Gulf Helicopters Company
Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC)- including our subsidiaries, affiliates and joint ventures is
one of the largest helicopter service providers of Commercial transportation and vertical lift services to
industries within the Middle East Region and select international markets. Our mission is to provide the
safest, most cost-effective and reliable solutions to our customers, whether locally and worldwide.
Through our Qatar based operations, International affiliates, and joint ventures, GHC has flown in
excess of 500,000 hours over our 40 year history, with an unrivalled record of Safety.
On 26th May 2008, Gulf Helicopters Company, Gulf Drilling International, and Al-Koot
Insurance Company, were consolidated, forming Gulf International Services (GIS), a public shareholding company listed on the Doha Securities Market (DSM) with thirty Percent (30%) of GIS shares are
retained by Qatar Petroleum, a company fully owned by the Government of Qatar, and QP current
shareholding in GIS stands at 10%. GHC shares a common objective with our partner GIS companies,
with focused commitments to Safety and Excellence.
Our aviation activities include all facets of helicopter flight services and contract helicopter
maintenance, as well as contract training services and other helicopter related activities. These
aviation services are provided under Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) certification, whose rigorous
regulatory requirements and standards are modelled on the Joint Aviation Regulations (JAR) and ICAO
documentation, being the highest International accepted standards.
Our Technical Support facility, with our multinational team of highly qualified and experienced
engineers undertakes all GHC in-house fleet maintenance, 3rd party contract requirements, as well as
any modification to meet specific job requirement. Gulf Helicopters currently hold EASA Part 145
Maintenance and FAA 145 Approved Repair Station Approvals, and is a Factory Designated Service
Center for the Agusta Westland 139, Bell 212/412 & MDHI 902 type aircraft.
GHC is accredited under ISO 9001:2000 for Quality System in Management of Helicopter
Transportation, Maintenance & all associated services. Our operations are fully computerised within
state-of-the-art ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning) system, an integrated software solution for
aviation management.
Our Doha, Qatar support facility provides management, administrative, technical, operational, training and safety programs oversight to its operating locations domestically, as well as to numerous International Joint Ventures and operations affiliated with GHC.
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GULF HELICOPTER COMPANY - QATAR
GHC’s Core activity is providing full Helicopter Support Services to our clients in the Gas and Oil Industry. From our humble beginning, GHC has evolved into an international provider, moving personnel and
time-sensitive equipment to offshore or remote locations, worldwide. Over our forty year history, GHC
has worked with and hold current approvals to operate for the majority of Oil, Construction, and
Survey companies throughout the Middle East, India, and North Africa.
HC operates a premium fleet of 50+ twin-turbine helicopters that support the offshore oil and gas
industry, principally in the State of Qatar. Our primary goal and commitment to our client is to provide
safe and efficient helicopter services reflecting the highest International standards. To achieve this, we
progressively strive to ensure that our helicopter fleet is fitted with the highest level of safety and
mission equipment available, and that our crews are trained to the highest standards of qualifications.
In addition to offshore oil & gas support, GHC provides a full range of onshore specialized flight services to meet specific requirements of our clients to include;
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Seismic Support
Load Lifting - Short & Long Line
VIP Executive Transport
Helicopter Emergency Medical Services
Ship Supply & Passenger Transfer
Civil Construction Support
“If you have a Helicopter requirement GHC can provide a solution.”
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GULF HELICOPTER COMPANY - INTERNATIONAL
GHC’s International affiliates and JV partners focus on requirements outside the Middle East Region. Their organizations are regionally specific and focused, to allow their Management to tailor operational solutions to their unique political, cultural and regulatory
requirements, which is vital to success in certain regions.
GHC’s International partners and other remote outstation operating contracts draw support and operation expertise from GHC’s
Main Doha Support Facility, maintaining the same high standards to complete the mission requirement of our clients, as documented through our rigorous Auditing regime.
Our commitment to Safety and operational experience, coupled with our versatile fleet of aircraft, provide capabilities to meet the
challenges of the oil and gas industry. We are capable of operating in any remote corner of the world, wherever our customers
extend their search for oil and gas.
