‘Pilot error’ blamed for crash
Pilot error ultimately led to a helicopter crash off Shetland and the death of four passengers, a fatal accident inquiry was told on its final day yesterday.
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‘Hour by hour, day by day’: copter firms take fast-track on Covid-19
When Covid-19 gripped the UK North Sea oil industry, there was only one way for helicopter operators to manage the crisis – take it hour by hour, day by day.
CHC Helicopter wins deal for second phase of giant UK offshore wind project
North Sea helicopter operator CHC has won a deal to provide aerial transportation for a giant offshore wind project in the UK.
North Sea helicopter flights to reduce by up to 30% due to Covid-19 outbreak
North Sea helicopter flights are expected to reduce by up to 30% over the next two weeks due to the effect of the coronavirus outbreak.
New ‘corona copter’ service to remove virus cases from North Sea rigs
A group of North Sea operators have struck a deal with a helicopter operator to bring confirmed and suspected Covid-19 sufferers back to shore.
Negotiations continue as CHC Helicopter engineers reject further pay offer
Tense negotiations continued last night in a bid to avert possible strike action by engineers against a North Sea helicopter firm.
Updated: Passengers safe after North Sea copter makes emergency landing
A North Sea helicopter made an emergency landing in Aberdeen on Monday evening due to a technical fault.
Gold Awards to celebrate all things innovative
The way the world consumes energy is changing. Electric vehicles, windfarms and drilling rigs all have a part to play in securing energy’s future.
Strike action averted as North Sea helicopter pilots accept pay deal
Proposed strike action by North Sea pilots has been averted after union members voted to accept a pay deal.
Exclusive: Pilot ‘proud’ after helping coordinate huge Norwegian cruise ship rescue
A pilot has said he is “proud” after helping coordinate a huge rescue operation for hundreds of passengers on a Norwegian cruise ship.
North Sea pilots in pay dispute
North Sea pilots are in a pay dispute with CHC Helicopter.
Worker wins nearly £60k in Bristow challenge
A worker in Norway has won nearly £60,000 in lost earnings after she challenged helicopter firm Bristow.
CHC starts major revamp of Aberdeen terminal
North Sea helicopter operator CHC has taken delivery of a new aircraft and started a major revamp of its passenger terminal in Aberdeen.
Emergency landing for North Sea copter
A North Sea helicopter carrying 16 people made an "urgent" landing in Aberdeen this morning after the cockpit warning light came on.
CHC starts work on Aberdeen heliport revamp
A major revamp of helicopter operator CHC’s terminal and hanger facilities at Aberdeen International Airport is under way.
CHC picked for Dong’s Hornsea wind farm project
CHC has clinched a deal to provide helicopters for the first phase of a major offshore UK wind farm project.
North Sea chopper firm says its finances are in better shape
North Sea helicopter operator CHC said yesterday it was in robust shape to face the future after shedding more than £230million in annual costs and slashing debt.
Providence picks CHC Helicopter for job offshore Ireland
CHC has signed a contract with Providence Resources to provide helicopter services.
Fresh pictures emerge showing aftermath of North Sea helicopter emergency landing
Fresh pictures have emerged showing the damage done to a North Sea platform's helideck by an aircraft.
CHC loses North Sea contract with Apache
Aircraft operator CHC Helicopter said today that the loss of its contract with Apache will not have an immediate impact on jobs at the company.
CHC says it can ‘fill North Sea gap’ after Super Pumas grounding
CHC Helicopter’s UK boss said its £multi-million debt rescue deal will allow it to bring new types of aircraft to the North Sea to fill the gap left by grounded Super Pumas.
CHC takes first step out of bankruptcy with $450m debt rescue
The parent company of CHC Helicopter has struck a debt rescue deal with lenders that is the Canadian company’s first step out of bankruptcy.
CHC Helicopter apprentices set for career lift off
CHC Helicopter’s aviation apprenticeship programme has produced its first batch of graduates.
Energy Ball 2016 now just six weeks away
As summer holidays come to an end, now is the time to start thinking about the north-east’s biggest and best events.
CHC expands operations at Sumburgh
CHC Helicopter has expanded its Sumburgh Airport operation to a seven-day a week service for oil and gas clients using Sikorsky aircraft.