Bel Air Aviation is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic teaming agreement with Era Group, one of the world's leading helicopter operators.
This new partnership is designed to enhance the helicopter services offered by both companies through close and coordinated collaboration. As the largest commercial operator of AgustaWestland helicopters globally, Era will contribute substantial fleet resources and operational support. Bel Air Aviation will bring its extensive operational and technical expertise, particularly within the European offshore sector and the North Sea region.
By combining our strengths, we aim to deliver a more flexible and capable helicopter service offering—built on a solid foundation of safety, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions. The collaboration will allow both companies to provide increased fleet capacity, tailored services, and deep industry expertise to support offshore transport needs with high reliability and responsiveness.
Chris Bradshaw, President and CEO, Era Group:
“We are excited to announce this new commercial partnership with Bel Air Aviation, a company that shares Era’s core focus on safety and quality. We look forward to working with Susanne and her team to deliver flexible helicopter fleet solutions to customers in Europe.”
Susanne Hessellund, Owner and Managing Director, Bel Air Aviation:
“We are truly excited about this new teaming agreement with Era Group. Collaborating with Chris and his outstanding team will create new opportunities and deliver greater flexibility for our customers. Both of our companies share the same core values—prioritizing safety, reliability, and tailored service—which ensures a strong and successful partnership.”
About Era Group
With over 70 years of operational experience, Era Group is one of the largest and most established helicopter operators worldwide, and the longest-serving provider of helicopter transportation in the United States. Era’s fleet is primarily used to support offshore oil and gas operations, but also serves emergency response, firefighting, utility, VIP, and other specialized missions.
About Bel Air Aviation
Established in 1994, Bel Air Aviation A/S is the only Danish-owned offshore helicopter company serving the Oil & Gas and Wind industries. Operating from its main base at Esbjerg Airport, Bel Air conducts offshore flights to platforms, vessels, and wind farms across the North Sea, Black Sea, and Baltic Sea.
Bel Air is the AW189 fleet leader and an official Leonardo Helicopters Service Centre for both AW139 and AW189 models. In addition to comprehensive in-house maintenance, Bel Air’s highly skilled maintenance team also provides on-site support to customers around the region.
