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    Bristow Group

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    Oilfield Services · Helicopter Transport

    Bristow Group

    VTOL

    Bristow Group is the world's largest provider of offshore helicopter transportation services, headquartered in Houston.

    Founded
    1955
    Employees
    3,200+
    Revenue
    $1.4 billion (2023)
    HQ
    Houston, TX
    Offshore Helicopter TransportSearch & RescueCrew TransportAviation Services

    Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. Headquartered in Houston, the company provides helicopter transportation services primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, as well as search and rescue (SAR) services to government agencies. Bristow operates one of the youngest and most versatile helicopter fleets in the industry.

    Headquarters

    Houston, TX

    Founded

    1955

    Employees

    3,200+

    Revenue

    $1.4 billion (2023)

    CEO

    Chris Bradshaw

    History of Bristow Group

    Bristow was founded in 1955 and has grown to become the world's largest commercial helicopter operator, with a focus on the offshore energy industry. The company emerged from bankruptcy in 2019 and completed a merger with Era Group in 2020, creating the leading offshore aviation services company. Bristow has diversified into government SAR contracts and advanced air mobility.

    Operations & Business Segments

    Bristow operates approximately 235 aircraft in the Americas, Nigeria, Norway, the UK, and other markets. The company provides crew transport to offshore oil and gas platforms, government search and rescue services, and is investing in advanced air mobility and sustainable aviation technologies.

    Headquarters Location

    Houston, TX

    Key Specialties & Capabilities

    Offshore Helicopter TransportSearch & RescueCrew TransportAviation ServicesAdvanced Air MobilityOffshore Logistics

    Frequently Asked Questions About Bristow Group

    What does Bristow Group do?
    Bristow Group is the world's largest commercial helicopter operator, providing offshore crew transport for oil and gas companies, government search and rescue services, and other aviation solutions.
    Where is Bristow Group headquartered?
    Bristow Group is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
    Where does Bristow operate?
    Bristow operates helicopter fleets in the Americas (US Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Guyana), Nigeria, the UK, and Norway, providing offshore oil and gas transport and government SAR services.
    What does Bristow Group do in Houston?
    Bristow Group is a oilfield services company based in Houston, TX. Bristow Group is the world's largest provider of offshore helicopter transportation services, headquartered in Houston.
    Where is Bristow Group headquartered?
    Bristow Group is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 1955. The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the oilfield services sector.

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