Whilst commercial aviation orders might have been the talk of the town at the Dubai Air Show this week, several helicopter orders were also announced at the show. Bell, Leonardo and Rostec announced orders...
Helicopter lessor LCI has just launched its first helicopter co-investment vehicle, in partnership with a subsidiary of Paris-based investment firm Flexam Invest. The co-investment vehicle offers potential investors the opportunity to invest in...
It’s not altogether clear whether the market log-jam for pre-owned helicopters is loosening up. However, there may be some odd signs judging from Aero Asset’s third quarter report this year. One of the stalwarts...
In the midst a down market where consolidation and oversupply are the main words on the tongue, helicopter lessor Lease Corporation International (LCI) has just closed a new asset-backed financing deal worth over $75...
Leonardo Helicopters has struck a deal with Italy’s National Fire Corps for two AW139 helicopters – with the first entering service today. The Italian Fire Corps has chosen the AW139s to replace its aging...
Leonardo Helicopters has signed a contract with Weststar Aviation services to sell five new helicopters to the operator – the deal is valued at approximately Eu50 million. The deal will see Leonardo provide three...
Australia’s Victoria Police Air Wing service has added three Leonardo AW139s to its fleet. They will be supplied by local seller StarFlight Victoria and used for law-enforcement, patrol and surveillance, and maritime search-and-rescue missions....
MEBAA, Dubai – 10 December 2018 – The London Heli Shuttle, operated by Castle Air at London Biggin Hill Airport, is extending its fleet to 10 helicopters with the addition of a new AgustaWestland...
Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor in Japan for the AW169, AW139 and AW189 helicopter models, recently announced a contract for four additional aircraft during an official ceremony held at the Japan...
Luanda, Angola – 27 November 2018 – Bestfly, the Angola-based aviation services company has entered the rotary market with the addition of two Leonardo AW139 helicopters to its Luanda-based fleet in partnership with Héli-Union....
Two of the largest operators in the offshore helicopter market, Bristow and ERA Helicopters […]
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