Bristow Group Inc. provides helicopter services to the offshore energy industry primarily in Europe, West Africa, North America, and Australia. Its helicopters are used principally to transport personnel between onshore bases and offshore production platforms, drilling rigs, and other installations, as well as to transport time-sensitive equipment to these offshore locations. The company also offers helicopter flight training services to commercial pilots and flight instructors through its Bristow Academy; In addition, it provides military training; and helicopter repair, engineering support, airport management, maintenance and support, and search and rescue services. The company provides its helicopter services to integrated, national, and independent oil and gas companies. As of March 31, 2012, it operated a fleet of 556 aircraft. The company was formerly known as Offshore Logistics Inc. and changed its name to Bristow Group Inc. in February 2006. Bristow Group Inc. was founded in 1969 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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