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CHC wins crew-change contract for Brazil's Bacalhau Field; deploys Sikorsky S-92A from Jacarepaguá

CHC Helicopter has been awarded a crew-change support contract for Brazil’s Bacalhau Field and is operating a Sikorsky S-92A from its Jacarepaguá base to transport offshore personnel. The contract establishes CHC as an on‑the‑ground provider for crew transfer and logistical support to the field.

Discovered 2026-03-04T06:26:27.670085-08:00 | 2026-03-04T06:26:27.670085-08:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • CHC will operate a Sikorsky S-92A from Jacarepaguá to provide crew-change and offshore personnel transport at Bacalhau Field, directly impacting offshore logistics and contractor availability.
  • The award increases capacity in Brazil's offshore support market after recent regulatory disruption to a domestic rotorcraft operator (operator disruptions in Brazil).
  • It complements broader offshore support fleet activity and highlights both fleet shifts and safety scrutiny in the region (offshore support fleet moves; safety probe).

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First Seen
2026-03-04T06:26:27.670085-08:00
Latest Update
2026-03-04T07:42:48.189108-08:00
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