Colby Sasso's questions to Bristow Group Inc (VTOL) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Colby Sasso of Daniel Energy Partners inquired about any impacts from tariffs on component delivery times or R&M costs and asked which regions are expected to drive the most growth for Bristow's energy business in the coming years, noting recent industry focus on West Africa.
Answer
President & CEO Chris Bradshaw stated that Bristow has seen no adverse impact from tariffs to date and is encouraged by recent trade deal announcements that are expected to exclude civil aircraft parts. Regarding growth, he identified Brazil and the U.S. Gulf as constructive markets but highlighted Africa as a top growth area where meeting current and future demand is the primary challenge, necessitating the deployment of additional aircraft.