The H160 in Offshore Energy: Régis Magnac, Vice President Head of Energy, Leasing and Global Accounts, Airbus Helicopters

The Evolution of Helicopter Connectivity and Avionics: Tor Baustad of Vipe 21

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, Gideon Ewers speaks with Tor Baustad, Business Development at Vipe 21, about the future of helicopter connectivity, emerging avionics technologies and the innovations shaping rotorcraft operations.

The H160 in Offshore Energy: Régis Magnac, Vice President Head of Energy, Leasing and Global Accounts, Airbus Helicopters

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, Editor Gideon Ewers is joined by Régis Magnac, Vice President Head of Energy, Leasing and Global Accounts at Airbus Helicopters, to discuss the launch of H160 operations in the North Sea and the aircraft's expanding role across multiple mission types. Magnac also shares insight into the H160's versatility across offshore energy, business aviation, EMS and public services, while discussing how the aircraft has been designed to meet the evolving needs of operators around the world.

The Future of Offshore Energy Support: Jamie John, Chief Commercial Officer, NHV Group

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, Editor Gideon Ewers is joined by Jamie John, Chief Commercial Officer at NHV Group, to discuss the launch of H160 operations in the North Sea and what this latest milestone means for the operator. John also shares insight into NHV's history as the global launch customer for the H175, the growing importance of offshore wind support operations and increasing demand across the offshore energy market, while discussing the company's commitment to innovation and operating in some of the industry's most challenging environments.

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance: Bill Long on AOC, HEMS Operations and Challenges Facing the Sector

In this episode of the RotorHub International Podcast, Editor Gideon Ewers is joined by Bill Long, Aviation Director at Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT), to discuss the charity’s recent Air Operator Certificate (AOC) award and what this milestone means for the organisation. Long also shares insight into EHAAT’s role supporting five million people across Essex and Hertfordshire, operating two £11 million helicopters 365 days a year without Government funding, while discussing wider challenges facing the sector, including ongoing pilot shortages.

Reflections from an Oil & Gas Helicopter Pilot: Andy Oxenford on Offshore Aviation, Career Experiences and Industry Change

Season 3 of the RotorHub International Podcast begins with Editor Gideon Ewers joined by Andy Oxenford, author of Reflections of an Oil & Gas Helicopter Pilot, to discuss his experiences across the offshore helicopter industry.  Drawing on decades in oil and gas aviation, Oxenford reflects on offshore operations, career-defining moments and how the industry has evolved over the years, while also sharing insight into the realities and challenges of life as a helicopter pilot.