SULTANATE OF OMAN
Gulf Helicopters Company L.L.C.
LIBYA - Al Maha Aviation
INDIA - United Helicharters Private Limited (UHPL)
UNITED KINGDOM - Gulf Helicopters Company
P.O. Box 584, P.C. 111
Seeb, Sultanate of Oman
Contact: Capt. Ahmed Al Ansari – Managing Director
Tel: +968 2449 8282
Fax: +968 2449 7016
238 Hindustan Kohinoor Complex,
Mumbai, India. 400063
Contact: Capt. Uday Gelli - Managing Director
Tel: +91 (22) 26614791 ext 12
Fax: +91 (22) 26191252
Al Maha Company for Aviation Transportation
Tripoli, Libya
Contact: Capt. Khaled Abuswider – General Manager
Tel: +218 21 351 3431
Fax: +218 21 354 3431
Unit 1 - Stockwell Works
Stephenson Way , Crawley,
West Sussex RH101TN , U.K.
Contact Name: Hugh Lowes - Manager UK
Tel: (44) 1-293-401333
Fax: (44) 1-293-611566
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LIFEFLIGHT SERVICES – QATAR
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Inspired by a Vision, Driven by Excellence.
Inspired by a vision of the Emir, HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, to provide the people of Qatar with world-class health care,
the LifeFlight Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) program was launched on 2007 under the sponsorship of the
National Health Authority (NHA) and in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation.
LifeFlight is fully integrated into the Qatar 999 National Emergency Communications and EMS dispatch system allowing the seamless transition from call taking to operational launch, decreasing response times and improving service delivery.
LifeFlight is the only state based HEMS program in the Gulf region staffed by internationally trained Critical Care Paramedics
offering the highest standard of non-physician prehospital care available.
Experienced pilots and air crew work in partnership to ensure that in the pursuit of saving lives, safety is never compromised.
The MD 902 Explorer provides the mission, critical edge in terms of safety profile, performance and durability in the harsh desert
environment. The midsize configuration and unique NOTAR system affords operational flexibility and maximizes crew, patient and
bystander safety once on the ground.
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GHTA – QATAR
GULF HELICOPTERS TRAINING ACADEMY (GHTA) – QATAR
In 2011 Gulf Helicopters Company commissioned a new Agusta Westland AW139 Full Motion Flight
Simulator. This Training Device, incorporates the latest technical advancements in Flight Simulation,
and “State of the Art” Graphic Displays, and is officially certified by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation
Authority and the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority as a Full Flight simulator (FFS) as per JAR-FSTD H to
Level B.
Under the List of Credits presently granted this device by the Approving Authorities GHTA can offer
“turn-key” Flight Crew Training Courses under GHC’s TRTO, to include:
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Type Rating Training
Recurrent Training and Checking.
Licence Proficiency Checks.
Instrument Training.
Rig Landing Training.
Emergency Training (add-on to type training).
Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT).
Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC).
Crew Resource Management (CRM).
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Gulf Helicopters Company takes pride in being the first Helicopter Operator of its size to commission
its own flight simulator for the AW 139, and believes it will greatly enhance the Quality of our In-house
Training; while offering excellent opportunities for other third party Helicopter Groups to meet their
training requirements, either through a wet or dry lease arrangement.
Gulf Helicopters also offers a full range of Ancillary Training Packages that can be specially tailored to
our 3rd Party Clientele, providing a comprehensive, cost-effective training solution, ranging from
Engineering and Technical ground school courses, to flight simulation packages, hours building
packages including training on the actual aircraft.
Gulf Helicopters Training Academy, along with our Flight Simulator, are located in a newly constructed
purpose-built Training Facility at Gulf Helicopters Company’s Doha International Airport location, and
just one more example of GHC’s commitment to Enhancing Safety through Structured Training.
“There is no substitute for a well-structured,
focused Training Programme as the Key Component in
guaranteeing Crew Competencies.”
