Bristow Advances in Advanced Air Mobility with Electric Flight Campaigns and Aircraft Orders
Event summary
- Completed 4,416 search and rescue missions, logging 15,861 operating hours and assisting or rescuing 784 people globally
- Conducted 103 electric aircraft flights totaling more than 7,000 nautical miles in Norway with BETA Technologies
- Secured early delivery positions for 12 next-generation advanced air mobility aircraft, including a Pre-Delivery Payment agreement with Electra for the EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft
- Reduced lost workdays by 13 percent year-over-year, reinforcing Bristow's Target Zero culture
- Lowered Scope 1 carbon intensity per flight hour from 1.88 to 1.76
The big picture
Bristow's 2025 Sustainability Report highlights its strategic pivot towards advanced air mobility, leveraging its safety culture and operational expertise to lead in emerging aviation technologies. The company's partnerships with BETA Technologies and Electra, along with its significant investments in electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, position it at the forefront of the transition to lower-emission aviation solutions. This shift aligns with broader industry trends towards sustainability and technological innovation in the aviation sector.
What we're watching
- Technological Integration
- How Bristow's operational discipline and safety-first culture will affect the commercialization of next-generation aviation solutions.
- Regulatory Approvals
- Whether Electra's EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft will achieve certification and meet Bristow's delivery expectations.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which Bristow can scale its advanced air mobility initiatives across its global operations.
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