CHC Brazil wins two new Petrobras contracts
and PEOTRAM operational excellence award
London, March 31, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) –– CHC do Brasil, part of CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, has been recognized for the second consecutive year as the top provider for Operational Excellence in Offshore Transportation in Brazil by Petrobras, the leading state-owned energy company.
The PEOTRAM award, an annual initiative by Petrobras, encourages and recognizes superior operational and maintenance standards within the Brazilian offshore aviation sector. This year’s rigorous evaluation process included six competing companies. Over a five-day audit, three specialized auditors scrutinized operational practices based on the IOGP’s 690 international standards, a leading benchmark for offshore aviation safety and operational integrity. CHC Brazil was awarded first place after scoring the highest marks in various operational excellence categories.
This recognition follows CHC Brazil securing two new contracts with Petrobras to support operations in Roncador, the largest offshore field outside the pre-salt area in Brazil. CHC will operate two Sikorsky S92-A from Farol de São Tomé heliport. The contracts will start by Q3 2025, and will run for five years, representing the opening of CHC’s 5th base of operations in Brazil.
Licia Rocha, CHC’s Sales Director – Latin America, commented: “Operational excellence is core to our offer and a key factor in retaining our customers. This recognition is a testament to the consistent high-quality standards and constant innovation within our entire team to deliver a best-in-class service. These two new contracts, coupled with this award recognizing the quality of our offer, reflect the growing role CHC plays in delivering offshore operations in Brazil.”
The addition of two Sikorsky S92A contracts to CHC do Brazil portfolio increases its current heavy aircraft fleet by 33% and reinforces the region’s expertise on this aircraft model.
Gilson Caputo, CHC’s Operations Director – Brazil, commented: “We pride ourselves on having the best S92A availability in the country. By expanding the number of aircraft locally, we expect to reinforce our global flights standards in safety and operational excellence, maintaining our position as a global reference on S92A operations.”
Information Source: Fraser Schurer-Lewis
CHC Helicopter
M: +44 (0)7961 027 281
Email: fraser.schurer.lewis@chcheli.com
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For more than 75 years, CHC Helicopter has provided safe, reliable, and cost-effective helicopter services in some of the most remote and challenging environments around the world. Our dedication to safety and reputation for quality and innovation help our customers reach beyond what they thought possible.
