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.