Norway Helicopter Services Market

Norway Helicopter Services Market Overview:

The Norway helicopter services market size reached USD 12.62 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 16.15 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.78% during 2025-2033. The rise in North Sea and Norwegian Continental Shelf offshore oil and gas operations is impelling the market growth. Moreover, the heightened dependence on helicopters for search and rescue (SAR) operations in coastal and mountainous areas is contributing to the market growth. Additionally, the growing need for helicopters as a critical part of Norway's healthcare and emergency response system is expanding the Norway helicopter services market share.

Norway Helicopter Services Market Trends:

Increasing Offshore Oil and Gas Transportation Demand

The Norwegian market for helicopter services is driven by the rise in North Sea and Norwegian Continental Shelf offshore oil and gas operations. The helicopter is carrying out a key function in moving people, gear, and emergency supplies to and from offshore platforms, where sea access is restrictive or inapplicable. As exploration and production of oil continue to be Norway's core economy, helicopter operators are increasingly offering stable and time-saving solutions to underpin day-to-day business in inaccessible offshore locations. Increased emphasis on safety levels and the demand for specialized aerial services are also guaranteeing consistent demand for helicopters that will operate over long distances and in all-weather conditions. Besides, helicopter services are being increasingly incorporated into emergency response planning for offshore locations, providing instantaneous medical evacuation capacity. Such operational relevance is making helicopters become irreplaceable assets in Norway's offshore energy supply value chain, thus maintaining steady market growth. In 2025, Equinor has engaged Lufttransport RW, based in Tromsø, Norway, to manage five new helicopters provided by Leonardo. These will carry staff to installations off the coast from Sola Airport and Florø. The AW189 aircraft are part of a new generation set to operate on the Norwegian shelf. Equinor entered into contracts last year to acquire 15 new helicopters, comprising 10 Bell 525 models.

Growing Role in Search and Rescue Operations

Demand for helicopter services in Norway is driven by increasing dependence on helicopters for search and rescue (SAR) operations in coastal and mountainous areas. With Norway's difficult terrain, with long coastlines, fjords, and rough terrain, helicopters are routinely delivering critical backup in emergency response missions. The public authorities and private operators in Norway are consistently investing in advanced helicopter fleets with advanced navigation, thermal imaging, and communication technologies to improve rescue efficiency. These operations are being supplemented further by collaborative partnerships among public authorities, defense forces, and private air companies to facilitate rapid deployment response capabilities. Seasonal tourism, outdoor activities, and maritime traffic are raising the number of SAR operations, necessitating dependable air mobility options. By providing life-saving services in otherwise remote areas, helicopter service is constantly reaffirming its value to society. Increasing use in public protection and humanitarian response is guaranteeing consistent and long-term demand for helicopter operators.

Increased Use in Medical and Emergency Services

Helicopters are increasingly being used as a critical part of Norway's healthcare and emergency response system, propelling the Norway helicopter services market growth. Air ambulance services are constantly conducting fast transportation of seriously sick or injured patients to specialized facilities, especially from remote areas where ground transport is inadequate. With Norway's scattered populace and rugged terrain, medical services based on helicopters are guaranteeing equal access to high-quality healthcare, including rural and remote communities. Medical authorities are investing in updating air ambulance fleets with sophisticated equipment to allow for the treatment and stabilization of patients while in flight. Increased focus on response time reduction for life-or-death emergencies is strengthening the need for helicopter services as part of the national healthcare policy. This growing medical and emergency use is further establishing the role of helicopters within Norway's public sector infrastructure. In 2025, the Norwegian Air Ambulance (Norsk Luftambulanse) Foundation received the long-term duty to manage all ambulance helicopters in Norway, based on a direct assignment from the nation's four regional health authorities. Starting 1 June 2028, all helicopter bases in Norway are operated by Norwegian Air Ambulance. The organization presently maintains the contract from the earlier tender and is already operating from the 13 national bases. The sole alteration will be the inclusion of a new base in Elverum.

Norway Helicopter Services Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, application, and end user.

Type Insights:

• Light
• Medium
• Heavy 

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes light, medium, and heavy.

Application Insights:

• Offshore
• Air Ambulance
• Business and Corporate Travel
• Disaster and Humanitarian Aid
• Transport
• Leisure Charter
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes offshore, air ambulance, business and corporate travel, disaster and humanitarian aid, transport, leisure charter, and others.

End User Insights:

• Civil
• Commercial
• Military

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user have also been provided in the report. This includes civil, commercial, and military.

Regional Insights:

• Northern Norway
• Trøndelag
• Western Norway
• Southern Norway
• Eastern Norway

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern Norway, Trøndelag, Western Norway, Southern Norway, and Eastern Norway.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Norway Helicopter Services Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Norway helicopter services market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Norway helicopter services market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Norway helicopter services market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the Norway helicopter services market on the basis of end user?
• What is the breakup of the Norway helicopter services market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Norway helicopter services market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Norway helicopter services market?
• What is the structure of the Norway helicopter services market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Norway helicopter services market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Norway helicopter services market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Norway helicopter services market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Norway helicopter services industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.