Saudi Aramco recently received a Platinum Award from the Helicopter Association International (HAI) of the United States of America, honoring the company for its helicopter fleet which had met the highest industry standards. Saudi Aramco is considered the largest corporate helicopter operator in the world, with a fleet of 21 helicopters supporting the company's oil and gas operations. The achievement adds to the company's overall standing as a leader in the petroleum industry. A Saudi Aramco helicopter conducts a hoist mission on top of an oil tanker. Amer A. Al-Sulaim, executive director of Industrial Services, pointed out that Saudi Aramco's achievement was attained by exceeding stringent qualification criteria in areas such as management policies, flight operation missions and work load, training programs and effective safety programs. "We are proud to be internationally recognized," said Capt. Abdullah Al-Dossari, manager of Saudi Aramco's Aviation Department. "We in the Aviation Department fly approximately 26,000 hours and carry over 750,000 passengers -- both helicopter and fixed-wing -- on an annual basis. "
