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Caverton Helicopters is a Nigerian aviation company and a subsidiary of the Caverton Offshore Support Group listed on Nigeria Stock Exchange. Caverton provides aviation and Marine logistic services in the Oil and Gas Sectors.

In compliance with the regulatory requirement, Caverton Helicopters holds a Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Air Operator certificate and Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certificate which permits Caverton helicopters to carry out flight operations, routine Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul of helicopters operating within the shores of Nigeria and Sub Sahara Africa.

1. History

2. Organization

3. Joint Venture

4. Fleet

5. Safety and Operating Standard

6. Reference

7. External links

HISTORY

Caverton Helicopters is an indigenous Nigerian Aviation company that was initially setup to provide chartered, sales and maintenance of helicopter services in Nigeria under its parent Company Caverton Offshore Support Group.

The Caverton Offshore Support group which encompasses Caverton Helicopters and Caverton Marine, provide services to clients working within the Nigerian oil and gas industry. It currently maintains of a global workforce of about 900 employees. The group was in-cooperated with the intention to become the first fully integrated offshore support company in Africa.

As part of its company's goal, Caverton Helicopters has since advanced into the Offshore Support Service Industry and currently provides services to critical Oil and Gas Companies within Nigeria and West Africa. It main operational hub is an executive flight facility situated at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, with Headquarter located in Victoria Island, Lagos. Nigeria. Caverton Helicopter also operates from the Nigeria Airforce Base situated in Port Harcourt which is the capital of the oil rich Rivers State. In addition, it has a heliport in the Lagos Metropolis Victoria Island.

The major scope of work for Caverton Group involves the provision of logistics and environmental support services to Oil and Gas fields with wider projections to support energy operations along the West African coast as well as other ancillary support services. Caverton is a registered and authorized service center for Leonardo Augusta Westland helicopters, Caverton helicopters also offers maintenance repair, overhaul services and training in Nigerian and West Africa region.

ORGANISATION

Caverton operations are primarily segmented as follows:

• Offshore & Onshore Logistics (Helicopters & Fixed-Wing)

• Private Charters (includes. Air Tours & Aerial Photography)

• Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services (Helicopters)

• Private and Corporate Ground Handling services (Helicopters & Private jets)

• Hangerage and use of facilities at the private terminal

• Aviation Training

The key operational bases are highlighted below:

1. Lagos

• Ikeja: Caverton provides helicopters services from its Ikeja Operational base located at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport • Ozumba Caverton provides helicopter services to the Cowrie Creek, along Ozumba Mbadiwe, with heliport and contemporary floating helideck. The heliport doubles as a transit hub for business executives and discerning clients who move to/fro the island to the Murtala Muhammad International Airport.

2. Warri

• . Shell Industrial Area: Caverton Helicopters which operates from the Shell Industrial Area in Warri provides dedicated helicopter and logistic services for its offshore and onshore operations.

• Escravos: Caverton Helicopters operates from Chevron Escravos Facility in Ogborodo community, located in Delta state

3. Port Harcourt • NAF Base: Caverton Helicopters provide services from its flight facility in Nigeria Airforce Base in Port Harcourt for business executive and major oil industry clients.

• Shell IA: Caverton Helicopters operates from the Shell Industrial Area in Port harcourt providing dedicated helicopters and logistic services for its onshore and offshore operations

4. Cameroun

•Douala: Caverton Aviation Cameroun operates from Zone Aviation Legere, Ae’roport International. Douala.

JOINT VENTURES

Caverton Helicopters has a formidable relationship with other existing helicopter operators within Europe, North America and Africa to enable it broaden its range of services into new and developing oil and gas markets. Its partners consist of:

Heli-Union (Rotary Wing)

NHV (Rotary Wing)

FLEET

Caverton Helicopters operates various helicopters and fixed wing aircraft in its fleet. Listed below are some of the helicopters and fixed wing aircraft in its fleet: Bell 412EP helicopters, Bell 407 GXP, Twin Otter DHC-6-300, Twin Otter DHC-6-400, EC155B Helicopters, Sikorsky S76C++ Helicopters, Agusta Westland AW139 Helicopters, AS350 and Challenger 605 Business Jet.

SAFETY AND OPERATING STANDARDS

To maintain high safety standards in its operations, Caverton Helicopters proactively ensures that the key safety goals are in place. Caverton Helicopters incorporated the use of a Safety Quality and Safety Management software system which is dedicated to enhance the overall safety and quality of service delivery. The system forms an integral part of the company’s safety initiative.

REFERENCE

https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/CAVERTON:NL

https://quotes.wsj.com/NG/CAVERTON/company-people

http://www.rotorandwing.com/2017/08/22/caverton-orders-8-407gxps-new-nigeria-contract/

http://www.bellflight.com/news/press-release/2017/8/caverton-expands-with-eight-407gxp

https://www.proshareng.com/news/Stock%20&%20Analyst%20Updates/Caverton-Offshore-Support-Group-Plc-Approves-FY%E2%80%9917-Financial-Statements/39066

http://waypointleasing.com/press/waypoint-leasing-announces-helicopter-leasing-transaction-with-caverton-helicopters/

https://independent.ng/caverton-offshore-group-posts-n2-6bn-fy2017-profit/

https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview/CAVERTON.LG https://markets.ft.com/data/equities/tearsheet/summary?s=CAVERTON:LAG

http://www.nse.com.ng/Financial_NewsDocs/21441_CAVERTON_OFFSHORE_SUPPORT_GROUP_PLC_CORPORATE_ACTIONS_MARCH_2018.pdf

https://www.proshareng.com/news/Corporate%20Results/CAVERTON-declares-N594.58-million-PAT-in-Q2-17-Results--SP-N1.06k-/35669

https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapid=263826488 http://www.4-traders.com/CAVERTON-OFFSHORE-SUPPORT-20707999/news/Caverton-Offshore-Support-Group-Rewards-Shareholders-with-15k-Dividend-26622853/ https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/caverton?countrycode=ng

http://www.nse.com.ng/Financial_NewsDocs/13013_CAVERTON_-_2015_AUDITED_ACCOUNTS_FINANCIAL_STATEMENTS_APRIL_2016.pdf

http://www.nnpcgroup.com/PublicRelations/NNPCinthenews/tabid/92/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/987/Baru-Reiterates-Commitment-to-Support-Local-Investors-Lauds-Caverton-Helicopters.aspx

EXTERNAL LINKS

http://caverton-offshore.com/

Key Information

Founded: September, 2002

Main Hub: Executive Flight Facility, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria

Key People Chairman of the Group: Aderemi Makanjuola, CEO: Olabode Makanjuola, Managing Director/Accountable Manager: Captain Josiah Choms (Phd)

Fleet Size: 28

Destinations: Nigeria and Sub Saharan Africa

Website: www.caverton-offshore.com

ICAO: CJR

Callsign: Caverton Air