Bristow Group to use new hybrid-electric aircraft fleet to expand operations

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), one of the Houston's largest helicopter transportation companies, unveiled plans to develop a fleet of hybrid-electric aircraft and expand its logistics operations. Bristow Group and Electra.aero Inc., a Virginia-based developer of clean aviation technology, signed an agreement to cooperate on the technical development, certification, marketing and future operations of Electra's hybrid-electric aircraft, the firms announced Aug. 26. Through the partnership, Bristow…