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NHV NV

Overview

NHV is a helicopter operator based in Ostend, Belgium, specialising in offshore helicopter services.[1] [2] The company has over 500 employees worldwide, and its majority shareholder is the private investment firm Ardian. [3] [4] [5] NHV primarily serves the energy industry, including Oil and Gas and Renewables, with operations in the North Sea Region and West Africa.[6] [7] In 2014, NHV became the global launch customer of the Airbus H175 Helicopter. [8] [9]

History

Founding and Early Operations (1997- 2005)

NHV was founded in 1997 by Eric Van Hal and Jef De Kinder.[10] [11] Originally named Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen, the company began operations in Ostend, Belgium, with its first aircraft: the MSN 6510 Dauphin N3.[12] [13] [14] By 2001, NHV expanded into air ambulance services in France, later extending these operations to Belgium. [15] [16]

Expansion into Offshore and Emergency Services (2006-2014)

NHV began offshore operations, including transporting shipping pilots for the Dutch coastguard and entering the Oil and Gas sector.[17] Between 2008 and 2010, the company expanded into the UK, opening a base in Norwich, and into West Africa, launching offshore flights from Ghana and later Nigeria with the Leonardo AW139.[18]

In 2011, NHV began operating Search and Rescue (SAR) missions in the North Sea, conducting over 1,000 rescue missions in collaboration with Dutch authorities.[19] [20] The company also supported Offshore Wind Farm maintenance in Belgium from 2012 onward. [21] In 2014, NHV expanded further by acquiring the Blueway Group, which included Airlift, BlueWay Offshore, DanCopter, and Vertech Offshore.[22] [23]

Recent Developments (2015 – Present)

In 2015, NHV received ISO 9001 accreditation for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment.[24] The company also adjusted its UK operations post-Brexit by adding seven aircraft to a UK Air Operator Certificate. [25] In 2020, NHV opened a new base Midden-Zeeland for offshore wind farm activities[26] and the UK Blackpool Oil and Gas base for passenger transfers in the East Irish Sea.[27] The company also sold six H155 helicopters to Air Greenland. [28] In 2021, NHV secured a contract with the German Army for maintenance and training and established the NHV Training Academy for engineers and pilots.[29] That year, NHV sold Airlift to Norwegian company Arne Stand Golding AS. [30] In November 2022, NHV ceased Dutch search and rescue operations. And, in the same year, marked its 25th anniversary with celebratory campaigns.[31]

Operations

Offshore Services

NHV provides crew and cargo transportation for offshore Oil and Gas installations and wind farms. The company also conducts hoist operations for shipping pilots and wind turbine maintenance.[32]

Search and Rescue (SAR)

NHV has operated SAR missions in the North Sea in collaboration with the Dutch coastguard.[33]

Training and Maintenance

NHV operates the NHV Academy, an EASA PART 147-certified training centre for maintenance technicians and pilots.[34] The company is also an Approved Training Organization (ATO). [35] NHV provides third-party maintenance services and is a certified provider of rotor wing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services.[36]

Bases

NHV's headquarters are located at Ostend Airport, Belgium,[37] [38] with operational bases in:

United Kingdom – Aberdeen International Airport, Norwich Airport, Blackpool Airport[39] [40]

Netherlands - Den Helder Airport, Rotterdam[41]

Denmark – Esbjerg[42] [43]

Ivory Coast – Abidjan[44]

NHV also operates maintenance facilities in Lanvéoc, France, and Emden, Germany.[45]

Fleet

NHV's fleet includes: Airbus H175, Airbus H145, Leonardo AW169, Leonardo AW139[46] [47] [48]

References

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  7. ^ "NHV gains a UK Air Operator Certificate". HeliHub.com. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  8. ^ "Video Feature: NHV provides update on H175 entry into service". Vertical Mag. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  9. ^ "The offshore helicopter industry: Treading water". Vertical Mag. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  10. ^ Gort, Böorn; van der Flier, Roelof-Jan. "The expanding contracts of the NHV at Esbjerg Airport". Vayu Aerospace and Defence Review.
  11. ^ "NHV Group celebrates 25 years of operation". Vertical Mag. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
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  13. ^ "NHV gains a UK Air Operator Certificate". HeliHub.com. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  14. ^ "#25YearsofNHV". NHV Helicopter services. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  15. ^ "NHV extends two French EMS contracts by 8 years". HeliHub.com. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  16. ^ "Belgian operator NHV orders ten EC175s". HeliHub.com. 13 February 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
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  24. ^ "Quality & Safety". NHV Helicopter services. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
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  26. ^ "NHV opens base in Midden-Zeeland". HeliHub.com. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  27. ^ "NHV wins AW169 offshore contract from Blackpool UK". HeliHub.com. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  28. ^ Wilson, Gwen (16 December 2020). "New home for NHV H155 Fleet". HeliHub.com. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  29. ^ "NHV awarded H145 contract by German Air Force". HeliHub.com. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  30. ^ Wilson, Gwen (16 December 2021). "NHV sells Norwegian subsidiary Airlift". HeliHub.com. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  31. ^ "NHV Group celebrates 25 years of operation". Vertical Mag. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  32. ^ "NHV gains a UK Air Operator Certificate". HeliHub.com. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
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