Australian oil and gas company Santos has signed a helicopter transportation services contract with Weststar-GAP Aviation for its offshore operations in Timor-Leste’s Bayu-Undan region…
Australian oil and gas company Santos has signed a helicopter transportation services contract with Weststar-GAP Aviation for its offshore operations in Timor-Leste’s Bayu-Undan region.
Under the $40 million contract, Weststar-GAP Aviation, a joint venture between Timor GAP-Timor Gas Petroleo, E.P., and Weststar Aviation Timor, will start providing its services for Santos from February 1, 2025.
Structured for an initial 12-month period with options for two six-month extensions, Weststar-GAP Aviation will provide helicopter transportation services supporting Santos’ offshore operations in the Bayu-Undan region.
The agreement marks a critical milestone in WeststarGAP’s broader strategy to enhance offshore aviation services in Timor-Leste, with prospective growth into the Greater Sunrise field to support ENI and Sunda Gas.
To fulfill this contract, Weststar-GAP will deploy two state-of-the-art Leonardo AW189 helicopters, renowned for their superior performance and reliability in offshore environments.
These aircraft will be dedicated to crew change and Medevac standby services, operating between Dili, Timor-Leste, and Darwin, Australia, under the Malaysian (9M) aircraft registration, fully compliant with Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) regulations.
“This contract is a landmark achievement for Weststar. It reinforces the strength of our partnership
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