The fleet of Airbus H175s belonging to Belgium-headquartered B-to-B helicopter services provider NHV Group has achieved over 70,000 flying hours.

NHV's success story with the H175 commenced in 2014, when the group became the launch operator for this super medium aircraft type. Initially, the aircraft started operations from Den Helder in the Netherlands, but since then NHV has gradually expanded its H175 operations to its other bases in the North Sea and west Africa, where it has accumulated experience and attained optimum reliability with the aircraft. Today, NHV currently operates eight H175s in Aberdeen along with two more in Esbjerg, Denmark.

Chief pilot of NHV's Aberdeen base Neil Christie says: “It's not every day that a company is able to celebrate a breakthrough such as surpassing 70,000 flight hours on a cornerstone type, but to have this occur during the 25th anniversary of NHV is a special event indeed. The 70,000 hours have most recently included ferry flights around the UK and Europe; continuing Covid passenger transport and a multitude of flights dedicated to returning offshore workers and our crews safely home to their families. I have no doubt this stalwart of the NHV fleet will continue to give my colleagues and I many more hours of safe flight as NHV continues its growth towards our 50th anniversary and beyond.”

This year, NHV Group also celebrates the milestone of 25 years of operation, growing from a family business into an international group with a reputation for highest levels of operational safety and customer service. It is delighted to have reached this noteworthy landmark as it consolidates its position in the oil and gas market where the H175 operates as the new standard.

Airbus head of the H175 programme Jerome Fagot says: “Airbus Helicopters commends NHV for reaching its remarkable achievement of 70,000 flight hours using its H175 fleet. This represents over ten million nautical miles safely flown by its H175 fleet in support of the energy sector. Since the H175 introduction at the end of 2014, with NHV as an early adopter, the aircraft has provided a safe and comfortable flight experience for passengers across the globe."

NHV believes that the H175 is the most effective and modern helicopter available in its class today, and it is dedicated to further developing its strengths and potential.