Bristow Helicopters operate a large fleet of 490 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. In 2015 it operated 24 helicopter types, however as a result of their restructure due to previous financial difficulties it now operates approximately six types,[1] a significant reduction. The fleet includes unconsolidated affiliates and joint venture partners.
| Size | Aircraft | Total | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Bell 407 | Used to carry 4 to 6 passengers for smaller production facilities, daytime flights and shorter routes. | ||
| Small | Bell 206b | 1 | Operated purely on/for training of Bristow pilots. | |
| Medium | Sikorsky S-76C+/C++ | 44 | ||
| Super Medium-lift | AgustaWestland AW189 | 2? | Under contract to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the Falkland Islands in SAR role since the acquisition of British International Helicopters in 2022.[2] | |
| Large | Sikorsky S-92 | 19 | Six of which are based at Scatsta in the Shetland Islands. Also operated from Bristow Gulf of Mexico, Norway, Nigeria and Brazil. Newest to Aberdeen, the 200th S92 off the production line, G-GALC, registered with respect to the Royal Baby - George Alexander Louis Cambridge. With its acquisition of British International Helicopters, two Sikorsky S-92 helicopters are also operated in the Falkland Islands on contract to the MoD.[3] | |
| Large | Mil Mi-8 | 8 | ||
| Large | Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma Mk II+ | 12 | Used in North Sea operations supporting the oil & gas industry, Bristow in Australia also operate 7. | |
| Total | 84 + unknown number of Bell 407 aircraft |
Training helicopters are used for initial pilot training, typically carrying up to 4 passengers and crew. Many of Bristow's aircraft are part of a technologically advanced fleet from an avionics perspective. This has allowed pilots from the academy to transition more smoothly into various roles including aerial tours, utility, and various other operations. While the majority of Bristow's training helicopters are operated by Bristow Academy in Titusville, Florida, a small number of aircraft operate out of a secondary training base located in New Iberia, Florida.
| Aircraft | Total | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schweizer 300 CB/Cbi | 32 | ||
| Robinson R22 | 9 | ||
| Robinson R44 | 6 | ||
| Bell 206 | 11 | ||
| Total | Approx. 58 |
Bristow's Fixed Wing Service provides a range of fixed-wing transportation services for crew transport to helicopter bases around the world. Bristow operates jet and turbo prop aircraft to meet the needs of the global oil and gas industry. For subsidiary Eastern Airways fixed wing jet and turboprop aircraft, see Eastern Airways.
| Aircraft | Total | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer ERJ 135ER[4] | 2 | Bristow Helicopters Nigeria | |
| Embraer ERJ 145LU | 1 | Bristow Helicopters Nigeria | |
| British Aerospace BAe-125-700B, -800 and 1000B | ? | ||
| Beech 200 Super King Air | ? | ||
| Piper PA-34-220T Seneca III | ? | ||
| Total Number of Aircraft | 15 |