OAS Helicopters, Nigeria’s leading indigenous aviation company providing helicopter and fixed-wing offshore support services for oil and gas exploration, production, and other specialized missions has acquired an additional factory-new Leonardo AW139 I0GP offshore-configured, Phase-8 model helicopter (Year 2025) to join its fleet.
The brand new aircraft with registration 5N-CEN is the latest acquisition bringing the fleet size to a total of seven of the same type and reflects the airline’s ongoing effort, quest, and commitment to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality support to the nation’s growing oil and gas exploration and production in the deep waters.
Capt. Denny Matulessya, Managing Director of Odengene Air Shuttle Services (OAS), said; “This delivery marks another milestone in our mission to provide world-class aviation support for Nigeria and the West African energy sector,” adding that, “With each addition to our fleet, we reinforce our role as a reliable partner for safe and efficient offshore operations.”
The AW139 is a globally proven multi-mission helicopter, featuring state-of-the-art avionics with advanced navigation and collision avoidance systems to enhance situational awareness, thereby reducing Pilot workload. It also offers unmatched speed, superior power margins & overall performance; the widest cabin in its category featuring high modularity for rapid reconfiguration; a 60+ minute run-dry capable Main Gearbox for enhanced reliability and safety; and up to 1,000 certified kits.
The arrival of the new equipment further increases the airline’s stake in oil & Gas helicopter deep water support, thereby cementing its position as an indigenous leader in rotorcraft solutions and demonstrating its continued investment in cutting-edge aviation assets to support the Nation’s fast-growing national energy infrastructure.
With a growing fleet of technologically advanced aircraft and a commitment to local development, OAS Helicopters remains dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and world-class aviation services across Nigeria and West Africa.
