read more
25-Jul-2023Source: Omni
Last Thursday 20th July, Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc., was proud to complete the transition of our Guyana based Search and Rescue service from the Leonardo AW139 helicopter to the Sikorsky S-92A. Omni’s S-92A SAR helicopter features a dual hoist, Nightsun®, FLIR, a triple litter stretcher kit, extended range fuel tank and has been dubbed “the... Read more
30-Jun-2023Source: Axnes
Axnes AS, a leading global provider of wireless communication solutions, announced its partnership with Bristow Group, a global leader in vertical flight solutions, to enhance critical crew connectivity and communication as part of a fleet upgrade. Axnes has successfully delivered its PNG Wireless Intercom System (WICS) for deployment across Bristow’s aircraft fleet, including the AW139, AW189,... Read more
2-Jun-2023Source: Piasecki
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PiAC), a pioneer in advanced rotorcraft technology, announced that it has acquired the former Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Heliplex facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, which previously served as a production and delivery center for Sikorsky’s S-76 and S-92 helicopters. The company will transform the 219,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility into an advanced R&D center... Read more
18-May-2023Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced it has sold a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sendirian Berhad. The S-92 is configured for passenger transport and is intended for offshore oil and gas missions in Brunei, Borneo. “We are very pleased to work with Brunei... Read more
13-Apr-2023Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, announced that it has signed lease agreements with Offshore Helicopter Services UK Limited (“OHS”) for five Sikorsky S-92 helicopters. The agreements include the extension of three Sikorsky S-92 helicopters and the placement of two additional S-92s which are scheduled to deliver in 2023.... Read more
30-Mar-2023Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”) announced that it has signed an agreement to sell a 12-helicopter portfolio to Macquarie Rotorcraft. The 12-helicopter portfolio consists of a mix of Sikorsky S-92, Airbus H135, Bell 412, and Leonardo AW109, AW139 and AW189 helicopters which are currently on lease to six customers in nine countries across Europe,... Read more
8-Mar-2023Source: PHI International
PHI MRO Services, a division of PHI and leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, announced at the 2023 HAI Heli-Expo that it is now a Sikorsky-authorized Customer Support Center for the S-92® helicopter and the S-76C™ series helicopter. “This partnership shows a commitment from PHI to support Sikorsky and all of its operators around... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Omni Helicopters
Lisbon based Omni Helicopters International announced a new Search & Rescue capability in support of energy sector clients; they are also exhibiting their flagship Search & Rescue Sikorsky S-92A at Heli-Expo. Omni SAR operations have already commenced for a major international oil company in Guyana, where two (2) Leonardo AW139’s are providing Search & Rescue... Read more
2-Mar-2023Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced it has sold a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to China Southern Airlines General Aviation (“CSAGA”), a new customer for Milestone. The helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport and will be deployed on critical offshore oil and gas missions in China. Pat... Read more
16-Feb-2023Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Bristow Group Inc. (“Bristow”) for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions with the lease of two Leonardo AW189 helicopters, and four Sikorsky S-92 helicopters. Under the agreement, Milestone completed a purchase-leaseback of a new AW189 helicopter... Read more
17-Jan-2023Source: HeliHub.com
CHC have sold Offshore Helicopter Services (the old Babcock MCS Offshore business) to Ultimate Aviation. The financial aspects are expected to be completed in the first quarter of this year. This only involves the UK aspects of Offshore Helicopter Services, while CHC will retain the Danish and Australian businesses. Ultimate Aviation Group operates a... Read more
16-Jan-2023Source: HeliHub.com
The Korean military has started the process of replacing their three Sikorsky S92s which are operated in support of the President. The three have exceeded their planned replacement cycle of 10 years, in part due to the pandemic enforcing different priorities on Government time. The Korean Air Force has submitted documentation to the Joint Chiefs... Read more
2-Dec-2022Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing announced the delivery of two Sikorsky S-92 helicopters on lease to CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company Ltd. (“COHC”). COHC is a Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed company who operate offshore helicopter services and is part of the CITIC Group. The S-92s will support COHC’s offshore Oil... Read more
