Norrlandsflyg becomes SMA Helicopter Rescue

The Maritime Administration's newly adopted helicopter division has changed name from Norrlandsflyg to SMA Helicopter Rescue. The company, which is a subsidiary to Sjöfartsverket Holding, will operate the national rescue helicopter service for the Maritime Administration.

The operation has been a part of the Swedish Maritime Administration since November this year, when the agency acquired the helicopter company Norrlandsflyg. The take-over was executed through a governmental acquisition of all the stocks in Norrlandsflyg's parent company Scandinavian Helicopter Invest (SHI). The 50-years old helicopter operator Norrlandsflyg had performed civil search and rescue (SAR) operations for the Maritime Administration since 2002, following the first steps in the retirement of military rescue operations.

SMA Helicopter Rescue's operations will be conducted in a corporate form for some time, says Naomi Eriksson, president of Sjöfartsverket Holding. Ultimately, the aim is that the business will be incorporated directly into the Maritime Administration.

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