A group of leading commercial customers including Bristow and Shell will shape the development of next-generation VTOL systems, focusing on autonomy, UAS and hybrid-electric propulsion.

Former pilot for The Queen's Helicopter Flight, Jim Evans will target key safety priorities outlined in HeliOffshore's Safety Performance Model and improve frontline safety performance.

H-TAWS has primarily been adopted in two helicopter industry mission segments: HEMS and offshore. Now CHC is teaming with Shell and Leonardo to bring the technology into play in the oil and gas sector generally.