Originally Posted by
finalchecksplease
What would be the reason for an objection from the other operators, the CMA says that this merger will lead to higher contract prices?
More likely to be the O&G companies complaining.
They have tried to maintain four operators since the late 70's hence the following additions since Bristow bought B.E.A.S.
British Caledonian, KLM E.R.A, New Bond/Babcock, N.H.V.
Without checking I believe we have had four operators for most of the time from the late 70's onwards.
Four operators is no longer sustainable in a declining market.