Bristow bemoans continued helicopter supply chain malaise

Bristow Group CEO Chris Bradshaw expressed significant concerns regarding ongoing challenges within the helicopter supply chain, directly impacting the company’s operations and financial performance. The operator is facing penalty charges stemming from persistent fleet availability issues in its government services business. A primary source of these problems remains the consistent lack of spare parts available throughout the industry. These shortages are exacerbating delays and negatively affecting Bristow's ability to fulfill contracts effectively. Bradshaw emphasized that resolving this protracted issue is crucial for restoring operational stability and improving profitability at Bristow.