- Bristow granted Air Operators Certificate following detailed
assessment by Irish Aviation Authority
- Certificate award is next step towards seamless transition
to a new, innovative Coast Guard search and rescue aviation service
for Ireland
DUBLIN, Feb. 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Bristow
Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative
and sustainable vertical flight solutions, has received its Air
Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA),
marking a significant step towards the next generation of Coast
Guard search and rescue aviation services in Ireland.
"Gaining an AOC is a fundamental requirement to provide search
and rescue in Ireland," said
Neil Ebberson, Bristow Director
Government Services. "It was awarded after the successful
completion of a lengthy application and assessment process run by
the IAA and ensures the highest standards of professionalism and
safety are met in the country."
To gain AOC approval, Bristow
Ireland was required to demonstrate that its AW189 aircraft
will meet the Irish regulator's requirements for safe and compliant
operations; submit detailed documentation to show that it can
safely manage continued airworthiness; demonstrate that it can
safely operate the AW189 to the required standards; and carry out a
proving flight with the AW189 in Ireland.
Ebberson added: "With more than 75+ years of global experience
to draw on, our Ireland team demonstrated that we have the
experience, skills, and capabilities to operate to the standards
the IAA demands for an Air Operator Certificate.
"The next phases of preparation for this critical new service
are well in hand. TOEXCEL Ireland Limited - who are our fixed wing
partners - are working in parallel for the award of a fixed-wing
AOC, which will in turn enable us to deliver the capability
enhancements. We are looking forward to reporting more progress as
we move towards the initial transition to the new service in late
2024."
Bristow now has Air Operating Certificates covering 11
jurisdictions.
About Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. is the leading
global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight
solutions. Bristow primarily provides aviation services to a broad
base of offshore energy companies and government entities. The
Company's aviation services include personnel transportation, SAR,
medevac, fixed-wing transportation, unmanned systems, and ad hoc
helicopter services. Bristow currently has customers in
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, the Falkland Islands, India, Ireland, Mexico, the
Netherlands, Nigeria,
Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the U.K., and the U.S. To learn
more, visit our website at www.bristowgroup.com.
Contacts:
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Bristow Group Inc.
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john.fyall@bristowgroup.com
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Heneghan Strategic Communications
nigel@heneghan.ie
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