The reality of 2019 thus far is that not many people are buying helicopters, and not many helicopter companies are raising money to grow in a market that requires consolidation. A select few companies...
A New York bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of Waypoint Leasing’s assets – including most of its helicopters – to Macquarie Group and some of its secured lenders. Macquarie will receive most of...
Waypoint Leasing has delivered three new AW169s on lease to Taiwanese operator Emerald Pacific Airlines. This delivery represents the first time that Waypoint has delivered an aircraft to Taiwan and the lessor’s third, fourth...
Waypoint Leasing, one of the largest helicopter lessors, recently saw a switch up in its management. The lessor’s founder and CEO Ed Washecka left the company and was replaced by CHC Helicopter’s Hooman Yazhari...
In case anyone missed it, drones were among the biggest new trends of 2017. Three of the largest helicopter OEMs are investing in drones and people are coming up with new uses for the...
Helicopter lessor Waypoint is relocating its Asia Pacific office from Singapore to Hong Kong to better serve its clients. Waypoint’s Asia Pacific arm has moved to China, where the company is focusing its attention...
Irish lessor Waypoint has agreed to a sale and leaseback agreement for one AW139 with Colombian operator HELICOL, the first lease transaction it has made in Colombia. The helicopter will be used to support...
Waypoint has signed an agreement to lease one H145 to South African operator Acher Aviation. The helicopter will support offshore oil and gas operations. It is the first time that Waypoint has leased an...
Waypoint Leasing has surpassed $1.5 billion in total helicopter assets. The company’s fleet of twin-engined helicopters now includes more than 120 aircraft. “There is no doubt that 2015 was a difficult year for the...
Bristow has completed a sale-and-leaseback with Waypoint leasing. The deal covers three AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters. All three helicopters will operate offshore on long-term contracts in Guyana in crew change and limited SAR roles. “We...
Bristow Group has announced a cash tender offer to purchase $75 million of its […]
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Franky Zapata, the flying enthusiast who attempted to cross the English Channel on his […]
Bristow, the helicopter operator currently in Chapter 11 protection, has entered into a backstop […]
XTI has partnered with GE Aviation to develop a hybrid-electric propulsion system to power […]