Founded in 1949, PHI is one of the world s leading helicopter services companies. The company serves the offshore oil and gas, onshore mining, international, air medical and technical services industries. PHI also specializes in the development and certification of offshore navigation equipment. The company conducts routine maintenance and repair work. It develops medically configured interiors for hospitals and medical centers. The company provides offshore helicopter support to companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico. Its unit, PHI Air Medical Group, serves the health care industry and provides helicopters, ground ambulances, pilots, mechanics, nurses, paramedics and medical equipment. PHI operates its own fleet of aircraft.