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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001525221-23-000026"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VTOL"
cik: "0001525221"
company_name: "Bristow Group Inc."
filed_at: "2023-05-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-14T11:39:12.860977+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bristow Ireland named preferred bidder for Irish Coast Guard SAR contract

## Summary
- Bristow Ireland Ltd. (VTOL subsidiary) selected as preferred bidder for Irish Coast Guard search & rescue aviation contract.
- Contract covers four helicopter bases (Sligo, Shannon, Waterford, Dublin) and includes a first-time fixed-wing element.
- Alan Corbett, COO Gov't Services, stated contracts are being finalized with the Irish Department of Transport.
- No financial terms or contract value were disclosed in the press release.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001525221-23-000026
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VTOL
- cik: 0001525221
- company_name: Bristow Group Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-05-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525221/000152522123000026/0001525221-23-000026-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525221/000152522123000026/vtol-20230530.htm

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