CHC Helikopter Service, the Norwegian division of CHC Helicopter and a provider of off-shore transportation solutions, has entered a $500m strategic partnership with Aker BP to support its off-shore helicopter activity in Norway.

The partnership’s initial term is 5 years, with options to extend for up to 15 additional ones. CHC will operate aircraft for Aker BP from its bases in Sola and Valhall, including three Sikorsky S-92s and three Leonardo AW-189s.

Aker BP operates the off-shore fields Valhall, Ula, Edvard Grieg/Ivar Aasen, Alvheim and Skarv, and is a partner in the Johan Sverdrup field. Measured in production, Aker BP is one of Europe's largest independent oil companies.