# Bristow Group

> Bristow Group operates helicopters and other aircraft for offshore energy companies and government agencies. Its business combines crew transportation, search and rescue, aircraft support and special missions, with a growing emphasis on contracted government services.

- **Founded:** 1955
- **Headquarters:** Houston, United States
- **Founders:** Alan Bristow (Founder of Bristow Helicopters, the Bristow operating lineage)
- **Products:** Offshore Energy Services, Search and rescue, Government Services, Aircraft leasing and support, Fixed-wing transportation
- **Notable:** Established Bristow operating lineage in 1955; Era lineage dates to Carl F. Brady’s Economy Helicopters in 1948., Bristow and Era combined in June 2020; the company trades on the NYSE as VTOL., Awarded the UKSAR2G contract announced at £1.6 billion over ten years in July 2022.

## Products & services

- **Offshore Energy Services** — Crew and personnel transport between shore bases, offshore production platforms and drilling installations.
- **Search and rescue** — Specialized aircraft and trained crews for government and commercial rescue operations; Bristow dates its SAR work to 1971.
- **Government Services** — Outsourced rescue and other aviation programs, expanded through Berry Aviation into defense and special missions.
- **Aircraft leasing and support** — Dry leasing, logistical and maintenance support, training and aircraft-related support services.
- **Fixed-wing transportation** — Regional airline services through Airnorth in Australia, charters and special-mission flying.
- **Advanced air mobility development** — Operating expertise and partnerships for emerging electric and hybrid-electric aircraft; planned trials are distinct from commercial deployment.

## Achievements

- Established Bristow operating lineage in 1955; Era lineage dates to Carl F. Brady’s Economy Helicopters in 1948.
- Bristow and Era combined in June 2020; the company trades on the NYSE as VTOL.
- Awarded the UKSAR2G contract announced at £1.6 billion over ten years in July 2022.
- Reported $129.1 million net income in 2025.
- Completed Berry Aviation acquisition in July 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Five Norwegian locations selected for planned Electra EL2 demonstrations, with the first flight targeted for Q3 2027.
- **2026-10** — Paul Armstrong named incoming COO, Government Services, expected to join February 22, 2027; Alan Corbett is to remain through a transition anticipated into March 2027.
- **2026-08** — Q2 revenue was $411.8 million; Government Services posted a $2.1 million operating loss. Bristow said availability penalties remained elevated amid supply-chain constraints.
- **2026-07** — Completed Berry Aviation acquisition, announced in June at $105 million cash subject to customary adjustments.
- **2026-06** — Announced plans to exit Norwegian Offshore Energy Services; timing and structure were not settled in the announcement.

## Links

- Website: https://www.bristowgroup.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bristow-group-inc/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Bristow_Group
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bristowgroup_inc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BristowGroup/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22