Petroleum Helicopters Inc

PHI, Inc. offers helicopter transportation to the offshore oil, onshore mining as well as international, air medical, and technical services industries. The company's core business consists of offshore operations in energy basins. PHI operates in the United States as well as 43 foreign countries throughout the world. Its helicopters fly 200 miles into the Gulf of Mexico as well as locations 185 miles offshore in international waters. Its headquarters in Lafayette, La., conducts daily operations in conjunction with 45 other heliports throughout the U.S. The company provides service to the health care industry through its Air Medical Group. Since its inception in 1981, it has grown from one medically-equipped helicopter to more than 50 helicopters. PHI s employees conduct routine maintenance and repair work; completely overhaul engines and airframes; operate a painting facility; study and engineer new parts and lubricants; research new procedures and develop new techniques.