CHC Helicopter awarded crew change support contract for Brazil’s Bacalhau Field

CHC do Brazil, part of CHC Helicopter, a global provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy sector and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, has been awarded a contract by Equinor to provide crew change support for the Bacalhau field offshore Brazil.

The contract commenced at the start of February 2026. Under the agreement, CHC is operating an S‑92A helicopter from its Jacarepaguá base to transport offshore personnel.

Bacalhau is located approximately 185 km offshore Brazil in ultra‑deep waters. Offshore operations in this region require reliable aviation services capable of operating over long distances and in challenging offshore environments.

Licia Rocha, Senior Sales Director, Americas and APAC at CHC Helicopter, said: “Supporting offshore operations in Brazil is an important part of CHC’s activities in the Americas. This contract allows us to apply our operational experience, infrastructure and local presence to deliver safe and reliable aviation services.”

CHC Helicopter has long‑standing operations in several offshore energy markets globally, providing crew transportation services in a range of operational environments. In Brazil, the company continues to invest in its fleet, maintenance capabilities and local infrastructure to support offshore activity.

Deepwater production remains an important segment of the energy market in the Americas, driving continued demand for offshore aviation services.

“The Americas continues to be a dynamic market for offshore aviation,” added Rocha. “Our focus remains on maintaining high safety standards, operational reliability and the capability to support customers’ offshore requirements.”