CHC Helikopter Service seals partnership with Aker BP

CHC Helikopter Service, the Norwegian division of CHC Helicopter, has agreed a $500m strategic partnership with Aker BP to support its offshore helicopter operations in Norway.
The partnership focuses on three Sikorsky S-92s and three Leonardo AW189s operating for Aker BP from bases in Sola and Valhall. The contract will run for an initial term of five years with options to extend for up to an 15 additional years.
Tom Burke, CEO of CHC Group said: “CHC has supported Aker BP since 2014, and this new partnership strengthens this long-term relationship and emphasises flight safety, continuous improvement and productivity.”
The partnership shows Aker BP’s commitment to sustainable relationships that allow operators such as CHC to invest in people, new technologies and enhanced capabilities, he added.
Vegard Olsen, logistics manager, Aker BP ASA, said the partnership with CHC will be crucial for maintaining continuity in its offshore operations. “The helicopter services act as the backbone for personnel transport offshore, ensuring that we can maintain stable and efficient operations,” said Olsen. “We look forward to working even more closely with CHC to ensure safe transportation solutions for our personnel and further improve how we work.”
One of the largest independent oil companies in Europe measured by production, Aker BP conducts exploration, field development and the production of oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf. It operates the offshore fields Valhall, Ula, Edvard Grieg/Ivar Aasen, Alvheim and Skarv, and is a partner in the Johan Sverdrup field.