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Bristow to Add Up to Five Airbus H160s for Africa Offshore Energy Missions

Announced at Dubai Airshow 2025, the Milestone Aviation lease follows regional certification that is accelerating the H160’s entry into offshore service.

Overview

  • All helicopters will be leased from Milestone Aviation, which says it is the first lessor to place H160s into Bristow’s fleet.
  • Airbus framed the agreement as strengthening the H160’s position in the offshore energy segment following recent regional approval.
  • Bristow’s chief executive said the additions will boost safe, reliable and efficient transport for energy customers in Africa.
  • The H160 is marketed as a next‑generation medium helicopter with technology suited to offshore transport as well as other mission profiles.
  • The announcement was Airbus’s first disclosed deal at the Dubai Airshow 2025, highlighting the H160’s expanding global rollout.