Bristow Group Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Cover
- Cover Page
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICY (Policy)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details)

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) helicopter
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Unfunded capital commitments	$ 79.6
Deposits paid	1.3
Liquidated damages	2.1
Contingent Fees Sought by Former Tax Consultant \| Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Taxes, penalties and interest	0.7
Foreign Tax Authority \| Aeroleo \| Other Litigation Matters
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Other current assets	3.9
Foreign Tax Authority \| State of Rio de Janeiro
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Taxes, penalties and interest	10.9
Foreign Tax Authority \| State of Rio de Janeiro \| Aeroleo
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Taxes, penalties and interest	$ 8.3
AW189 Heavy Helicopters
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of helicopters \| helicopter	3
Number of additional helicopters \| helicopter	10
AW169 Light Twin Helicopters
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of helicopters \| helicopter	5

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