Form 8-K

8-K — Bristow Group Inc.

Accession: 0001525221-26-000068

Filed: 2026-04-20

Period: 2026-04-20

CIK: 0001525221

SIC: 4522 (AIR TRANSPORTATION, NONSCHEDULED)

Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 20, 2026

Bristow Group Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware 1-35701 72-1455213

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation) (Commission

File Number) (IRS Employer

Identification No.)

3151 Briarpark Drive, Suite 700, Houston, Texas 77042

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(713) 267-7600

None

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock VTOL NYSE

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 20, 2026, Bristow Group Inc. (the “Company”) announced the planned retirement of Mr. Alan Corbett, Chief Operating Officer, Government Services. Mr. Corbett intends to retire from his position effective the end of this year. Mr. Corbett began his career with the Company in 2014 and has served in several senior leadership roles, including most recently as Chief Operating Officer, Government Services since February 2023.

The Company further announced that it has begun searching for Mr. Corbett’s successor and that Mr. Corbett will continue to serve in his current role in order to provide for an orderly transition of duties. Mr. Corbett’s successor and retirement date will be later confirmed.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On April 20, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the planned retirement of Mr. Corbett. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1

Press Release of Bristow Group Inc.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Bristow Group Inc.

April 20, 2026 By: /s/ Jennifer D. Whalen

Name: Jennifer D. Whalen

Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No. Description

99.1

Press Release of Bristow Group Inc.

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Bristow Group Inc. NEWS RELEASE Bristow Group Announces Planned Retirement of Chief Operating Officer, Government Services HOUSTON, April 20, 2026 — Bristow Group Inc., (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced that Alan Corbett, Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, has informed the Company of his intention to retire at the end of this year. Corbett will remain in his role through the appointment of a successor and will support a structured leadership transition. “Alan’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening and growing our Government Services business,” said Chris Bradshaw, Bristow President and Chief Executive Officer. “Under his direction, we secured important long-term contracts and reinforced the Company’s position as a trusted partner to government agencies. We are grateful for Alan’s commitment and the lasting impact he has made on Bristow, and we wish him the very best in his retirement.” Corbett joined Bristow in 2014 and has held several senior leadership positions across the Company’s international operations, including Region Director of the Europe Business Unit, Region Director of the Europe Caspian Region, Vice President of EAMEA, and Senior Vice President for Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Search and Rescue. He was appointed to his current role of Chief Operating Officer, Government Services, in February 2023. During his tenure, Corbett played a significant role in expanding the Company’s Government Services portfolio. Under his leadership, Bristow secured major long-term contracts including the UK Search and Rescue Second-Generation program, the Irish Coast Guard contract, and the Netherlands and Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard programs. The Company has initiated a comprehensive global search process with an experienced, international executive search firm to support the effort. About Bristow Group Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. We primarily provide aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Our aviation services include personnel transportation, search and rescue (“SAR”), medevac, fixed-wing transportation, unmanned systems and ad hoc helicopter services. Our energy customers charter our helicopters primarily to transport personnel to, from and between onshore bases and offshore production platforms, drilling rigs and other installations. Our government customers primarily outsource SAR activities whereby we operate specialized helicopters and provide highly trained personnel. Our other services include fixed- Exhibit 99.1

wing transportation services through a regional airline in Australia and dry-leasing aircraft to third-party operators in support of other industries and geographic markets. Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, the Falkland Islands, Ireland, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and the United States (“U.S.”). To learn more, visit our website at www.bristowgroup.com. Media Bristow Group Inc. global.communications@bristowgroup.com

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