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NewsTuesday, December 13, 2005: CHC confirmed it was awarded a five-year, CDN$217 million contract by the United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to provide commercial Search and Rescue helicopter services from four bases in the UK commencing July 1, 2007. The aircraft to be deployed on the contract are the Sikorsky S-92 and the Agusta Bell AB139. CHC’s European Operating Division will operate two S-92s at Stornoway, two S-92s at Sumburgh, two AB139s at Lee-on-Solent and one AB139 at Portland. The service will operate on a 24/7 basis at Sumburgh, Stornoway and Lee-on-Solent, and on a day-time basis at Portland, in line with current cover. The introduction of new S-92 and AB139 aircraft will increase the Coastguard’s operating range and speed. In addition a new range of technological equipment will be added to maximise effectiveness in search and rescue work. Tuesday, November 8, 2005: CHC was awarded a five-year contract renewal by ConocoPhillips (U.K.) Limited for the provision of helicopter services in support of its Southern North Sea operations. The service will utilize a dedicated Sikorsky S76C, plus additional flight hours from the CHC pool of medium aircraft and is valued at approximately CDN $40 million over the fixed five-year term. The contract commences immediately.
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