Caverton orders three helicopters

An indigenous civil helicopter company, Caverton Helicopters, has signed a contract with AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, for an additional three AW139 helicopters to support new clients in the West African sub-region.

Caverton according to a statement, operates six AW139s performing offshore transport missions in support of the oil and gas industry. It is the largest operator of the type in the region.

The Managing Director Business of AgustaWestland, Geoff Hoon, said at the signing: “I am delighted Caverton Helicopters have ordered the AW139 to meet their requirements for a long range helicopter to serve deepwater oil and gas rigs. This contract highlights the continued success of the AW139 in West Africa and grows our successful partnership with Caverton Helicopters, who are not only the largest operator of the type in the region but are also our authorised service centre.”

The Executive Vice-Chairman of Caverton, Adeniyi Makanjuola, said the signing represented another major milestone for his company as it broadens its client base and continue to increase its capacity in Africa.