Blogs

Helideck friction testing in practice.

A key part of our inspection work is assessing the friction characteristics of helideck surfaces, using specialist equipment

Skill fade is a system problem, not a people problem.

An HLO certificate proves someone passed a course. It does not prove they can run your helideck on

Offshore activity is picking up again in the Gulf.

Reports indicate exports are back above 80% of earlier levels, and vessels that sat idle for months are

Helideck equipment and compliance - from one accountable supplier

Helideck compliance usually means chasing several suppliers, each with their own lead times and their own reading of

HELIDECK COMPLIANCE, COAST TO COAST

AI: A Substitute or a Supplement?

The Landing Area Is Changing — Are We Ready for It?

In our latest technical insight, ORYX Technical Manager Matts Wilson breaks down what the shift from concept to

Resilience is built, not assumed

A reflection on 2026 — a year that asked a lot of our region, and of ORYX. Through heightened

GLOBAL LEADERS IN HELICOPTER LANDING AREA COMPLIANCE

Human Factors & Decision-Making in Offshore Helideck Operations

Rotary-wing operations aren’t just technically challenging — they’re human-factor intensive. Accident rates for helicopters are higher than those

Aviation Is Growing. Oversight Has to Outpace It.

Flight activity across the region is now exceeding pre-pandemic levels — particularly in helicopter operations supporting offshore energy,

HELIDECK & HELIPORT FRICTION TESTING

Helideck Friction Testing is a core ORYX service and a fundamental safety assurance measure for both onshore and

Where has January gone?

What started as a New Year’s resolution quickly became a KPI — and unlike most resolutions, we’re fully

The Critical Importance of FOD Management Plans for Offshore Helidecks

At ORYX Aviation Services, safety and operational excellence are at the core of everything we do. One often

What happens during a helideck inspection?

What happens during a helideck inspection?Do you ever wonder how a helideck is being inspected? Or what does