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 region. 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.

25/03/2026

Some stunning pictures taken by the shipping pilots shortly after landing with our H145D3 (OO-NSV) on the Crude Oil Tanker "Samha"!

23/03/2026

NHV had a great time attending the Aerojobs Job Fair at VLOC today. Our team was delighted to meet so many enthusiastic visitors interested in careers in the aviation industry and the opportunities available at NHV.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand, shared a conversation with us, and showed interest in building a career with NHV. It was a pleasure connecting with you all!

We look forward to continuing these conversations and hopefully welcoming some of you to the NHV team in the future.

20/03/2026

A Career with Altitude: Soaring Opportunities Await at Aerojobs!

NHV will be attending the Job fair Aerojobs at VLOC next week Monday! Our friendly staff are on hand to talk to attendees about careers in the industry and opportunities available at NHV.

Come and say hi 23/03 until 16:30!

More info: www.vloc.eu/bezoekers

11/03/2026

Love to see the happy faces of these young schoolkids during their visit at our headquarters in Ostend! 😍

10/03/2026

We’re proud to share that NHV is featured in two magazines during Verticon! It’s an honor to see our work highlighted alongside so many great voices in the industry.
Take a moment to read the articles here:

-Professional Pilot p38-42, http://bit.ly/4sx4UoP
-Insight Magazine p110-111, https://bit.ly/47pgJ8p

25/02/2026

We’re excited to share that that OO-NST has been officially re-registered!

This aircraft has had an interesting journey, originally under Belgian registration, it was later moved to German registration to support operations with the Bundeswehr.

Now, it has returned to Belgian registration and is proudly operating out of Ostend, supporting our ongoing missions and activities in the region.
Welcome back, OO-NST!

18/02/2026

A modern, versatile fleet for demanding missions.

NHV operates helicopters tailored for offshore and maritime services, delivering performance where conditions leave no margin for error.

11/02/2026

Behind-the-scenes

Every NHV flight is backed by a dedicated team on the ground.

Pilots, engineers, planners, and operations staff work together every day to keep NHV missions running smoothly!

Photo Credits: Andy Bell

04/02/2026

Precision where it matters most.

Fresh images from our maritime operations in Pistoolhaven, showcasing the H145D3 in action. At NHV, we bring the same level of precision and reliability to Offshore Maritime Operations, safely transporting harbour pilots and crews with the performance and dependability ports demand.

Photo Credits: Tom Buysse

29/01/2026

We believe achievements in health, safety, quality and environment deserve visibility at NHV.

This week, NHV Group successfully passed its annual audit for ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), with zero non-conformities. A result we are genuinely proud of!

The ISO 9001 certification covers all our bases and confirms our daily focus on consistent quality, operational discipline and continuous improvement.

Our ISO 14001 certification reflects our responsibility to reduce environmental impact. Even better: the scope now also includes our Aberdeen and Esbjerg bases in addition to Ostend and Rotterdam!

More than certificates on the wall, this milestone reflects our values and our ongoing commitment to doing things right.

28/01/2026

Helicopter Hoisting For Offshore Wind: Deutsche Bucht Blade Repair Project Interview:

NHV Group has expanded its offshore wind operations with flights from Emden in Germany. As part of its multi-year contract with Vestas, NHV began helicopter hoist operations with the H175 in April 2025 in support of the Deutsche Bucht Blade-Repair project, marking a significant milestone in offshore wind logistics. The aircraft transports two to three teams of 3 technicians in full hoist setup and delivers steady, accurate hoist work throughout the mission, lifting the whole operation to a higher level.

With this step NHV stands as the first operator to use a super-medium aircraft in full hoist configuration for offshore wind in the North Sea. The outcome: faster access, higher safety margins and a smoother working rhythm for every maintenance team involved.

This interview brings together Vestas (Kees-Jan van Engelenburg - Lead Aviation Operations Manager NCE, and Pawel Plawski, blade repair supervisor responsible for the Deutsche Bucht project), and NHV (Bram De Backer - Commercial Director). It reflects on how helicopter hoisting, and specifically the Airbus H175, supported a complex offshore blade repair campaign, and what this means for future offshore wind operations.

Please read the full interview here: http://bit.ly/4koGLOF

26/01/2026

10 Years of NHV in Aberdeen, A Milestone to Be Proud Of!

In September 2015, construction work began on our Aberdeen base, with our first operational flights taking place in January of 2016. Today, ten years later, we celebrate the impressive growth of this strategic location. However, the story actually started back in 2011, when one of our customers requested operations from Aberdeen. It took five years before we secured our place in Dyce.

What began with converting an existing warehouse into a hangar and temporary facilities has now evolved into NHV’s largest operation. From 2 to 7 H175 helicopters, clocking over 7,000 flight hours annually, and supported by a team of around 120 dedicated colleagues, each one essential to our success.

Aberdeen stands as a shining example of our core values: customer centricity, innovation, and flexibility. Thanks to the trust of our customers and the dedication of our team, we continue to push boundaries in offshore operations every single day.
We look back with pride and ahead with ambition. The next 10 years promise even more!

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Kalkaertstraat 101
Oostende
8400

Website

https://nhv.be/

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