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Airlift AS will transport Norwegian pilots

Airlift AS awarded helicopter transport service contract by NCA

Airlift AS Press Release | August 31, 2016

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Following a competitive tendering process, Airlift AS has been awarded a contract involving transport of Norwegian pilots to and from large vessels and vessels carrying hazardous and/or pollutive cargo serving the oil-and-gas terminals at Kårstø, Sture, Mongstad, Nyhavna and Melkøya.

Airlift AS will transport Norwegian pilots
Airlift AS will transport Norwegian pilots to and from large vessels and vessels carrying hazardous and/or pollutive cargo serving the oil-and-gas terminals using three new Leonardo helicopters and an AgustaWestland AW169. Airlift AS Photo

The contract was awarded in competition with several bidders, and the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) considered Airlift’s offer the most economically advantageous. The assessment of tenders considered personnel security, security of supply, and price.

“The new agreement will provide us with a safe and good helicopter service, at a lower price than the current agreement. I am very pleased with the outcome,” said Erik Blom, director of pilot services, NCA.

“We are grateful for the confidence placed in us through the awarding of this contract,” said Stian Hårklau, CEO of Airlift AS. “The contract is one of the largest in the company’s history. For us this is an important step towards further growth and expansion.”

The contract will commence on July 1, 2017, and will have a duration of six years, with the option of an additional two-year extension. The service will be performed with three new Leonardo helicopters and an AgustaWestland AW169.

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