NHV Group

NHV is an international helicopter transport services company, specialised in B-to-B aviation service NHV’s main focus is on the oil and gas industry.

The NHV group, based in Ostend Belgium, is specialized in B-to-B helicopter services and has a strong geographic presence in Europe and Western Africa. The group conducts operations out of several bases on the two continents with a team of over 550 employees. The group has a leading position in Europe as the only helicopter operator that conducts operations in every oil producing country in the re

gion. The scope of work also includes: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), Maritime Services, which include Search and Rescue (SAR), offshore Wind Farms and Harbor Pilot Services. Vertech Offshore and Airlift are two specialized companies within the NHV group who are leaders in their niche of flare tip replacement and power grid construction and maintenance. Aside from the helicopter operations, NHV is an approved training organization (ATO) and an official service center for our partner Airbus Helicopters. The group has a multipurpose high value fleet of 65 helicopters. Since 2012, NHV has ordered 16 helicopters of the state-of-the-art Airbus Helicopters H175 model and is the global launching customer to fly the H175. NHV’s majority shareholder is Ardian, the independent private investment company with assets of US$60bn managed or advised in Europe, North America and Asia.

20/05/2026

Ready for another takeoff!

13/05/2026

We are expanding our horizons!

With the introduction of our H160 fleet, NHV is entering the North Sea and Baltic Sea markets supporting both established and emerging offshore energy hubs.

From Den Helder to the wider region, we are ready to support our customers where they need us most. We look forward to working with our partners and customers as we bring this next-generation aircraft into operation.

The future of offshore aviation is here.

07/05/2026

A farewell to our last two idle Dauphins!
Yesterday, May 6, 2026, Airbus Helicopters, together with our P-145 team, successfully shipped the final two idle Dauphins.
MSN 6891 (TU-HNH) departed for the port of Antwerp, with Brazil as its final destination, while MSN 6843 (TU-HNE) headed to Marseille.
For NHV, this marks the final step in the long process of repurposing the idle Dauphin fleet, an important milestone made possible through strong collaboration, commitment, and teamwork across all parties involved.
Great job to everyone involved!

06/05/2026

Last week Friday, 01/05/2026, was a special and significant day at NHV in Esbjerg.

Jan Eli Reinert had his final day as an active pilot, as he turns 65 on Monday 11/05/2026.

Jan began his career in the Danish Army Air Service in June 1983. In 1991, he met the love of his life, his wife Jette, a meeting that was almost meant to be. It was originally Jan’s colleague Kim who was supposed to conduct a sightseeing flight in Sønderborg that day, but instead it was Jan and that is where he met Jette.

Today, Jan and Jette have three grown children and three grandchildren.

Jan has had a long and impressive career with more than 19,500 flight hours. He has flown for companies such as Atlantic Airways, Maersk Air, and Sterling Airways.

In May 2009, he joined DanCopter, where he flew for many years. In 2015, he took six months of leave and flew for LEGO. In 2020, he continued his career with Babcock, but fortunately he returned to NHV in June 2023, where he resumed offshore flying.

For many years, Jan has played a key role in transporting personnel to and from installations in the North Sea for various companies.

Jan will be missed as a pilot, but we are very pleased and proud that he will continue with NHV in Esbjerg. Going forward, he will contribute in the training department and in the simulator, where his extensive experience and knowledge will continue to benefit both colleagues and the organization.

We want to thank Jan for his great efforts over the years and for his consistently dedicated approach to his work. He has shared an invaluable amount of experience and knowledge and for that, we are deeply grateful.

29/04/2026

One year ago, NHV Group took an important step forward by introducing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Esbjerg Airport as part of its multi-year partnership with Vestas.

Integrating SAF into offshore operations is a meaningful move toward reducing environmental impact, as it can significantly lower lifecycle CO₂ emissions from aviation fuel.

As wind farms continue to move further offshore, aviation is becoming increasingly vital to the industry. Helicopters bring a unique combination of speed, reliability, and flexibility ensuring safe transport in challenging sea conditions while supporting crew comfort and well-being.

This long-term collaboration with Vestas also marked a major milestone for the offshore wind sector: for the first time in the Northern Sea, an Airbus super-medium helicopter was deployed for offshore wind operations.

27/04/2026

Meet the future of offshore aviation!

The H160 represents a new generation of medium helicopters, combining cutting-edge technology with enhanced safety, reduced noise, and improved passenger comfort.

At NHV, we are committed to bringing the most advanced solutions to our customers and the H160 is a key part of that journey.

26/04/2026

Today we celebrate World Pilot Day: a moment to recognize the skill, dedication, and professionalism of pilots around the globe.

At NHV Group, we’re especially proud of our helicopter pilots who take on some of the most demanding missions every day. Their expertise and commitment keep people safe and operations running smoothly every day.

Behind every flight is a team that trains relentlessly, adapts to challenging environments, and upholds the highest safety standards. Our pilots don’t just fly, they lead, they protect, and they make a difference where it matters most.

To all our pilots: thank you for your passion, precision, and unwavering dedication. Happy World Pilot Day! 🚁

23/04/2026

Another milestone for NHV!

Our second H160 has successfully arrived at our base in Den Helder yesterday, following its acceptance end of last week.

After completing its ferry flight from Marignane to Ostend yesterday, the aircraft continued its journey to Den Helder, where it will support upcoming offshore operations.

With both H160s now in place, we are one step closer to the start of commercial operations in May 2026.

21/04/2026

The fleet is growing!

Our second H160 will soon join the NHV fleet, reinforcing our capacity to support offshore operations across Northern Europe.
And this is only the beginning, more to come.

17/04/2026

Built for offshore missions!

We are proud to introduce the Airbus H160 into our fleet, a major milestone in the evolution of our offshore operations.

Designed for performance, comfort, and efficiency, the H160 strengthens our ability to support both Oil & Gas and Offshore Wind operations across Northern Europe.

This is just the beginning.

Photo Credits: Arne Lemaire

15/04/2026

A milestone moment for NHV!

Our first H160 (MSN 1088) has successfully arrived in Den Helder! After the acceptance yesterday at the Airbus Helicopters Delivery Centre in Marignane, the H160 completed its ferry flight from Marseille to Ostend, before continuing to its new initial home base in Den Helder!

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https://nhv.be/

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