9-Nov-2022Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has introduced Sikorsky S-92 base maintenance capability at its facility in Poland to broaden its service offering for an international portfolio of customers. The programme represents the latest investment in the base at Rzeszow, which serves operators across the globe. Final regulatory approval... Read more
20-Oct-2022Source: Milestone
DUBLIN – Thursday, October 20, 2022 – The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced it has signed lease agreements with leading commercial helicopter operator, PHI Aviation (“PHI”) for three helicopters. The agreements include the placement and extension of two Sikorsky S92 helicopters and one Leonardo AW139 helicopter, bringing... Read more
17-Oct-2022Source: PHI
PHI Aviation, a global leader in helicopter services, has extended its contract with bp to provide helicopter transportation services for bp’s energy exploration and production efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. The 10-year, multi-aircraft agreement, which began in September and is an amendment to the existing contract, provides full-time Sikorsky S-92 support from PHI’s Houma... Read more
12-Oct-2022Source: Sikorsky
The Korea Coast Guard accepted the delivery on Sept. 30 of its third S-92® search and rescue helicopter built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT). The expansion of Korea Coast Guard’s S-92 fleet increases its capability to conduct maritime security, safety and life-saving missions for the people of Korea. “Our valued partnership... Read more
7-Sep-2022Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the world’s leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced an award from Equinor to provide search and rescue services offshore at the Johan Sverdrup and Statfjord B platforms, located in the Norwegian North Sea off the west coast of Norway. A critical part of the emergency... Read more
10-Aug-2022Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation announced the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter has been added to its Sikorsky Authorized Customer Support Center Certificate. Summit began serving S-92 operators in 2016. The company became a Sikorsky Authorized Customer Support Center for Sikorsky S-76 legacy aircraft in 2013, followed by Sikorsky S-76D helicopters in 2016. “We are extremely pleased to include... Read more
27-Jul-2022Source: Lockheed Martin
The global fleet of the multi-mission Sikorsky S-92 ® helicopters is rapidly accumulating flight hours, surpassing 2 million flight hours in a variety of missions including search and rescue, oil and gas transportation and VIP transportation in 28 countries. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT). The S-92 was in service for 12 years when... Read more
21-Jul-2022
Bristow Helicopters Ltd (NYSE: VTOL) (“Bristow”), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has been awarded a £1.6 billion 10-year contract for the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation (“UKSAR2G”) program by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), an executive agency of the Department for Transport. Bristow will work in partnership with 2Excel... Read more
9-May-2022Source: Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, has successfully launched its 26th Electron mission, deploying 34 satellites to orbit. Rocket Lab has now deployed a total of 146 satellites to orbit with the Electron launch vehicle. The “There And Back Again” mission also saw Rocket Lab... Read more
7-Mar-2022
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company [NYSE: LMT] together with GE Aviation and Milestone Aviation, announce the S-92® helicopter arrived at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 using a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The helicopter utilized a combination of biofuel, as well as traditional jet fuel in the 1500 mile cross country flight. “As a Corporation, we... Read more
4-Mar-2022
Police statement – Two members of the public were injured as a HM Coastguard helicopter was landing at the helipad at Derriford. One person is being treated for their injuries and remains in hospital. The second injured person, a local woman in her 80’s, (named here as Jean Langan, 87) has since died; their next of kin... Read more
28-Feb-2022Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, has partnered with Australian fire-fighting equipment designer, Helitak Firefighting Equipment Pty Ltd (“Helitak”), to develop a new mission for the Sikorsky S-92A as a next-generation, multi-purpose fire-fighting platform. As the largest owner of the S-92A, Milestone worked closely with Helitak to develop the... Read more
10-Dec-2021Source: Bristow
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) announced today it completed an offshore revenue flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking one of the first SAF-powered flights to an offshore operation in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). The aircraft flew from Aberdeen to installations operated by bp. As part of its strategic relationship with Air bp, Bristow... Read more
