WELCOME FROM KEITH MULLETT

As we head into the third quarter of 2021, our business is in a strong position. We continue to be the partner of choice for many major offshore oil and gas operators, with several key long-term contracts successfully renewed. At the same time, we are building momentum with exploring new sectors as we continue to drive towards our strategic goal to diversify our business. In this issue, you’ll hear from Cory Latiolais, PHI Aviation Chief Commercial Officer, about how helicopters are a natural fit for renewable energy projects such as offshore wind, offering the safest, most efficient and sustainable mode of transport.

Safety continues to be a priority for us. With technology continually evolving to support safer air operations, we can lose sight of the fundamentals and the crucial role people play in creating the right climate for safety. Our Spotlight Interview this quarter is with PHI International Director of Strategic Safety Development Steve Walters, whose fascinating career in aviation spans 65 years. He discusses the importance of companies matching up personal behaviours around safety to published policies and shares his predictions on what will be the next frontier in safety.

One of our core strengths is mobilisation. Over decades we have honed our ability to set up operations and embrace communities in some of the most far-flung places in the world. Flick to page 24 for a glimpse behind the scenes of the setting up our newest base in the remote town of Onslow in Western Australia. Shortly after conducting our first flight from the base, we hosted an open day where we welcomed more than a quarter of the town’s population through our hangar doors to meet our team and learn more about what we do.

Our commitment to nurture the next generation of talent in our industry continues with our growing contingent of cadets and trainees across a spread of professions. Turn to page 16 to meet our new Search and Rescue Crew person cadets and a fresh face onto our co-pilot trainee programme; plus catch up with our other co-pilots on how they are tracking after joining the scheme at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We’re also pleased to share an update on our progress with sustainability. After a successful phase of testing and developing our approach, we now have a roadmap for driving more sustainable practices across all of PHI Aviation. Read more on page 28.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this issue. Enjoy HomeBase.

Keith Mullett, Managing Director – PHI Aviation