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Bristow Group Inc. reports developments across its global vertical flight services business, which provides aviation services to offshore energy companies and government entities. Its recurring updates cover Offshore Energy Services, Government Services and Other Services, including personnel transportation to offshore installations, search and rescue, medevac, fixed-wing transportation, unmanned systems, ad hoc helicopter services and aircraft dry leasing.
Company news also covers quarterly and annual results, Adjusted EBITDA outlook, operating cash flow, common-stock dividends and debt financing activity. Other recurring themes include government search-and-rescue contract activity, leadership changes and partnerships or test projects involving zero- and low-emission aviation technologies.
BETA (NYSE:BETA) test program in Norway completed its first electric aviation demonstration, concluding a roughly six-month operational trial that ran through January 28, 2026.
Flights ran on a cargo route between Stavanger and Bergen, validating aircraft performance, charging infrastructure, winter operations, regulatory sandboxing, and collaborative procedures among Avinor, Bristow, BETA, and Norwegian authorities.
Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) closed a private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior secured notes due 2033 on January 26, 2026, and entered an amendment and restatement extending its asset-based revolving credit facility (ABL Facility) to 2031. A portion of the net proceeds was used to satisfy and discharge the company's outstanding 6.875% senior secured notes due 2028 with approximately $397 million principal outstanding as of September 30, 2025; liens securing the 2028 notes were released. Remaining proceeds are planned for general corporate purposes. The notes were sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S. The ABL amendment reduces commitments from $85 million to $70 million with an option to increase to $105 million.
Bristow (NYSE: VTOL) and Electra signed a Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) deposit agreement on Jan. 21, 2026 that converts Bristow's prior LOI into binding delivery terms, subject to aircraft certification. The agreement secures five EL9 Ultra Short delivery slots including delivery slot one, all scheduled in the EL9's first year of production, and grants Bristow options for another 45 aircraft on the same fixed terms. The EL9 carries nine passengers or 3,000 lb cargo, has a 330 nm range (1,100 nm ferry), and 150 ft ultra-short takeoff capability.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) brought its commercial electric aircraft Valo to New York on Jan 21, 2026, marking its U.S. debut and public display on Jan 23, 2026 at Pier 76.
Vertical outlined planned New York routes with partners Bristow Group and Skyports Infrastructure, targeting airport transfers (including JFK to Manhattan in minutes), event travel, sightseeing, leisure hops and medical transfers. Valo is designed for up to 100 miles, 150 mph, four seats (expandable to six), zero operating emissions, and is targeting certification in 2028.
Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) priced an upsized private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior secured notes due 2033, expected to close on January 26, 2026 subject to customary conditions. The notes will pay interest semi‑annually, be issued at par and be fully guaranteed by existing material domestic and certain foreign subsidiaries, secured by first‑priority liens on collateral including approximately 119 pledged aircraft and substantially all other tangible and intangible assets (subject to exclusions).
The company will irrevocably deposit part of the net proceeds with the trustee to redeem in full its 6.875% senior secured notes due 2028 on March 1, 2026; remaining proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes.
Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) launched a private offering of $400 million senior secured notes due 2033 to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons under Rule 144A and Regulation S. The notes will be secured by first‑priority liens on collateral including approximately 70 pledged aircraft and will be guaranteed by material domestic and certain foreign subsidiaries. Bristow will deposit net proceeds with the 2028 Notes trustee to redeem and satisfy and discharge its 6.875% senior secured notes due 2028 on March 1, 2026. As of Sept. 30, 2025, about $397 million of the 2028 Notes remained outstanding.
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) announced plans with Skyports Infrastructure and Bristow to launch the UK’s first electric air-taxi routes from Canary Wharf to major hubs, targeting Q1 2029 service and regulatory approvals in 2028. Proposed launch routes include Heathrow, Gatwick, Cambridge and Oxford, with an example Canary Wharf–Heathrow flight time of 12 minutes versus 60–90 minutes by road. Vertical unveiled its new eVTOL, Valo, which the company says will fly up to 100 miles at up to 150 mph, produce zero operating emissions, and hit production targets of 175 aircraft by 2030, ramping to 225+ annually by Q4 2030.
Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) reported Q3 2025 results: total revenues $386.3M, net income attributable to the company of $51.5M or $1.72 diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA $67.1M for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Management updated outlooks to 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $240–$250M and 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $295–$325M, and reiterated ~27% YOY Adjusted EBITDA growth for 2026. Liquidity as of Sept 30, 2025 was $313.4M (cash $245.5M plus $67.9M ABL availability). Free cash flow declined to $20.3M in Q3 from $94.5M in Q2. The company completed accelerated UKSAR principal payments and recorded $8.2M gains on helicopter disposals.
Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The company scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT) for investors to discuss the results.
Investors can register early and join via the provided webcast link. A replay will be available through November 25, 2025 using the same link. The investor presentation will be posted on the company website on November 4, 2025.
Bristow Group (NYSE:VTOL), a leader in vertical flight solutions, has announced upcoming investor conference participations. CEO Chris Bradshaw will host investor meetings at the 2025 Barclays Energy-Power Conference on September 2, 2025, and participate in a hybrid fireside chat at the Jefferies Industrials Conference on September 3, 2025, along with additional investor meetings.