CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Gross revenue:
Operating revenue from non-affiliates	$ 336,248	$ 314,849
Operating revenue from affiliates	23,299	5,805
Reimbursable revenue from non-affiliates	39,382	41,954
Reimbursable revenue from affiliates	65	0
Total consolidated gross revenue	398,994	362,608
Operating expense:
Direct cost	255,256	222,768
Reimbursable expense	36,743	40,172
Depreciation and amortization	22,819	21,372
General and administrative	40,308	34,977
Operating expense	355,126	319,289
Loss on disposal of assets	(1,721)	(5,315)
Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates, net of losses	13,972	1,989
Operating income	56,119	39,993
Interest income	119	88
Interest expense	(20,370)	(8,774)
Other income (expense), net	(1,366)	(931)
Income before provision for income taxes	34,502	30,376
Provision for income taxes	(7,590)	(6,180)
Net income	26,912	24,196
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(26)	(534)
Net income attributable to Bristow Group	$ 26,886	$ 23,662
Earnings per common share:
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.74	$ 0.66
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.74	$ 0.65
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.25	$ 0.20