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About Bristow Group
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Bristow Group is based in Houston, Texas. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker VTOL. The SEC classifies its business as air transportation, nonscheduled. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $1.49bn and net income of $129.1m. At that date it held total assets of $2.31bn and shareholders' equity of $1.06bn. By business, Offshore Energy Services brought in 66.5% of revenue, followed by Government Services at 25.5% and Other Services at 8.1%. By region, United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) accounted for 27.6%, followed by Other at 24.4% and Norway at 18.5%.
Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. We primarily provide aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Our aviation services include personnel transportation, search and rescue (“SAR”), medevac, fixed wing transportation, unmanned systems and ad-hoc helicopter services. Our energy customers charter our helicopters primarily to transport personnel to, from and between onshore bases and offshore production platforms, drilling rigs and other installations. Our government customers primarily outsource SAR activities whereby we operate specialized helicopters and provide highly trained personnel. Our other services include fixed wing transportation services through a regional airline in Australia and dry-leasing aircraft to third-party operators in support of other industries and geographic markets.
Our core business of providing aviation services to leading global energy companies and government entities provides us with geographic and customer diversity that helps mitigate risks associated with a single market or customer. We currently have customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, the Falkland Islands, Ireland, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and the United States (“U.S.”).
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 26 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Energy Equipment & Services
- Listed since
- 22 Jan 2013
- Employees
- 3,447
- Website
- ir.erahelicopters.com ↗
- Head office
- 3151 BRIARPARK DRIVE, SUITE 700, HOUSTON, TX, 77042
- Classification
- Air Transportation, Nonscheduled
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. G. Mark MickelsonIndependent Chairman of the Board$305,000
- Mr. Christopher BradshawPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2012$5.5m
- Ms. Jennifer WhalenChief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President$1.8m
- Mr. David StepanekExecutive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer$1.6m
- Ms. Donna AndersonChief Accounting Officer, Vice President
- Mr. Alan CorbettChief Operating Officer - Government Services$1.5m
- Mr. Stuart StavleyChief Operating Officer - Offshore Energy Services$1.6m
- Mr. Anne RappoldCorporate Secretary
- Mr. Lorin BrassIndependent Director$245,000
- Mr. Wesley KernIndependent Director$260,000
- Mr. Robert ManzoIndependent Director$260,000
- Gen. Maryanne MillerIndependent Director$237,500
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 71
- Environment
- 78
- Social
- 84
- Governance
- 50
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 212,976 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 4,548 t
- Women in the workforce
- 19%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Bristow Group Inc has a strong global presence in the aviation industry, with a well-established brand reputation.
- The company possesses a diverse range of helicopters and aircraft, enabling it to effectively serve various market segments.
- Bristow has a highly skilled workforce and experienced pilots, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
Weaknesses
- One of the main weaknesses is Bristow's high dependency on oil and gas industry contracts, making it susceptible to market volatility.
- The company has a relatively high debt burden, which can limit its financial flexibility and increase interest expenses.
- Bristow may face challenges in maintaining its fleet due to high operational and maintenance costs.
Opportunities
- There is a growing demand for helicopter services in emerging markets, presenting Bristow with an opportunity to expand its operations.
- The increasing focus on renewable energy sources opens up possibilities for Bristow to diversify its customer base beyond oil and gas.
- Technological advancements in the aviation industry can allow Bristow to enhance its efficiency and offer innovative solutions.
Threats
- Competitive rivalry within the aviation industry poses a threat to Bristow's market share and profitability.
- Fluctuations in fuel prices and economic conditions can impact the demand for Bristow's services.
- Regulatory changes and compliance requirements may increase operational costs and pose challenges for Bristow.
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