Beta Alia N314BT is now part of Bristow’s fleet at Stavanger Airport in Denmark. Bristow is self-described as, “the world’s leading provider of helicopter transportation to energy customers, search and rescue (SAR) and aircraft support solutions to government and civil organizations.” The company serves clients in Africa, the Americas, Australia, and throughout Europe. In this northern-most location, Beta Alias could deliver personnel, equipment, and supplies to even more remote locales. Initiating the Grand Tour Beta’s Alia arrived by ship at Shannon Airport, Ireland in May 2025, ready for its Grand Tour of Europe. Beta pilots flew a series of sub-300-mile hops on their way north on what would prove to be a delivery flight. After delighting the locals with trips brushing the cliffs along the airport site, the pilots prepared for a 153 nautical mile VFR (Visual Flight Rules) jaunt. This, and each subsequent hop added to the over 100,000 miles Beta craft have accumulated in the last few years. …
