Leonardo Helicopters AW109SP GrandNew Saxonair Charter Ltd G-KLNH … leaving Norwich, September 2016.
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Thanks to Kevin HUDSON for this colorful image of LN-OBX “Obelix” while transiting in Norwich … this helicopter was operated in Italy as I-EMEB with Alieurope from 1999 till 2003.
PRESS RELEASE – 18 December 2015
New group branding for NHV
NHV, a fast growing international helicopter operator, continues the integration of its subsidiaries. As of today, the offshore branches of the NHV Group operate under their new brand. NHV, Blueway Offshore Norge and DanCopter have been integrated into one refurbished NHV brand. Airlift and Vertech, also part of the NHV Group, will continue to operate under their current brand.
The rebranding process started shortly after the acquisition of the Blueway Group last year. As a result NHV doubled in size and has become a considerable player in the global helicopter services industry. The new brand reflects the unification of the two groups.
The new NHV brand is founded on its original core values of: Safety, Transparency, Ownership, People and Partnership. Unified under its new brand the NHV Group aims to be the European global helicopter operator of choice and set standards for the industry in terms of safety, flexibility and performance.
The rebranding also includes a change in the visual identity. A key element in this makeover is the new logo. The logo redesign reflects the groups’ evolution from a small-scale helicopter operator providing maritime services for the local harbor to an international group providing a wide range of helicopter services to our partners.
About NHV Group:
The NHV group, based in Ostend Belgium, is specialized in B-to-B helicopter services and has a strong geographic presence in Europe and Western Africa. The group conducts operations out of several bases on 2 continents with a team of over 650 employees. NHV’s main focus is on the oil and gas industry. The group has a leading position in Europe as the only helicopter operator that conducts operations in every oil producing country in the region. The scope of work also includes: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), Maritime Services, which include Search and Rescue (SAR), offshore Wind Farms and Harbor Pilot Services. Vertech Offshore and Airlift are two specialized companies within the NHV group who are leaders in their niche of flare tip replacement and power grid construction and maintenance. Aside from the helicopter operations, NHV is an approved training organization (ATO) and an official service center for our partner Airbus Helicopters. The group has a multipurpose high value fleet of 62 helicopters. NHV’s majority shareholder is Ardian, the independent private investment company with assets of US$50bn managed or advised in Europe, North America and Asia. Since 2012, NHV has ordered 16 helicopters of the state-of-the-art Airbus Helicopters H 175 model and is the global launching customer and the first operator to fly the H175.
Thanks to Kevin HUDSON for this first view of NHV AW139 OO-NSN wearing new company logo.
Proven in service: Airbus Helicopters’H175 reaches 1,000 flight hours with NHV Group.
• High reliability demonstrated in tightly-scheduled North Sea oiland gas missions
• Excellent marks given to the H175 by NHV pilots, technicians and
passengers
•Ease of maintainability confirmed during the initial 400-hourmaintenance checks
Den Helder, The Netherlands 27 August 2015
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NHV Group has logged the first 1,000 flight hours with the H175, proving this super-medium-sized rotorcraft’s capabilities and reliability in highlydemanding operations, especially the transportation of crews and supplies to off-shore oil and gas platforms – the primary mission for which it was designed. The 1,000 hours have been accumulated by NHV’s initial two H175s asthe launch operator, which introduced these helicopters in service last December. The rotorcraft have since completed more than 750 flights and carried approximately 11.000 passengers; with certain missions conducted in challenging North Sea weather conditions, and non-stopflights performed to distances of 175 NM with passengers and cargo. High reliability with the H175 is enabling NHV to meet tight flight scheduling in the North Sea, thereby underscoring the aircraft’s high level of maturity from service entry, as well as the suitability of associated services provided by Airbus Helicopters. Thefirst two scheduled 400-hour maintenance checks validated the ease of maintenance.
“The H175 is setting new standards in the super-medium rotorcraft category, with excellent marks received from NHV pilots and maintenance teams, along with the passengers being flown,” said Airbus Helicopters President Guillaume Faury.
“This confirms thesignificant efforts we made during its development, including our closecooperation with NHVGroup.”
NHV’s initial H175s are flying from Den Helder in northern Holland. NHV Group ultimately will increase its fleet to 16 of these new-generation helicopters.As part of Airbus Helicopters’ commitment to a smooth H175 introduction, it has assigned technical crews to Den Helder, which are backed by the company’s full resources in support and services, as well as established training capabilities. “We are very pleased with the H175s,” added Eric Van Hal, the CEO of NHV Group.“Our pilots appreciate their excellent handling characteristics, plus the speed and range; while passengers are impressed with the cabin comfort, smooth ride and low noise levels.” The H175s joined NHV’s rotorcraft fleet that also includes Airbus Helicopters-built AS365N3 Dauphins, H225s, AS332 L2 Super Pumas, H155s and EC145s. Airbus Helicopters developed the H175 to meet evolving mission needs in the oil and gas industry, offering outstanding performance and unmatched cost efficiency with the capability of carrying a full payload to 90 percent of the North Sea’s offshore installations. It also is well tailored for search and rescue in support of such off-shore operations, emergency medical services, public services, VIP and executive transport.
Thanks to Kevin HUDSON for these images of the new NHV EC175 OO-NSD at Norwich.
PRESS RELEASE – NHV Group Takes Delivery of Its fourth AW139 Helicopter.
Norwich, UK 1 September 2015
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NHV Group announced today that it has taken delivery of their fourth AW139 intermediate twin helicopter. The newest aircraft will be based in Norwich performing offshore transport missions in the North Sea.The event marks an additional AW139 entering the NHV Group fleet of helicopters; Moreover, the newest AW139 has the optional kit ‘Increased Gross Weight 7 tons’, which gives the helicopter more than 300 kg of additional useful load in a typical offshore configuration.
Three aircraft of the same model are already in service in Nigeria. The delivery of the AW139 fits NHV’s strategy of owning and operating a young and modern fleet.
The handover also further expands the presence of the bestselling AW139 in the North Sea region.
State-of-the-art technology, proven performance, low operating costs and one of the few helicopters in its class to meet the latest safety standards, have made the AW139 the helicopter of choice in the intermediate twin market. With its power reserve, the AW139 delivers Category A (Class 1) performance from a helipad (elevated or at ground level) at maximum take-off weight with an unmatched one engine inoperative capability.
More than 220 customers from more than 70 countries have ordered approximately 900 AW139 helicopters so far to perform a wide range of roles including offshore transport, EMS/SAR, executive/private transport, law enforcement, utility and government missions. The AW139 benefits from a range of modern, constantly enhanced and tailored support and training capabilities, designed to deliver outstanding mission effectiveness and safety standards whatever the mission, leveraging on the expanding network of AgustaWestland service and training centres worldwide.
Thanks to Kevin HUDSON for the first images of this factory new AW139 taken in Norwich.