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Gulf Helicopters Co.,
Doha MRO
GHC is an accredited FAA/EASA 145 organisation based in Doha, State of Qatar.
In its 40 year history, GHC has regularly added capabilities to its repair station.We have several OEM
approved repair capabilities. The enclosed list provides you with an overview of the MRO capabilities
GHC has on various helicopter platforms.
Gulf Helicopters Co., is
1. An authorized service centre for Agusta Westland, Italy. We have invested into tools and acces
sory equipments and are committed to the long term future of AW139 and AW189. We have a
number of repair and overhaul capabilities on AW 139 and we are currently working on further
expansion of work shop capabilities on AW 139 components.
2. An authorized repair station for Aero Sekur to carry out overhaul of Float Assembly and Life Raft
Assembly on AW 139.
3. Over the last one year we have accomplished over 8 roof replacements/repairs on AW 139.
4. An H S I (Sikorsky) approved repair station for float assemblies
and Life Raft Assemblies on S92.
5. An authorized Service Centre for RFD Beaufort (Survitec Group) for survival equipments.
6. Approved for engine duct rotation on AW 139 – 67 C engine. GHC carries out its own mainte
nance activities on various helicopter models. AW 139, AW 189, Bell 412, S92 etc. We have
carried out many 4 year checks on AW 139 to date.We have a dedicated crew for carrying out
D-checks on Bell 412/212’s.
7. approved for 300/600 Hrs. functional check/refurbishment of Fuel Nozzle on AW139
(PT6C-67C).
8. Experienced Technicians in AW139 Upper Deck replacement.
9. Own NDT capability.
FOLLOWING ARE FEW OF THE PROPOSED CAPABILITY ADDITIONS:
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Overhaul of MGB on the AW 139.
Main Rotor Damper on AW 139 and AW 189.
Bushings and bearing replacements on several components on AW 139.
Own NDT capability.
AW 139 Engine Fuel Nozzle cleaning and refurbishment.
AW 139 Engine -- Duct Rotation and hot section replacement.
3DF Gear Box: Mid-life inspection.
Avionics shop capability in partnership with Quality Aviation Instruments, Inc, USA.including
Starter Generator.
Please feel free to contact us for any specific repair capability.
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GHC MRO REPAIR & OVERHAUL
Capability Listing:
AW139 :
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3G9560V01 series
Emergency Floatation System 95-61, 25-60
Overhaul
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3G9560V00 series
Emergency Floatation System 95-61, 25-60
Overhaul
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3G2560V00 series
Aerosekur life Raft
Overhaul
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3T6521A00ALL
Intermediate Gearbox
Overhaul
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3T6522A00ALL
Tail Gearbox
Overhaul
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92250-14801-011/FT24109
Emergency Floating System 25-60-18
Test/Annual Inspection/Repair
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92250-14801-016/FT26378
Emergency Floating System 25-60-18
Test/Annual Inspection/Repair
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92250-12801-011FT24111
Emergency Floating System 25-60-18
Test/Annual Inspection/Repair
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92250-12801-014/FT26362
Emergency Floating System 25-60-18
Test/Annual Inspection/Repair
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F14R (42572004)
Life raft
Inspect/Test/Repair
S-92 :
Bell 412/212 :
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412-010-402
CR & O MANUAL SECTION 62
Swash plate Assembly
Overhaul
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412-010-401
CR & O MANUAL SECTION 62
Hub and Sleeve Assembly
Overhaul
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412-010-408
CR & O MANUAL SECTION 62
Collective Lever
Overhaul
Tail Rotor Hub
Overhaul
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212-011-701-125& 103 And all Dash CR & O MANUAL SECTION 64
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412-010-100
BHT-412-CR & O-3
Main Rotor Hub Assembly
Overhaul
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412-040-600-101
BHT-412 CR & O-Section 62
Tail Rotor Hangar
Overhaul
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412-040-600-103
BHT-412 CR & O-Section 62
Tail Rotor Hangar
Overhaul
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209-011-711-All
CR & O Manual Section 64
Idler
Overhaul
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GHC MRO REPAIR & OVERHAUL
Capability Listing:
Bell 412/212 :
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209-011-712-All
CR & O Manual Section 64
Lever
Overhaul
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209-010-706-All
CR & O Manual Section 64
Nut
Overhaul
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212-010-755-All
CR & O Manual Section 64
Crosshead
Overhaul
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209-011-713-All
CR & O Manual Section64
Link Assy
Overhaul
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412-040-366-ALL
CR & O Manual Section 63
Main Rotor Mast
Overhaul
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412-040-336-All
CR & O Manual Section 63
Main Rotor Mast
Overhaul
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412-040-ALL
CR & O MANUAL Section 63
Transmission
Overhaul
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412-040-005
CR & O MANUAL Section 63
Main Drive Shaft
Overhaul
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212-040-005 ALL DASH NO.
