HI Uplift: Why the industry is rising (and how to supply it) – LCInews Mike Stones 28 Mar 25 0Never be late. That’s the first thing they teach you about interviews. I was on time for my appointment with Jaspal Jandu, CEO of lessor… Read more
LCI and SMFL order 14 Airbus helicopters to secure supplynews Alasdair Whyte 22 May 24 0LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing have ordered 14 new helicopters from Airbus as the leasing joint venture tries to guarantee supply. It is… Read more
LCI signs framework agreement for up to 21 Leonardosnews Mike Stones 22 Feb 24 0Operating lessor LCI has signed a framework agreement for up to 21 new Leonardo helicopters. The prospective deal includes 10 firm orders plus options on… Read more
HI Uplift: LCI Analytics launched to offer actionable insights on rotorcraft & AAMnews Mike Stones 29 Jan 24 0Operating lessor LCI has launched LCI Analytics, a new independent division to deliver actionable insights via advisory, consultancy and research services focusing on mission-critical rotorcraft… Read more
LCI Analytics launched to probe rotorcraft and AAM sectorsnews Mike Stones 24 Jan 24 0Operating lessor LCI has launched LCI Analytics, a new division, to deliver advisory, consultancy and research services dedicated to mission critical rotorcraft and the advanced… Read more
LCI signs deal for up to six Airbus H175 helicoptersinsight Mike Stones 27 Jul 22 0Leasing services company LCI Aviation has ordered up to six H175 super-medium helicopters from Airbus, valued at over $125m. The deal follows confirmation of a… Read more
LCI, RIVE and Turning Rock buy 19 helicopters from Lobo Leasingnews Alasdair Whyte 30 Jun 22 0LCI, RIVE Private Investment and Turning Rock Partners are buying 19 helicopters worth $115m from Lobo Leasing. “This portfolio acquisition is another major step in… Read more
LCI orders 50 Alia eVTOLs from Betanews Alasdair Whyte 27 Apr 22 0LCI has ordered 50 Alia 250s from eVTOL manufacturer Beta Technologies with an option for up to 125. The leasing company has paid a deposit.… Read more
LCI takes 100th engine from Pratt & Whitney Canadanews Alasdair Whyte 15 Mar 22 0LCI has taken delivery of its 100th helicopter engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada. “Today’s announcement reflects LCI’s commitment to maintaining a young, modern and diverse… Read more
BREAKING: Libra Group buys out KKR’s stake in LCI Helicoptersnews Alasdair Whyte 11 Oct 21 0LCI has revealed its parent company, the Libra Group, has acquired the remaining minority interest in LCI Helicopters held by global investment firm KKR. Jaspal… Read more
LCI and SMFL add 12 helicopters to joint venturenews Alasdair Whyte 16 Sep 21 0LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (SMFL) are adding 12 helicopters to their joint venture. The 12 helicopters are worth $120m and are added… Read more
LCI’s Praveen Vetrivel named in Airline Economics’ awardsnews Alasdair Whyte 1 Sep 21 0Praveen Vetrivel, chief financial officer (CFO) at helicopter leasing company LCI has been named in Airline Economics’ 40 under 40 awards. The 40 under 40… Read more
LCI Aviation raised more than $1bn since 2019news Alasdair Whyte 2 Aug 21 0Helicopter lessor LCI Aviation has raised more than $1bn of helicopter capital since 2019, according to the company. The figure relates to financings and refinancings… Read more
LCI appoints Jaspal Jandu new CEOnews Alasdair Whyte 2 Nov 20 0Helicopter lessor LCI has announced the promotion of Jaspal Jandu to CEO. Former CEO, Michael Platt becomes vice chairman, and Praveen Vetrivel is appointed chief… Read more
Helicopter Investor London 2020 – Appraising appraisersinsight Alasdair Whyte 9 Mar 20 0Valuing helicopters can be difficult. With a wide variety of missions, configurations and helicopter types – not to mention big price fluctuations – providing useful… Read more
LCI launches its first co-investment vehiclenews Alasdair Whyte 17 Oct 19 0 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… Read more
LCI closes $55 million capital markets loannews Alasdair Whyte 13 Feb 18 0Lease Corporation International (LCI) has closed its first capital markets financing with a $55 million five-year loan. CIT Group and Prudential Capital Group led the… Read more
LCI closes innovative Islamic finance facilitynews Alasdair Whyte 29 Jul 15 0LCI Helicopters has closed an innovative Islamic pre-delivery payment facility with Bank of London and the Middle East and Lloyds Bank. The facility will be… Read more
