Østnes Helicopters

Østnes Helicopters is a Norwegian helicopter company based in Oslo. Its history began in 1993 with the establishment of Kjell A Østnes AS. It positions itself as a one stop shop for Nordic helicopter operators, covering new and pre-owned helicopter sales, parts and components, and maintenance.

History

The company entered a partnership with Eurocopter, now Airbus Helicopters, in 1999 and acted as a sales agent until January 2020, when it became the Nordic distributor. In 2006 it became distributor of Airbus Helicopters spare parts and services for the Nordic market. In 2020 it opened its own maintenance centre at Eggemoen in Hønefoss.

Products and services

• New helicopters as Nordic distributor for Airbus Helicopters and Safran Helicopter Engines
• Pre-owned helicopters, bought and sold worldwide
• Parts and components, with an exchange pool
• Maintenance through the Østnes Aero maintenance centre
• Leasing and painting of helicopters through the Østnes Group
• 24/7 AOG support for operators and Part-145 organisations

Sales record

The home page lists 156 new Airbus AS350 or H125 helicopters sold, 9 new H130, 19 new H145 and 128 pre-owned Airbus helicopters sold worldwide. Its story page says it has sold more than 500 helicopters, both directly from manufacturers and through the secondary market. A recent news item reports a contract for 10 Airbus H125 helicopters for 2027 delivery.

Company facts

• Founded 1993 in Oslo as Kjell A Østnes AS
• Maintenance centre: Østnes Aero AS, Flyplassveien 22, 3514 Hønefoss
• Swedish office: Kjell A Östnes AB, Hässlögatan 8, Västerås Airport
• AOG and support line: +47 24 14 58 31