Bristow Group

Electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies and Bristow Group’s Norwegian subsidiary have signed a letter of intent to conduct trial cargo flights in 2025.

Multiple private and public entities across the region have aligned behind the drive to be a leader in advanced air mobility.

The company’s briefing paper is titled “AAM: A Philosophical Guide For Early Operations.”

Not only are supply chain issues affecting offshore helicopter operations failing to improve, they are now spreading to other helicopter manufacturers, the energy industry’s trade body warns.

Norwegian air accident investigators probing the fatal crash of a Sikorsky S-92 say the aircraft landed on the water with “limited energy.”

Bell has secured its first-ever order for its fly-by-wire 525 super-medium helicopter from a Norwegian energy company.

Iit had been initially reported that all six crewmembers onboard the helicopter had been rescued following the Feb. 28 accident.

Offshore helicopter industry leaders tell Aviation Week about the challenges they face as growth returns after a prolonged downturn.

Electra.aero begins flight-testing its blown-lift distributed electric propulsion ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing technology.

U.S. startup Electra.aero has received cash deposits from Bristow Group to secure early delivery positions for an initial five eSTOL aircraft.

Some 30 Sikorsky S-92s serving the oil and gas industry are grounded worldwide while they await replacement of main gearboxes.

Offshore helicopter operator Bristow Group says supply chain issues are impacting the industry’s operation of the Sikorsky S-92.

Volocopter and the Bristow Group have partnered to launch aerial mobility services with a firm order for two VoloCity air taxis and options for up to 78 more.

Bristow Group has secured early delivery slots for five of U.S. startup Elroy Air’s Chaparral hybrid-electric VTOL cargo aircraft.

Global helicopter operator Bristow has conducted its first test flight in Beta Technologies’ Alia.

Helicopter operator Bristow Group has snatched a lucrative Irish search-and-rescue contract from competitor and incumbent CHC.

Bristow’s S-100 Camcopters are being used to monitor small boats used for migrant trafficking in the English Channel.

A clearer path to certification and operation of a fixed-wing electric aircraft is another reason given for the move.

An oversupply of helicopters and what Safan Helicopter Engines chief Franck Saudo calls a “capacity overhang” has been largely eliminated, he says.