Previously known as
Gulf Helicopters Company

Elevating Global Aviation

World-class offshore transport, MRO engineering, and pilot training backed by an unmatched 50-year safety record across 10+ countries.

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01 Who We Are

50+ Years of Vertical
Flight Leadership

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QatarEnergy Subsidiary
HAI Safety Award 2018–2025
EASA · FAA · QCAA
DSM Listed (GIS)

Founded in 1970, GHC is a Doha-based global helicopter operator and GIS Group member, listed on the Doha Securities Market. With 60+ offshore aircraft and over one million safe flight hours, GHC delivers passenger transport, MRO engineering, and pilot training across 20+ countries, serving leading energy majors worldwide.

50+ Years of Safe Operation Since founding in 1970

1M+ Flight Hours Without major incident

60+ Offshore Aircraft Across 4 continents

10+ Countries Served Global energy sector

02 Company Heritage

A Legacy of Growth

1970 — Present

1970

Founded

GHC established - dedicated helicopter services for the Gulf States

1973

Qatar Operations

Commercial operations launched at Doha International Airport

1998

QP Acquisition

Qatar General Petroleum Corporation acquires GHC as a fully owned subsidiary

2008

GIS Listing

GHC joins Gulf International Services — listed on the Doha Securities Market

2022

QatarEnergy Era

QatarPetroleum rebrands to QatarEnergy, becoming majority shareholder of GIS and GHC

Today

Global Leader

60+ aircraft · 1M+ flight hours · Energy majors across 4 continents & 10+ countries

03 Purpose & Values

What We Stand For

Our vision and mission define where we're headed. Our SOAR values define how we get there every flight, every decision, every day.

Vision

Where We're Headed

“To be the trusted global leader in safe and advanced vertical aviation solutions.”

Mission

What We Do Every Day

“We deliver mission-ready air transport, MRO, and training through operational excellence, innovation, and uncompromising safety standards worldwide.”

04 Core Competencies

SOAR

Four core competencies that guide every decision, every flight, and every interaction at Global Helicopter Company.

HAI Safety Award 2018–2025
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
EASA & FAA Approved

Safety

Prioritizing safety above all, fostering a culture of vigilance and proactive risk management.

Non-punitive reporting culture
Proactive hazard identification
SMS embedded across all ops

Operational Excellence

Striving for the highest standards, reliability, and efficiency in every aspect of our delivery service.

IFR/VFR certified operations
EASA Part 145 & FAA MRO
Level D Full Motion Simulators

Accountability & Integrity

Upholding the highest ethical standards, transparency, honesty, and responsibility in all our actions.

ISO 9001:2015 Quality System
Full audit transparency
Ethical governance framework

Respectful Professionalism

Maintaining a highly skilled and professional workforce, committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional solutions.

Continuous skills development
Multicultural diverse teams
Client-first service ethos

05 Leadership

Our Leadership
Team

Experienced aviation professionals driving excellence in safety, operations, engineering, and training across GHC's global footprint.

Chairman

Dr. Mohammed Yousef Al-Mulla
Vice-Chairman

Mr. Ali Nasser Telfat
Director

SHK Fahad Abdulla Jassim Al-Thani
Managing Director & CEO

Capt. Mohd Hilal O Al-Hilal
Director

Capt. Soud Abdulaziz Al-Noaimi

06 Services

What We Do

Three integrated business pillars spanning offshore helicopter operations, world-class MRO engineering, and Gulf region pilot training all from Doha, Qatar.

60+ Aircraft • 4 Continents

Flight Services

GHC's flagship flight operation delivers IFR/VFR offshore passenger transport for the world's leading energy companies — day and night, all weather.

Aircrafts: 60+
Hours: 1M+
Countries: 20+
OPS: 24/7

IFR & VFR Offshore Transport
Emergency Medical (HEMS)
VIP / VVIP Flights
Load Lifting & Survey
Tourism & Scenic Aerial Tours

EASA Part 145 · FAA Certified

MRO & Engineering

Full-spectrum MRO at Doha International Airport with factory-level capability for AgustaWestland, Bell and MDHI fleets supporting customers globally.

EASA: 145
Certified: FAA
24/7 Support: AOG
OEM Types: 3

Factory-Designated: Leonardo AW139/AW189
Bell 212 / 412 Authorized Centre
MD 902 Maintenance
Mobile Repair Teams Worldwide
24/7 AOG Support

EASA Part 147 • QCAA

GHC Training Academy

GHC Training Academy operates two Level D Full Motion Simulators the only such facility in the Gulf region delivering type ratings, CRM and safety courses.

Level D Sim: D
Full-Motion: 3
EASA: 147
Approved: QCAA

AW139 Full Motion Level D Simulator
AW189 Full Motion Level D Simulator
Type Rating Courses
CRM & Human Factors
IFR / Instrument Rating

07 Fleet

Our Aircraft

Modern heavy, medium and light-class helicopters covering offshore energy, VIP, HEMS and training operations across four continents.

Offshore · VIP

Agusta Westland AW189

AW189

Sikorsky · Heavy Class

Engine: Twin Turboshaft
Capacity: Up to 18 pax
Cruise: 150 Kts

Offshore · HEMS

Agusta Westland AW139

AW139

Leonardo · Medium Class

Engine: Twin Turboshaft
Capacity: Up to 15 pax
Cruise: 158 Kts

Offshore · Oil & Gas

Sikorsky S92

Sikorsky · Heavy Class

Engine: Twin Turboshaft
Capacity: Up to 19 pax
Cruise: 151 Kts

Utility · Onshore

Bell 412 SP / EP

Bell 412 SP

Bell Textron · Utility

Engine: Twin Turboshaft
Capacity: Up to 15 pax
Cruise: 158 Kts

Green MD 902 Explorer air ambulance helicopter in flight

HEMS · Utility

MDHI MD 902 Explorer

MD 902

MDHI · Light Class

Engine: Twin Turboshaft
Capacity: Up to 15 pax
Cruise: 158 Kts

Onshore · Tourism

Airbus AS350

Airbus Helicopters · Single-Engine

Engine: Twin Turboshaft
Capacity: Up to 15 pax
Cruise: 158 Kts

50+ YEARS
ACCIDENT-FREE

HAI Operator Safety Award recipient eight consecutive years, 2018 through 2025. Safety is not a compliance requirement at GHC. It is a corporate value embedded in every decision, every briefing, and every flight.