The Airbus H160 started offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico after an extensive route-proving trial. Other manufacturers plan to follow a similar route to offshore service entry.
Credit: Thierry Rostang/Airbus Helicopters
Operational evaluations to build maturity and new models for capital investment are emerging to help bring new rotorcraft and technology into the offshore support business. With helicopter utilization and demand at record levels—but supply of aircraft, spares, and manpower taut—operators and energy...
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