GDHF firms 10 H175 orders, brings order book to 20 aircraft

GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) has expanded its Airbus H175 Super Medium order book, firming up 10 H175 orders that were previously options. 

This latest commitment brings GDHF’s total firm H175 orders to 20 aircraft, with the first helicopter having been delivered in December 2024.

Michael York, CEO of GDHF said “We are very pleased to firm up our ten H175 options, taking the GDHF total firm order book to twenty H175’s. This high conviction decision reflects our observation of strong sustained demand for modern, cost-efficient helicopters in the offshore energy sector and the H175 in particular. GDHF is proud to offer near term availability of the H175 to our customers.”

GDHF has also contracted enhancements to its H175 order book configuration, aimed at further optimising performance and operational capability of the H175 in the offshore and Limited Search And Rescue (LIM-SAR) operations roles.

Regis Magnac, vice president and head of Energy, Leasing & Global Accounts, Airbus Helicopters, said “GDHF’s decision to convert the H175 options into firm orders for an additional 10 aircraft is a powerful endorsement of the H175’s robust asset valuation and its increasing prominence in the super medium category. 

“Their commitment to enhancing the H175 for multirole capabilities, including offshore passenger transport with integrated lifesaving SAR functionality, demonstrates a deep understanding of the versatile operational requirements of their clients. This expanded commitment not only deepens our valued collaboration but also highlights the H175’s vital role in delivering high-performance, competitive solutions to meet the needs of ever-growing global flyers of H175”.