17th Jan 2008, 16:55
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Europe
Age: 39
Posts: 167
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New Bristow S76C++ - What are they for?
Bristow Helicopters orders two Sikorsky S92, three S76C++ and two Eurocopter EC225 helicopters
HOUSTON, Jan 11, 2008 -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, today announced the acquisition of eight new aircraft. Bristow has exercised options to acquire two S-92 and three S-76C++ helicopters from Sikorsky.
The S-76C++ helicopters are medium-size aircraft that provide versatility in terms of distance, passenger capacity and markets in which they can operate. Bristow expects to take delivery of all eight aircraft by the end of calendar year 2009 and deploy them in various domestic and international markets.
William E. Chiles, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bristow Group, stated, "We continue to add state-of-the-art aircraft to our fleet as a crucial component of our long-term growth strategy and fleet modernization. Market analysis shows customer demand exceeding supply for the foreseeable future, and we are committed to having the safest and most capable fleet possible to take advantage of these strong market conditions."
Nice piece of kit.......are they for a new SNS contract  ?
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