Bristow signs Chaparral purchase letter of intent
Bristow Group signed a letter of intent to pre-order up to 100 Chaparral aircraft for logistics, healthcare and energy applications.
Evidence notes
- The LOI was expected to be replaced by a separate purchase agreement.
- Bristow planned to combine its vertical-flight and UAS operating experience with Chaparral.
- Elroy Air reported agreements covering 900 aircraft across commercial, defence and humanitarian customers at the time.
Company context
Elroy Air builds Chaparral, an autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL cargo aircraft for middle-mile logistics, military resupply, humanitarian aid and rapid-response missions.