Design

Our Design Department develops modifications for our fleet, fixed and rotary wing and has developed to become the largest and most capable design facility of any civil operator in the world.

Our UK CAA BCAR and EASA Part 21 J Design Organization Approvals together with our manufacturing capability plus ISO9001 QA accreditation enable us to provide design, manufacturing and installation services to civil and military customers worldwide.

The design disciplines cover avionics, mechanical installation, structures, stress analysis and full technical publications. This comprehensive capability allows us to offer the complete service, from concept through all stages of design, manufacture, installation, test and certification.

• Jettisonable liferaft systems for the Bell 212, 412, 430 & AS332
• Emergency flotation systems for the Bell 204, 205, 212 & 412
• Automatic Float Deployment Systems to supplement the existing manual electric system
• Search and Rescue (SAR) modifications
• Health Monitoring Systems
• Avionic Suite upgrades
• Major Structural Modifications
• Full Aircraft Completions
• Cabin and cockpit customization 

The combination of our design capability and long experience of providing 24 hour SAR helicopter services uniquely qualifies Bristow Helicopters Ltd Technical Services as the world leaders in providing modifications for this specialist activity. From providing FLIR installations to aid searching in low visibility conditions to a complete package including autohover, rescue and survival equipment.

• Nitesun and FLIR installations
• Dual rescue hoist
• Stretcher installations
• Autohover

We have produced numerous modifications for a wide range of aircraft, helicopters and fixed wing, covering a very diverse range of requirements, from simple mechanical or avionic enhancements to more complex tasks where extensive development and trials may be necessary to achieve the required standard of integrity and performance.