Bristow Helicopters Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Bristow, Alan
- Air Whaling Ltd
- British & Commonwealth Holdings Plc
- Offshore Logistics
- Bristow Group
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Aberdeen, City of Aberdeen, Grampian, Scotland, Scotland
Sectors:
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Transport services
Air transport services
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Extraction
Oil & gas extraction services
Notes:
Traced origins to 1953 when established by Alan Bristow based on a business formerly known as Air Whaling Ltd. Early on provided in particular offshore helicopter services to North Sea oil industry. 1985 acquired by British & Commonwealth Holdings Plc. 1996 acquired by US based Offshore Logistics by way of reverse takeover. Latterly diversified into pilot training and search and rescue services. Continues as a US based business known as Bristow Group
Publications:
- Alan Bristow, Helicopter Pioneer. The autobiography by Bristow, Alan, with Patrick Malone
- Leading from the Front. Bristow Helicopters. The first 50 years by Healey, Andrew
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Bristow, Alan
- Air Whaling Ltd
- British & Commonwealth Holdings Plc
- Offshore Logistics
- Bristow Group
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Aberdeen, City of Aberdeen, Grampian, Scotland, Scotland
Sectors:
- Transport services Air transport services
- Extraction Oil & gas extraction services
Notes:
Traced origins to 1953 when established by Alan Bristow based on a business formerly known as Air Whaling Ltd. Early on provided in particular offshore helicopter services to North Sea oil industry. 1985 acquired by British & Commonwealth Holdings Plc. 1996 acquired by US based Offshore Logistics by way of reverse takeover. Latterly diversified into pilot training and search and rescue services. Continues as a US based business known as Bristow GroupPublications:
- Alan Bristow, Helicopter Pioneer. The autobiography by Bristow, Alan, with Patrick Malone
- Leading from the Front. Bristow Helicopters. The first 50 years by Healey, Andrew