This website uses cookies
More information
Air bp
Air bp
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Why visit ACE ’25?

Related background information from the Handbook...
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Request your printed copy

NHV backs Aberdeeen foothold with a pair of H175s and four to follow
NHV of Ostend, Belgium, has established its base in Aberdeen and has taken on two H175 rotorcraft to enhance its fleet there. Having a presence in Aberdeen will enable NHV to serve its existing and future customers at a strategic helicopter hub.
Read this story in our February 2016 printed issue.

NHV of Ostend, Belgium, has established its base in Aberdeen and has taken on two H175 rotorcraft to enhance its fleet there. Having a presence in Aberdeen will enable NHV to serve its existing and future customers at a strategic helicopter hub. The heliport facility is located at the north east corner of Aberdeen Dyce airport, a short distance from the runways and requiring only a limited taxiing time.

In 2014, NHV was the worldwide launch customer of the H175 helicopter. Following this, one AW139 and four H175s were delivered to the operator in 2015 and a further four H175s are expected this year. This will equip NHV with a young and versatile fleet to combat difficult market conditions resulting from the recent drop in oil price.

“The opening of our Aberdeen base and the first Aberdeen-based contract with Chevron North Sea Limited started in January with two H175s,” says CEO Eric Van Hal. “These are strategically very important achievements which were only possible thanks to the commitment from all our stakeholders, our employees, our customers, our partners and our majority shareholder, Ardian.”

The NHV Aberdeen heliport complex comprises a 2,400 sqm hangar and offices, a passenger terminal with check in, x-ray, security, safety equipment storage and issue, and safety briefing rooms. The ground floor of the complex contains a general waiting area and on the upper floor is a dedicated passenger lounge. Catering facilities are provided by a local supplier.

Other News
 
H175 pair set to soar in Australia with PHI
October 12, 2024
The two H175s will be based out of Broome, with additional H175s expected to join the fleet in coming months. Their focus will be on search and rescue operations and marine transfers.
Guangzhou takes delivery of its first Airbus H175
October 3, 2024
The helicopter will perform public service missions and support emergency management for the Guangzhou air force in China.
Air Center uses H225s for Haiti evacuations
August 5, 2024
The Super Pumas were configured either with 18 passenger seats or empty to carry up to 4,000lbs of cargo. They carried out more than 100 flights over more than 300 flight hours; 39,299nm flown.