It is a 100% subsidiary of Gulf International Services under the QatarEnergy umbrella, and has its headquarters in Doha, Qatar.

Gulf Helicopters services include offshore operations IFR/VFR, emergency medical services, VIP executive transport, support of commercial short-term contracts, load lifting -long & short line, seismic support, onshore transport, tourist flights, aerial photo flights, aerial advertising and banner flying.

They also have clients in Malta, Libya, South Africa, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Pakistan, India, Thailand & Malaysia.

[2] It was initially set up in February 1973 as a joint venture company involving British Overseas Airways, British European Helicopters and Gulf Aviation Services to provide helicopter service to oil companies developing the offshore exploration and production industry.

The company is a member of the Helicopter Association International and received the Operator's Safety Award in 1995, 1996, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022.