Weststar Aviation Group has signed a helicopter transportation services contract with Santos NA (19-12) Pty. Ltd.
Weststar-GAP Aviation LDA is a joint venture between Timor GAP-Timor Gas Petroleo, E.P., and Weststar Aviation Timor, Unipessoal, LDA.
Weststar says this contract will strengthen its position in the offshore helicopter services industry and marks a milestone for its joint venture.
Operations under this contract are scheduled to begin on Feb. 1.
The $40 million contract is structured for an initial 12-month period with options for two six-month extensions, and it will provide helicopter transportation services supporting Santos’ offshore operations in the Bayu-Undan region.