Established in 1974, the company lasted until 1980 when it merged with its main competitor, Helikopter Service.
This led to a steady increase in offshore helicopter traffic, although initially only Helikopter Service was able to capture it.
[1] There was a desire both among politicians and oil companies that there be created a challenger to Helikopter Service, but it proved difficult for Offshore Helicopters to secure significant contracts.
This involved an extensive cooperation with the larger company, forcing Offshore Helicopters to sell their Pumas and instead buy two Sikorsky S-61N and two Bell 212 in order to unify the fleets.
[2] The airline operated a scheduled passenger service between 1976 and 1979, between Bodø Airport and the island of Værøya.