Milestone sells a Sikorsky S-92 to new customer in China

Milestone Aviation Group has sold a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter to a new customer, China Southern Airlines General Aviation (CSAGA).

Destined for offshore oil and gas missions in the country, the helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport.

Pat Sheedy, CEO, Milestone Aviation said: ”We are very pleased to welcome China Southern as a new customer to Milestone, following a long and successful business relationship with our parent company, AerCap. We thank the team at China Southern for the confidence they have placed in Milestone and look forward to working with them in the future.”

Li Erbao, chairman, CSAGA said the transaction marks the beginning of its partnership with Milestone Aviation. “With the growing demand for offshore oil and gas exploration and production, as well as the continuing development of the broader Chinese aviation industry, I believe there will be many opportunities in the future for further collaboration with the Milestone team,” said Erbao. (Pictured is a Milestone Sikorsky S-92 helicopter).