Heligo Charters Private Ltd has deployed Airbus manufactured H145 helicopters for undertaking offshore transportation with India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.
“The entry of the H145 into offshore operations comes six months after HCPL (Heligo Charters Private Ltd) signed a comprehensive by-the-hour services contract with Airbus for six H145 helicopters in January 2024. HCPL will use these helicopters to transport ONGC personnel and materials to offshore locations in the subcontinent,” a release from Airbus said.
Foreign origin helicopters have over the decades enjoyed significant market share in undertaking transport services for India’s offshore energy sector.
Earlier in the year, Sunny Guglani, Head of Helicopters, Airbus India and South Asia, in a conversation with ET Infra, had outlined that the offshore segment remains a priority for the manufacturer.
“Our selection of the five-bladed H145 for offshore operations demonstrates the commitment of both HCPL and Airbus to delivering the best product to the Indian offshore sector, ensuring both safety and operational efficiency,” said Nayan Jagjeevan, Chairman and Managing Director of HCPL.
“We believe that the H145, with its impressive performance, reliability, and versatility is an ideal choice for the demanding requirements of our offshore operations. We look forward to our continued partnership with Airbus as we introduce the H145 into service with ONGC.” he added.
According to Airbus Helicopters, HCPL has become the launch customer for the H145 in India’s oil and gas operations and outlined that the helicopter has built-in mission capability and flexibility, especially in high and hot operating conditions.