8-Dec-2021Source: CBC
Nearly all of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Maritime fleet of CH-148 Cyclone helicopters are undergoing repairs after cracks were found in the tails of the aircraft. “12 Wing Shearwater, which encompasses the entire fleet, is prioritizing the order of repair to maximize return to serviceability for each aircraft,” according to a Department of National... Read more
7-Dec-2021Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that they are to provide two Sikorsky S-92 Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopters to CHC Helicopters (“CHC”), one of the world’s leading helicopter services and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers. The two Milestone S-92 SAR helicopters will be used to support... Read more
27-Sep-2021Source: Lockheed Martin
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company [NYSE: LMT] has approved the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), often referred to as biofuel, for the S-92 helicopter as an alternative to petroleum-based fuels and the aircraft completed its first flight. This approval occurs as companies across the aviation industry are taking steps to meet environmental challenges, including... Read more
22-Aug-2021Source: Chrissy Houlahan
Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) condemned the announcement from Lockheed Martin that it is closing its Sikorsky facility in Coatesville in March of next year. It is the facility where the Marine One helicopter is produced. Houlahan was notified by Lockheed that Sikorsky employees received this news earlier on Thursday “After spending the last two years... Read more
20-Aug-2021Source: Unionville Times
Lockheed Martin has confirmed that it would close the Sikorsky helicopter plant in the Coatesville area — near Chester County Airport in Valley — with the loss of some 240 local jobs. See full story here... Read more
5-Jul-2021Source: ITP Aero
ITP Aero has signed a contract with Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC) to provide comprehensive support for its fleet of General Electric CT7-2E1 and CT7-8A engines that are flown in its Leonardo AW189 and Sikorsky S-92. The contract spans five years and work will be carried out at ITP Aero’s Albacete and Ajalvir (Madrid) facilities in... Read more
28-Jun-2021Source: HeliHub.com
Only a matter of weeks since we reported that Apache Oil had decided to move their helicopter support operations away from Bristow, we can confirm that another oil company is taking the same route. TAQA Bratani has decided to move away from Bristow for the North Sea support flights to their Brae fields, located 135... Read more
3-May-2021
Aircraft went AOG on North Sea Platform Valaris 122. Aircraft still present on rig 05-May-21 (image – Facebook)... Read more
13-Apr-2021
Precautionary off-airfield landing in a local park on a training flight. No apparent damage. Helicopter was towed back to base by road (10 kilometers)... Read more
12-Mar-2021Source: HeliHub.com
HeliHub.com understands that Apache Corporation have invoked a 120-day termination clause on Bristow Helicopters for their contract to provide helicopters between Aberdeen and the Forties and Beryl fields. In this unusual move, Bristow will have flown 75% of the original five year contract, which started in September 2017. It also puts offshore operators on warning... Read more
25-Jan-2021Source: Milestone Aviation
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a GECAS company and the global leader in helicopter leasing, announces that it has recently delivered a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to Caverton Helicopters Limited (“Caverton”). This marks the first S-92 to be operated by Caverton and the first to be operated by a wholly locally-owned African company.The deal will... Read more
5-Jan-2021Source: HeliHub.com
Caverton Helicopters is heralding the arrival of their new Sikorsky S92 as the first operated by a Nigerian-owned operator. Evidently they are distinguishing themselves from US-based Bristow, who have operated S92s in the West African country for many years. The aircraft’s arrival also marks the first time that a helicopter shipped into the port has... Read more
27-Dec-2020
Operator quoted as saying “An S-92 helicopter which was flying without any passengers returned to Aberdeen airport this morning (27.12.2020) after crew reported a cockpit warning light illumination. The crew followed standard precautionary procedures by requesting priority to land. “... Read more
14-Dec-2020Source: Energy Voice
Equinor has handed CHC an £85 million contract to provide flights from Stavanger airport to its Norwegian continental shelf platforms. CHC will provide crew change services in the southern part of the Norwegian North Sea, serving the Johan Sverdrup, Gina Krogh, Sleipner, Grane, Gudrun, Heimdal and Draupner fields, as well as drilling rigs in the... Read more
8-Dec-2020