CR & O MANUAL Section 63
Main Drive Shaft
Overhaul
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212-040-003- ALL DASH NO.
CR & O MANUAL
420 Gearbox
Overhaul
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412-040- ALL DASH NO.
CR & O MANUAL
420 Gearbox
Overhaul
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212-040-004- ALL DASH NO.
CR & MANUAL
900 Gearbox
Overhaul
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212-040-600
CR & MANUAL
Hangar Assembly
Overhaul
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412-040-601 - ALL DASH NO.
CR & MANUAL
Hangar Assembly
Overhaul
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210-040-600-005
Tail Rotor Flexible Coupling
Over haul
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412-040-601-ALL
Tail Rotor Flexible Coupling
Overhaul
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412-010-425-All
CR & O MANUAL & M.M.
Main Rotor Pitch Change Links
Overhaul
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212-011-701-All
O/H Manual
Tail Rotor Pitch Change Links
Overhaul
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212-040-005-103
BHT-412-CR & O
Drive Shaft
Overhaul
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412-570-001-103
BHT-412-CR & O
Drive Shaft
Overhaul
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
GHC has an integrated QMS auditing programme, our GHC Hawk Eye, which is fully compliant,
aligned and approved under International Standards Organization (ISO) ISO-9001:2008, European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) USA, Qatar Civil Aviation
Authority (QCAA), and Civil Aviation Authority (UK).
GHC is firmly committed to continuous improvement through the audit process, whilst continually
monitoring, via the closed feedback loop principle, our procedures and processes to ensure compliance with our standards and international regulatory requirements.
“Quality and Safety of the highest standards are paramount to
GHC and its clients.”
For additional information regarding GHC’s Quality Management System, please contact:
Mr. Ioannis Charos - Quality Manager
Telephone: (+974) 44333852
Mobile: (+974) 55829364
Fax: (+974) 44333867
Email: ioannis.charos@gulfhelicopters.com
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Our integrated Safety Management System (SMS) programme has been developed with close adherence to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Oil & Gas Producers (OGP), SMS
guidelines and the mandatory requirements of the aviation State Safety Management Programme of
the regulatory authorities, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), and the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA). Our SMS has been approved and accepted by both the QCAA & EASA. Safety is a
continual process that each and every GHC employee is aware and fully responsible.
“Safety is our number one priority.”
