Germanwings legacy bringing mental health action for oil and gas pilots
The fatal Germanwings 9525 plane crash in the French Alps is bringing action on mental health for oil and gas helicopter pilots, a top UK boss has said.
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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.
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”.
CHC ‘up for the challenge’ of evolving amid price pressures, boss says
North Sea helicopter bosses created some turbulence of their own last month with eyebrow-raising statements about competition and pricing pressures.
EVOL: Choppers, bunkers and Chevron
In this episode, in association with the EIC, the war of words has continued in the helicopter space with another contract going to fiercely competitive Babcock. While the company has remained silent about its winning ways, others vying for contracts have been less restrained. Babcock, if you’re reading this, give Mark a call to explain.
NHV accuses Babcock of ‘race to the bottom’ over Total contract win
The chief executive of NHV has accused rival helicopter operator Babcock of engaging in a “race to the bottom” after a pair of North Sea contracts with Total changed hands.
NHV wins Shell North Sea helicopter contract off CHC
NHV helicopters has won a Shell North Sea contract previously operated by larger rival CHC.
Turbulence ahead as UK’s offshore helicopter sector experiences ‘mensis horribilis’
The UK’s crippled offshore helicopter sector faces more financial restructuring, “opportunistic M&A” and possibly even government intervention, according to new analysis.
NHV takes delivery of new H175 helicopter in Aberdeen
Helicopter operator NHV has celebrated delivery of a new aircraft for its Aberdeen base following some key contract wins.
North Sea copter firm finds way round potential no-deal Brexit pickle
Belgian helicopter operator NHV has secured key documentation to help ensure Brexit does not disrupt its North Sea operations, the firm said today.
NHV takes over Petrofac North Sea flights contract
Helicopter operator NHV has clinched a new contract to provide North Sea crew change flights for energy service giant Petrofac.
Updated: Disruption as crack found on North Sea copter
North Sea flights were disrupted yesterday after a “crack” was detected on part of a helicopter operating out of Aberdeen.
Updated: NHV wins Premier Oil contract for North Sea flights
Helicopter operator NHV has continued its rapid rise by clinching a new contract to provide flights to Premier Oil’s North Sea assets, departing from its Aberdeen base.
NHV awarded offshore contract by Siemens Gamesa
A helicopter operator today announced a new contract with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in support of the Rentel offshore wind farm.
NHV Group taking flight and winning the contracts
By its own admission, helicopter operator NHV Group is not a big name in north-east Scotland compared with the likes of Babcock, Bristow or CHC.
Updated: Jobs boost as NHV seals copter deal with Dana Petroleum
Belgian helicopter group NHV has won a new, long-term contract to provide North Sea transport services for Dana Petroleum.
NHV wins North Sea deal with Cairn Energy subsidiary
Helicopter operator NHV has won a contract with a Cairn Energy subsidiary to transport workers to the North Sea Ekland Field.
James Fisher partners with helicopter firm for offshore wind work
James Fisher Marine Services (JFMS) has announced a deal with helicopter service provider NHV to enhance its offshore wind construction contracts.
NHV in Aberdeen engineer recruitment drive
Helicopter operator NHV has beefed up its Aberdeen headcount after being chosen as the company's maintenance base for H175 aircraft.
H175 helicopter taken ashore on a ship after warning light appears
A stricken Airbus H175 helicopter had to be taken ashore aboard a ship after a cockpit warning light appeared while the aircraft was on an oil rig.
NHV’s H175 fleet reaches 10,000 flight hour milestone
The North Sea’s newest helicopter operator NHV has logged 10,000 flight hours. The Belgian based aviation firm’s eight strong fleet of H175 aircraft helped hit the milestone. The first two aircraft were introduced to the North Sea fleet in December 2014 by NHV. The Airbus manufactured choppers have since completed more than 4,750 flights
Helicopter firm NHV secures contract with Beatrice wind farm builder
Belgian helicopter operator NHV Group has tied up its second North Sea contract in just three weeks.
Chopper firm NHV flying high with new North Sea contract
The latest helicopter firm to land in Aberdeen has won a new contract to provide flights for North Sea operator Ithaca Energy.
Helicopter firm NHV makes power play with new chairman
The new kid on the block for North Sea helicopter operations has appointed an executive chairman to take the helm as the aviation firm makes a major power play.
UK energy minister in first Aberdeen visit
UK Energy Minister Jesse Norman made his first visit to industry leaders in Aberdeen yesterday.