• Big Data from the skies of Dublin!

    Today, we wanted to share some insights (and a great dataviz) around some interesting work that we are undertaking. One of the ways that LCI Analytics leverages proprietary data to enhance our industry insights is by capturing ADS-B and other Mode-S signals through a network of receivers around the world. This network generates unique data that…

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  • It’s time for Action: Key Takeaways from the OEUK Offshore Aviation Conference

    10 May 2024 At this year’s Offshore Energies UK Aviation Conference, held on 9th May in Aberdeen, LCI Analytics MD Steve Robertson called for the aviation industry to tackle ever-growing sustainability themes, with a particular focus on CO2 emissions. Energy Context In his Pulitzer Prize-winning book ‘The Prize’, Daniel Yergin hailed the UK North Sea hydrocarbon development…

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  • Take a minute to view the history of the civil, twin-engine helicopter fleet! 

    21 March 2024 This week the LCI Analytics team presents an interesting animation showing how the in-service helicopter fleet has evolved over the last 47 years. Until the mid-nineties, we can see the growth of the A109, Bell 412 and S-76 twin-engine fleet. By February 2010 the Airbus H135 (or Eurocopter EC135 as it would…

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  • A Post-Pandemic World 

    14 March 2024 On the 11th March 2020 the WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic. National lockdowns followed shortly in many countries and the pandemic caused extensive disruption to the fixed wing aviation business and in the offshore crew change sector we saw in the immediate aftermath a 30-40% reduction in flight volume. Helicopter operators and…

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  • Unlocking $37 Billion: The Rise of Offshore Floating Platform Investments in 2024

    15 February 2024 Evaluation of the offshore investment market by LCI Analytics suggests that 2024 will be another strong year for offshore project sanctioning.  $37.5 Billion of floating platform projects have an expected Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2024. These projects are typically a key driver for offshore helicopter activity with the floating platforms having…

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  • Welcome to LCI Analytics

    15 February 2024 Welcome to the first blog entry from LCI Analytics. We’re an independent division of the aviation company, LCI, and will be delivering a range of high-quality advisory, consultancy and research services. Initially, we’ll be focusing on mission critical rotorcraft and advanced air mobility operations across sectors including energy, emergency medical services (EMS),…

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