Planned exit of Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL) Government Services COO
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Bristow Group Inc. announced that Alan Corbett, Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, plans to retire at the end of this year. Corbett, who joined Bristow in 2014 and has held multiple senior international roles, has led key government services initiatives and long-term contracts.
He will remain in his role until a successor is appointed and will support a structured leadership transition. Bristow has begun a comprehensive global search with an international executive search firm to identify his replacement, aiming to ensure continuity in its Government Services business.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Announcement date: April 20, 2026
Exhibit 99.1: Press Release
Exhibit 104: Cover Page XBRL tags
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Announcement date
April 20, 2026
Planned retirement of Chief Operating Officer, Government Services
Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
Press release announcing planned retirement furnished as an exhibit
Exhibit 104
Cover Page XBRL tags
Inline XBRL cover page data file included
Key Terms
Regulation FD Disclosure, emerging growth company, search and rescue, medevac, +1 more
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Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure On April 20, 2026, the Company issued a press release"
emerging growth company regulatory
"405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ... Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
search and rescue financial
"Our aviation services include personnel transportation, search and rescue (“SAR”), medevac"
medevac financial
"Our aviation services include personnel transportation, search and rescue (“SAR”), medevac, fixed-wing transportation"
Inline XBRL regulatory
"104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document"
Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 20, 2026
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On April 20, 2026, Bristow Group Inc. (the “Company”) announced the planned retirement of Mr. Alan Corbett, Chief Operating Officer, Government Services. Mr. Corbett intends to retire from his position effective the end of this year. Mr. Corbett began his career with the Company in 2014 and has served in several senior leadership roles, including most recently as Chief Operating Officer, Government Services since February 2023.
The Company further announced that it has begun searching for Mr. Corbett’s successor and that Mr. Corbett will continue to serve in his current role in order to provide for an orderly transition of duties. Mr. Corbett’s successor and retirement date will be later confirmed.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 20, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the planned retirement of Mr. Corbett. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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| 99.1 | Press Release of Bristow Group Inc. | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | ||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| April 20, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jennifer D. Whalen | ||||||||||||
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Exhibit Index
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| 99.1 | Press Release of Bristow Group Inc. | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | ||||
Bristow Group Inc. NEWS RELEASE Bristow Group Announces Planned Retirement of Chief Operating Officer, Government Services HOUSTON, April 20, 2026 — Bristow Group Inc., (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced that Alan Corbett, Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, has informed the Company of his intention to retire at the end of this year. Corbett will remain in his role through the appointment of a successor and will support a structured leadership transition. “Alan’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening and growing our Government Services business,” said Chris Bradshaw, Bristow President and Chief Executive Officer. “Under his direction, we secured important long-term contracts and reinforced the Company’s position as a trusted partner to government agencies. We are grateful for Alan’s commitment and the lasting impact he has made on Bristow, and we wish him the very best in his retirement.” Corbett joined Bristow in 2014 and has held several senior leadership positions across the Company’s international operations, including Region Director of the Europe Business Unit, Region Director of the Europe Caspian Region, Vice President of EAMEA, and Senior Vice President for Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Search and Rescue. He was appointed to his current role of Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, in February 2023. During his tenure, Corbett played a significant role in expanding the Company’s Government Services portfolio. Under his leadership, Bristow secured major long-term contracts including the UK Search and Rescue Second-Generation program, the Irish Coast Guard contract, and the Netherlands and Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard programs. The Company has initiated a comprehensive global search process with an experienced, international executive search firm to support the effort. About Bristow Group 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- Exhibit 99.1
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. Bristow currently has 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.”). To learn more, visit our website at www.bristowgroup.com. Media Bristow Group Inc. global.communications@bristowgroup.com
FAQ
What did Bristow Group (VTOL) announce in this 8-K filing?
Bristow Group announced the planned retirement of Alan Corbett, its Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, effective at the end of this year. He will stay in his role during a structured transition while the company searches for a successor with an external executive search firm.
Who is Alan Corbett at Bristow Group (VTOL)?
Alan Corbett is Bristow Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, joining the company in 2014. He has held several senior leadership roles across Europe, EAMEA and search and rescue operations, and has led key government services contracts, including major search and rescue and coast guard programs.
When will Bristow Group’s Government Services COO retire?
Alan Corbett has informed Bristow Group of his intention to retire at the end of this year. He will continue serving as Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, until a successor is appointed and will support a structured leadership transition throughout that period.
How is Bristow Group (VTOL) managing the transition after Alan Corbett’s retirement?
Bristow Group is initiating a comprehensive global search for a new Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, using an experienced international executive search firm. Corbett will remain in his position through the appointment of a successor and will actively support a structured leadership transition process.
What business does Bristow Group (VTOL) operate in?
Bristow Group is a global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. It primarily serves offshore energy companies and government entities, offering personnel transportation, search and rescue, medevac, fixed-wing transportation, unmanned systems, ad hoc helicopter services, and dry-leasing of aircraft across multiple international markets.
Which major government contracts did Alan Corbett help Bristow Group secure?
Under Alan Corbett’s leadership, Bristow secured major long-term Government Services contracts. These include the UK Search and Rescue Second-Generation program, the Irish Coast Guard contract, and the Netherlands and Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard programs, strengthening Bristow’s role as a trusted government aviation partner.