LCI raises $500m in helicopter and fixed wing financing in 2022news Mike Stones 13 Feb 23 0Operating lessor LCI has revealed it raised $500m in helicopter and other aviation financing during 2022. The total includes $200m in the last two months… Read more
HI Uplift: Offshore oil & gas sector ‘set for sustained growth’insight Mike Stones 30 Jan 23 0The offshore oil and gas sector is set for several years of sustained growth, after seven thin years, generating rising demand for helicopter support. That’s… Read more
Airbus Helicopters claims 52% of civil market as ‘recovery consolidates’news Mike Stones 25 Jan 23 0Airbus Helicopters is claiming 52% of the civil and parapublic market, having logged 374 gross orders (362 net), with 216 light single engine helicopters sold last… Read more
Pre-owned single engine helicopter sales fall 12% last yearnews Mike Stones 23 Jan 23 0Sales of pre-owned single engine helicopters fell by 12% last year, while inventory remained low, according to Aero Asset’s latest Heli Market Trends Report. Last… Read more
Kaman to end production of K-Max heavy helicopternews Mike Stones 23 Jan 23 0Connecticut-based helicopter manufacturer Kaman is to end production of its K-Max heavy lift helicopter, after concluding the aircraft does not “deliver the most compelling growth… Read more
HI Uplift: Helicopter values ‘likely to climb’ (maybe). But for how long?insight Mike Stones 19 Jan 23 0Helicopter values are likely to climb this year but for how long remains unclear, according to three industry insiders consulted by Helicopter Investor. “The whole… Read more
RedBird Capital builds a 5% plus stake in Bladenews Yves Le Marquand 18 Jan 23 0New York-based private equity firm RedBird Capital has accumulated a more than 5% stake in Blade Air Mobility, according to founder and managing partner, Gerry… Read more
Ultimate Aviation to acquire Offshore Helicopter Services UKnews Mike Stones 18 Jan 23 0Passenger and air cargo specialist Ultimate Aviation Group has finalised a deal to purchase Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHS UK) from CHC Helicopter Group (CHC).… Read more
NatWest agrees £145m helicopter loans for Bristownews Alasdair Whyte 13 Jan 23 0NatWest has agreed two loans re-financing helicopters for Bristow’s UK search and rescue contract. The two 13-year loans are secured by 10 SAR helicopters and… Read more
HI Uplift: New contracts sharpen leasing demandinsight Mike Stones 14 Dec 22 0Demand for leased helicopters has climbed significantly this year, leading to a shortage of aircraft in some sectors, after contract providers began issuing tenders previously… Read more
HI Uplift: Lessors look forward to stability after tough timesinsight Mike Stones 9 Dec 22 0Helicopter lessors are looking forward to business stability after a decade of turbulence, said speakers at Helicopter Investor’s Financial Forum. Plus, inflation could boost demand… Read more
Sanctions create ‘opportunity for Western heavy helicopters’news Mike Stones 8 Dec 22 0Sanctions against Russian helicopter manufacturers are blocking the availability of new aircraft and parts, creating short- to medium-term opportunities for western suppliers, according to IBA’s… Read more
Arena Television: Fresh Air Financingnews Yves Le Marquand 29 Nov 22 0Arena Television was one of the biggest UK outdoor broadcasting firms, before its directors fled pursued for a suspected multi-million, asset-backed lending fraud. Words: Yves… Read more
HI Uplift: HEMS opportunities for lessors and pre-ownedinsight Mike Stones 24 Nov 22 0Growing demand for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) could boost demand for leased and pre-owned aircraft, as more new production is directed towards military applications… Read more
Investec finances H175 and AW169 for LCInews Alasdair Whyte 21 Nov 22 0Investec has financed a Leonardo AW169 and an Airbus H175 for leading helicopter lessor LCI. The AW169 is providing offshore search and rescue services from… Read more
HI Uplift: ‘More consolidation for operators on way’insight Mike Stones 18 Nov 22 0The helicopter industry faces more operator consolidation, as it continues to slowly emerge from “nuclear winter” and “rotational pain,” according to speakers at Helicopter Investor’s… Read more
Blade CEO ‘bullish’ about 2023 after record Q3news Yves Le Marquand 16 Nov 22 0Blade’s CEO and founder, Rob Wiesenthal told investors he is “very bullish about growth prospects” following a record-breaking third quarter (Q3) that saw the firm… Read more
HI Uplift: LCI says all groups have responsibility to drive sustainabilityinsight Mike Stones 11 Nov 22 0All aviation organisations have a responsibility to help drive progress on sustainability topics, says LCI, after signing Aircraft Leasing Ireland’s (ALI’s) Sustainability Charter, which commits… Read more
European Rotors: ‘bringing the helicopter industry together’news Mike Stones 4 Nov 22 0European Rotors, the VTOL show and safety conference, which starts in Cologne, Germany on November 8th, aims to help drive progress by bringing the industry… Read more
Bell Textron Europe ‘looks forward to record year’news Mike Stones 3 Nov 22 0Bell Textron is looking forward to record sales in Europe this year despite losing significant business from Ukrainian and Russian clients, according to Duncan Van… Read more