Safe emergency landing after diversion due to unspecified technical issue – instead of returning to Aberdeen. A one-off flight by sister ship G-IACF was flown Aberdeen to Sumburgh to Aberdeen a few hours later, presumably to bring back the passengers temporarily stranded.... Read more
7-Dec-2020Source: ITP Aero
ITP Aero has signed a contract with CHC Helicopter to provide comprehensive support for its fleet of CT7-8A and CT7-2E1 engines that are flown in its Sikorsky S-92 and Leonardo AW189 helicopters. The contract spans five years and work will be carried out at ITP Aero’s Albacete and Ajalvir facilities in Spain. The contract includes... Read more
2-Dec-2020Source: Milestone
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a GECAS company and the global leader in helicopter leasing, announces that it has recently delivered a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to Caverton Helicopters Limited (“Caverton”). This marks the first S-92 to be operated by Caverton and the first to be operated by a wholly locally-owned African company. The deal... Read more
16-Oct-2020Source: Babcock
In August, Babcock won the long-term contract from CHC to transport Total workers to its central North Sea platforms. The US helicopter firm took a thinly-veiled swipe at Total over loss of the work, saying “unsustainable pricing, will ultimately see an end to future industry investment in technology, safety improvements and the next generation of... Read more
25-Sep-2020
S92 was on its way back to Stavangar/Sola (ENZV) after a flight to the West Elara oil installation. During descent from 7 000 ft. towards 1 000 ft., at a height of approx. 4 500 ft. the crew received a caution that the oil pressure on the main gearbox had dropped below 45 psi. Shortly afterwards,... Read more
25-Sep-2020
On Friday 25 September 2020, the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation S-92A, LN-ONQ, operated by Bristow Norway was on its way back to Sola (ENZV) after a flight to the West Elara oil installation. During descent from 7 000 ft. towards 1 000 ft., at a height of approx. 4 500 ft. the crew received a caution... Read more
3-Aug-2020Source: Babcock
Babcock has secured two new five-year contracts in the UK and Denmark to provide energy major Total with helicopter transport in the North Sea. The contracts, which were won in a competitive tender, will see Babcock’s Offshore business operate a mix of S-92 and H175 helicopters for Total in the UK. Flights from Aberdeen will... Read more
31-Jul-2020Source: HM Coastguard
Unmanned aircraft will be flown as safety overwatch in support of search and rescue missions for HM Coastguard for the first time this weekend. The unmanned aircraft will be supporting search and rescue response in north Wales both in maritime and in the mountains. It is an operational trial and will potentially have the benefits... Read more
19-Jun-2020Source: ITP Aero
ITP Aero has signed a contract with CHC Helicopter to provide comprehensive support for its fleet of CT7-8A and CT7-2E1 engines that are flown in its Sikorsky S-92 and Leonardo AW189 helicopters. The contract spans five years and work will be carried out at ITP Aero’s Albacete and Ajalvir facilities in Spain. The contract includes... Read more
15-Jun-2020Source: CHC
CHC Group, one of the world’s leading helicopter services and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers, annouced that Equinor has confirmed extensions for both the Tampen/Oseberg and Heidrun contract for one year, effective from September 2020 to August 2021. This is for three Sikorsky S-92 SAR aircraft and three super puma AS332L/L1. The aircraft are located... Read more
28-Apr-2020Source: Lockheed Martin
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) announces that is has signed an agreement with VIH Aviation Group for four S-92A+™ upgrade kits. VIH Aviation Group Ltd. and its operating company Cougar Helicopters Inc. have been a leading S-92® helicopter customer in Canada since 2004 and now, the first S-92A+ kit customer. The S-92A+ upgrade... Read more
27-Mar-2020Source: US DoD
General Electric Co., Lynn, Massachusetts, is awarded an $11,093,940 modification (P00002) to a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00019-18-F-2476) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (SPE4A1-17-G-0008) in support of the Marine Corps Presidential Helicopter Program. This modification procures five CT7-8A6 engines with metal shipping containers, interface harness and associated control hardware. Work will be performed in... Read more
6-Mar-2020Source: HeliHub.com
Babcock MCS Offshore have won a significant new five-year shared contract with three oil and gas operators for helicopter transport in the northern North Sea. The contract will initially see Babcock operate over 100 helicopter flights each month from Sumburgh in Shetland, on behalf of CNR International, EnQuest and TAQA under a collaborative agreement. Flights... Read more
4-Mar-2020Source: Shetland News
THE SUMBURGH based Sikorsky S-92 search and rescue helicopters have just completed their 1,000th mission since Bristow Helicopters took over the coastguard search and rescue contract from Canadian firm CHC in June 2013. See Full Story.... Read more