Babcock continues to decry ‘weakness’ in oil and gas helicopter business
Babcock bosses have continued to hit out at its oil and gas helicopter business, saying “weakness” persisted through the third quarter.
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Babcock begins Total helicopter contract after rivals criticised ‘unsustainable pricing’
Babcock has started a North Sea helicopter contract with Total which rival CHC criticised as “unsustainable pricing”.
‘My world ended with that crash’ Super Puma pilot tells Sumburgh FAI
The grief-stricken pilot of a doomed helicopter which crashed off Sumburgh killing four oil workers has told a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) how his “world ended” that day.
Aberdeen University develops new tool for helicopter pilots
A new system designed to recognise the non-technical skills required by helicopter pilots flying search and rescue missions has been developed by Aberdeen University.
VIDEO: Equinor stages helicopter rescue exercise at North Sea platform
Equinor has release dramatic footage of a mock helicopter rescue operation at an offshore platform in the North Sea.
NHV boosts Covid-19 safety protocols after warning from HSE
Helicopter operator NHV improved the Covid-19 cleaning regime at its Aberdeen base after being pulled up by the UK's health and safety watchdog.
NHV wins Shell North Sea helicopter contract off CHC
NHV helicopters has won a Shell North Sea contract previously operated by larger rival CHC.
NHV Group lands five-year helicopter contract extension with Ithaca
Helicopter group NHV has landed a five-year North Sea contract extension with Ithaca Energy.
Investigators say cranes ‘distracted’ pilots leading to wrong North Sea platform landing
Pilots were “distracted” by incorrectly positioned cranes leading to a helicopter landing on the wrong oil platform in the North Sea, according to investigators.
Family of Moray woman who died in North Sea helicopter crash ‘dismayed’ that court inquiry will be held virtually
The family of a Moray woman killed in a North Sea helicopter crash have expressed “dismay” that a fatal accident inquiry into the tragedy will be held remotely.
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.
‘Virtual’ remembrance service to be held for anniversary of 2009 Super Puma crash
A “virtual” remembrance service will be held tomorrow to mark 11 years since a fatal helicopter crash near Peterhead.
Trade bodies join forces to ‘eliminate’ offshore helicopter deaths
Two global industry bodies have joined forces in a bid to “eliminate fatalities” from offshore oil industry helicopter transport.
CHC Scotia posts worst losses in a decade amid ‘challenging market’
An Aberdeen helicopter operator has blamed “challenging market conditions” after posting its worst set of financial losses in more than a decade.
Emergency declared at Sumburgh Airport after helicopter caught up in lightning strike
An emergency was declared earlier today at Sumburgh Airport after a helicopter taking off was caught up in a lightning storm.
North Sea copter pilot raises thousands for charity by cycling across Kenya
A North Sea helicopter pilot has raised £4,000 for charity by cycling 400 miles through the mountains, rainforests and towns of Kenya alongside seven tetraplegic athletes.
Lives at risk from portable devices on North Sea copter flights
North Sea helicopter operators are classing portable electronic devices (PEDs) as a “clear and present danger” to their aircraft and passengers, an aviation expert said.
Firm hopes to swap some helicopters for fast ships in North Sea crew change ‘shake up’
Offshore workers could be about to see a shake up in North Sea crew changes in a bid to increase safety.
Bristow files reorganisation plan following Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Bristow Group has filed a reorganisation plan after entering the US-style Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in May.
CHC Helicopter announces hunt for new acquisitions
CHC has announced it is on the trail for an acquisition opportunity in the helicopter market.
Data ‘transforming’ safety improvements for offshore helicopters
Data is “transforming” the offshore helicopter industry’s ability to deliver safety improvements “faster and better”, an aviation sector leader has said.
‘Scary stuff’ – union boss reacts to crack found on North Sea helicopter
A union boss has described an image of a crack found on an offshore helicopter as “scary stuff” and called for greater transparency for workers.
Updated: Offshore helicopter parts ‘detached’ during flight, says report
A North Sea helicopter had to return to base in Aberdeen after parts fell off during a flight, an investigation has found.
North Sea helicopter pilots vote for strike action
North Sea helicopter pilots working for CHC have voted to take strike action following a pay dispute.
Lifeboat ceremony honours 16 helicopter crash victims
The legacies of 16 people killed in a helicopter crash have been remembered with the naming of a new lifeboat.