CHC Helicopter is set to take delivery of its first Airbus Helicopters H175, Airbus said. The aircraft is configured to carry 16 passengers for offshore oil and gas operations and will operate from CHC’s base at Aberdeen, Scotland.

“The H175 allows us to continue to refine our global fleet to meet the unique needs of our customers while offering the latest aircraft technology and capabilities,” said Dave Balevic, SVP of engineering and operations at CHC.

Airbus and CHC also have an HCare services contract for the H175. This covers all spare parts and repairable items, which would be supplied from the manufacturer’s North Sea Fleet Centre in Aberdeen.

CHC is set to begin training and adjustment ahead of operational launch in August, Airbus said.

The global fleet of 15 H175s has accumulated more than 12,000 flight hours. Of the 15, 12 are flying oil and gas missions in the North Sea, and one is flying in the Gulf of Mexico. The H175 can also fly utility, VIP transport, and search and rescue missions.