Equinor strengthens helicopter capacity in Bergen with contracts worth NOK 1.1bn

OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 18.Mar.2026, Words: 324) — Equinor has awarded Bristow Norway AS a contract for helicopter services in Bergen, Norway.

The agreement covers two S‑92 helicopters that will provide offshore transport services from Flesland Airport. The contract will commence on 1 May, with a duration of 1 year and options for extension for a further 2 one‑year periods. The estimated contract value is approximately NOK 1.1bn.

“This is an important agreement that strengthens our helicopter capacity. We have already entered into agreements with CHC and Lufttransport in Bergen and this gives us solid capacity at our largest helicopter base,” says Mette Ottøy, senior vice president of joint operations support at Equinor.

Equinor operates approximately 5,000 helicopter flights per year from Bergen Airport, Flesland.

Bristow currently has an agreement with Equinor for five helicopters in Bergen, which expires on 30 Apr. Under the new contract, 2 of the existing helicopters will be continued, ensuring good continuity for both personnel and operations.

From 1 May, 3 operators with a total of 7 helicopters will provide offshore transport services from Bergen Airport, Flesland, as CHC and Lufttransport also commence their new contracts.

Fields served by Equinor from Bergen Airport, Flesland

• Troll field
  : Troll A, B and C
• Gullfaks field
  : Gullfaks A, B and C
• Statfjord
  : Statfjord A, B and C
• Oseberg field
  : Oseberg A, C, South and East
• Martin Linge
• Kvitebjørn / Valemon

Operators providing offshore transport services for Equinor from Bergen Airport, Flesland, from 1 May

Operator: Bristow Norway AS

• Helicopter type: Sikorsky S‑92
• Number of helicopters: 2
• Planned start-up: 1 May 2026
• Duration: 1 year + 2 × 1‑year options

Operator: CHC Helicopter Service

• Helicopter type: Sikorsky S‑92
• Number of helicopters: 3
• Planned start-up: 1 May 2026
• Duration: 2 years and 8 months + 2 × 1‑year options

Operator: Lufttransport RW AS

• Helicopter type: AW139 (to be replaced by AW189 in 2027)
• Number of helicopters: 2
• Planned start-up: 1 May 2026
• Duration: 2 years and 8 months + 2 × 1‑year options

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