Bristow completes flight to offshore operations using sustainable aviation fuel

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Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) successfully completed an offshore revenue flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on December 10, 2021. This milestone marks one of the first SAF-powered flights in the UK Continental Shelf, flying from Aberdeen to bp-operated installations. As part of a strategic partnership with Air bp, Bristow aims to offer SAF as an option to clients in the future. The initiative is part of Bristow's broader efforts to reduce carbon emissions, including using electric-powered ground support and advancing sustainable aviation solutions.

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• Completion of one of the first SAF-powered offshore flights, indicating innovation.
• Strategic partnership with Air bp for sustainable aviation fuel.
• Future plans to provide SAF options to all clients.

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HOUSTON, Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) announced today it completed an offshore revenue flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking one of the first SAF-powered flights to an offshore operation in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). The aircraft flew from Aberdeen to installations operated by bp.

As part of its strategic relationship with Air bp, Bristow used sustainable aviation fuel¹, fully certified to Jet A1 standards, as part of a demonstration utilising a Bristow S-92.

Further flights are scheduled over the next two weeks with a view to SAF being provided as an option to all Bristow clients in the future.

Utilizing SAF for operational flights is one of many global initiatives, including an increased use of electric-powered ground support vehicles at select operating bases, as part of the Bristow's efforts to significantly reduce its carbon emissions.

"These first flights have given us the opportunity to demonstrate sustainable aviation fuel's capability and benefits in offshore transportation and are a great first step in our path to reducing carbon emissions," said Matt Rhodes, director at Bristow.

"We look forward to maximizing the positive benefits that sustainable fuel supply will provide for the environment, as well as developing a cost-effective and sustainable solution to help us achieve our operational and environmental goals.

"We've seen great enthusiasm for this initiative from colleagues across our business in our engineering, pilot and ground support teams and are proud to be able to take these first steps."

Sustainable aviation fuel is made from feedstocks such as used cooking oil and household waste, and its adoption is a key element in the global aviation industry's commitment to reducing its total carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2050.

Bristow is the world's largest helicopter operator and one of the UKCS' most active aviation providers, with a broad client base throughout the United Kingdom.

Notes to editors:
¹Bristow used sustainable aviation fuel (grade Jet A-1/SAF) meeting Defence Standard 91-091 and ASTM D1655 standards for aviation turbine kerosene as part of a demonstration flight utilising a Bristow S-92. The SAF blend supplied is 35% SAF and the SAF component provides a lifecycle carbon reduction of approximately 80% compared to the traditional jet fuel it replaces.

About Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. Bristow primarily provides aviation services to a broad base of major integrated, national and independent offshore energy companies. Bristow provides commercial search and rescue (SAR) services in several countries and public sector SAR services in the United Kingdom (U.K.) on behalf of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Additionally, the Company offers ad hoc helicopter and fixed wing transportation services. Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Guyana, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the U.K. and the U.S. To learn more, visit our website at www.bristowgroup.com.

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What is Bristow Group's recent achievement with sustainable aviation fuel?

Bristow Group recently completed an offshore flight using sustainable aviation fuel, marking a significant step in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

What is the stock symbol for Bristow Group?

The stock symbol for Bristow Group is VTOL.

When did Bristow Group complete its SAF-powered flight?

Bristow Group completed its SAF-powered flight on December 10, 2021.

Where did the SAF-powered flight operate?

The flight operated from Aberdeen to bp-operated installations in the UK Continental Shelf.

How is Bristow Group working to reduce carbon emissions?

Bristow Group is reducing carbon emissions through initiatives like using sustainable aviation fuel and electric-powered ground support vehicles.