First UK AW189 to be based at Norwich
Bristow Helicopters has announced that as the launch customer for the AgustaWestland AW189, the first helicopter will enter service in support of GDF SUEZ E&P UK’s oil and gas operations in the North Sea from Q2 2014.
Bristow has six AW189 aircraft on order for its oil and gas customers, all of which are to be delivered by 2015. Eleven Search and Rescue configured aircraft are also on order which will be used for the UK's new Search and Rescue service.
Mike Imlach, director, European Operations, Bristow Helicopters, said: ‘We are delighted that GDF SUEZ E&P UK is set to become the first oil and gas company to introduce this new state-of-the-art helicopter to its North Sea operations.
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