The new service is a partnership between Bristow and Eastern Airways to fly workers from Aberdeen Airport to Scatsta Airport in the Shetland Islands on fixed-wing aircraft, with passengers continuing their journeys to nearby onshore destinations or by helicopter to offshore installations in the Shetland basins.
Bristow is responsible for the overall management of flying operations, providing a single point of contact for helicopter, fixed-wing and airport management services through Scatsta.
“We are extremely proud of our Shetland Islands heritage and continue to work hard to maintain reliable operations at both Sumburgh and Scatsta airports,” said Alan Corbett, managing director of Bristow Helicopters. “This new partnership is also important for the local economy and demonstrates our commitment to the area.
“As the only helicopter operator at Scatsta, we are able to turn around helicopter flights faster. We also have additional back-up support from our great team at Sumburgh Airport to assist when required.”
Established in the U.K. by London-born Alan Bristow in 1955, Bristow Helicopters offers offshore transportation, fixed-wing services, search-and-rescue services, and most recently, unmanned aircraft system operated offshore installation inspection services.
