Edward D'Almeida

Gulf Helicopters

Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC) was originally founded as a Domestic Aviation Service provider in 1970 by recognizing the prospective opportunities for helicopter services within the Gulf States. We began operations in full swing in 1973 with its first operational base in Doha, State of Qatar. The state owned Qatar General Petroleum Corporation (QP) fully acquired GHC in 1998 as a subsidiary. After a decade, in 2008, Gulf Helicopters together with Al-Koot Insurance Company and Gulf Drilling International were consolidated to form Gulf International Services (GIS), a public shareholding enterprise that has been listed on Doha Securities Market (DSM). From our humble beginning, we have grown over the years as an International Aviation Service provider, serving International and Domestic Oil and Gas Companies and other clients Worldwide. Over the years, we have earned ample recognition across the world operating from Europe to the Middle East to the Far East. Our global footprint covers our current and past operations in countries such as Germany, Denmark, Malta, Libya, Sudan, South Africa, Republic of Iran, Republic of Yemen, Sultanate of Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Qatar, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Thailand and Timor-Leste. Having completed 45 long and glorious years in this industry, we have gathered excellent know-how and enriching and wide-ranging experience in our sphere of operations. Our aviation activities encompasses helicopter flight services, helicopter maintenance, Aviation training solutions and other related activities. GHC is a member of Helicopter Association International (HAI) and has been a regular recipient of the popular "Operator Safety Award" over the years including the last three years, i.e. 2013, 2014 and 2015 for accident free flying. GHC Operates under QCAR Ops 3 and JAR 145 regulations and is an ISO 9001-2000 certified Company.