For additional information regarding GHC’s commitment to Safety, please contact:
Capt. Abdulla Ali Al-Malki – Safety Systems Manager
Telephone: (+974) 44333854
Mobile: (+974) 55843077
Fax: (+974)44333864
Email: abdulla.almalki@gulfhelicopters.com
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AIRCRAFT TYPES & SPECIFICATIONS
AGUSTA WESTLAND AW189
Normal Cruise Speed 150 Kts
Seating up to 18 Passengers + 2 Crew
2 X General Electric CT7-2E1
CAT “A” (Performance 1) Capable
Range 490 Nautical Miles
Mission Configuration
• Offshore
• Executive & VVIP
• EMS
• Search & Rescue
AGUSTA WESTLAND AW139
Normal Cruise Speed 158 Kts
Seating up to 15 Passengers + 2 Crew
2 X Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67C
CAT “A” (Performance 1) Capable
Range 568 Nautical Miles
Mission Configuration
• Offshore
• Executive & VVIP
• EMS
• Search & Rescue
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SIKORSKY S92
Normal Cruise Speed 151 Kts
Seating up to 19 Passengers + 2 Crew
2 X General Electric CT7-8A
CAT “A” (Performance 1) Capable
Range 539 Nautical Miles
Mission Configuration
• Offshore
• Executive & VVIP
• Airline
• Search & Rescue
MDHI MD 902 EXPLORER
Normal Cruise Speed 120 Kts
Seating up to 6 Passengers + 2 Crew
2 X Pratt & Whitney W207E
CAT “A” (Performance 1) Capable
Range 252 Nautical Miles
Mission Configuration
• Offshore
• Executive & VVIP
• EMS
BELL 412 SP/EP
Normal Cruise Speed 127 Kts
Seating up to 13 Passengers + 2 Crew
2 X Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3D
Range 402 Nautical Miles
Mission Configuration
• Offshore
• Utility
• EMS
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BELL 212
Normal Cruise Speed 100 Kts
Seating up to 13 Passengers + 2 Crew
2 X Pratt & Whitney PT6-3B
Range 170 Nautical Miles
Mission Configuration
• Offshore
• Utility
• EMS
AGUSTA BELL 206 L3
Normal Cruise Speed 115 Kts
Seating up to 3 Passengers + 2 Crew
1 X Allison 250-C20
Range 370 Nautical Miles
Mission Configuration
• Utility
• Aerial Photo
• Training
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Client Base
(Domestic & International)
STATE OF QATAR
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Qatar Petroleum
British Petroleum Qatar
Elf Petroleum Qatar
Maersk Oil Qatar
Mobil Oil Qatar
Occidental Petroleum of Qatar
Pennzoil Qatar
Qatar Liquified Gas Company(Qatargas)
Total E & P Qatar
Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas
Chevron Overseas Petroleum Qatar Ltd.
Arco Qatar Inc.
Standard Oil Company of Ohio(Sohio)
Dolphin Energy
Qatar Petroleum Development Co.
Anadarko Qatar
Shell Qatar
Wintershall
ONGC VL
Talisman Energy Qatar Inc.
J.Ray McDermott Eastern
GDF Suez Qatar BV
REPUBLIC OF YEMEN
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Total Oil Yemen Hunt Oil
Halliburton Geophysical Services
Canadian Occidental
Compagnie General De Geophysique
Yemen LNG Company Ltd.
Safer Exploration & Production Operations Company
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
• Geo Survey Riyadh
• Saudi Arabian Oil Company (ARAMCO)
SULTANATE OF OMAN
• Western Geophysical
• Occidental
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Oman Telecommunication Organization
Ministry of Information
Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO)
BRGM
Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC INDIA
British Gas (Enron Oil & Gas India Ltd.)
Cairn Energy
Reliance Oil
Pawan Hans Ltd.
Dabhol Power Company
Beechtel India Ltd./ Kvaerner Construction
United Helicharters Pvt. Ltd.
SUDAN
• IPC Sudan Ltd.
LIBYA
• Mabrouk Oil Operations Company
• Total E & P Libye
• Exxon Mobil Libya Limited
TIMOR-LESTE
• Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC
REPUBLIC OF IRAN
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Total South Pars
PEDCO
POGC
Staoil
AGIP/ Enterprise
Shell Iran
Petrofac
Petrobas
Repsol
MALAYSIA
• Weststar Aviation Services
We sincerely hope that our credentials will be in line with your expectations and
would be happy to meet with you at your convenience, to discuss what benefits
GHC can bring to a future partnership. Our Management Team is available to
personally meet with you, either here in Doha, or any selected location, and introduce ourselves, our capabilities, and our commitment to service.
GULF HELICOPTERS COMPANY
Al Areesh Street, Ras Abu Aboud Road
P.O. Box 811, Doha, State of Qatar
www.gulfhelicopters.com