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Article: Bristow Acquires 42.5% of Lider, Brazil's Largest Helicopter Services Company.
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- Journal of Transportation
- Article date:
- June 13, 2009
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Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:BRS) announced that it has acquired 42.5% of Lider Aviacao Holding S.A. 'Lider', Brazil's largest provider of helicopter and executive aviation services.
Founded in 1958, Lider operates the largest helicopter fleet in Brazil, with 46 helicopters serving the oil and gas industry, representing approximately 50% of the oil and gas market in Brazil. Its helicopter operation is the most profitable business segment and has been growing revenues at a compounded annual rate of over 22% in the past three years. Lider's fleet has 46 helicopters and 29 charter aircraft. At December 31, 2008, there were approximately 1,480 employees. Lider generated ...
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