GDHF announced it has entered into finance agreements worth over €125 million with Helaba (acting as lead arranger, facility agent and security trustee) and BayernLB (acting as lead arranger), supported by BpiFrance.
The proceeds of the loan agreement will be used to enable GDHF’s acquisition of multiple factory new Airbus H175 and H160 helicopters in 2026 and 2027. The new finance facility has already been used for the GDHF purchase of an H160 helicopter in September 2026.
In addition to the BpiFrance facility, Helaba and BayernLB are also committed to financing multiple new Leonardo AW189 helicopters, to be delivered in 2027.Michael York (CEO GDHF) said: “GDHF is very grateful to Helaba, BayernLB and BpiFrance for their strong support and partnership spirit that has enabled this finance facility. The loan will further enhance GDHF’s ability to regularly purchase factory new, cost-effective, multi-mission helicopters that meet or exceed the needs of our global customer base. GDHF sees this finance agreement as a strong endorsement of the strength of the helicopter industry and a validation of GDHF’s growth and maturity as a trusted provider of new technology helicopter solutions for the global market.”
Jörg Schirrmacher (head of project finance international—Asset Finance at Helaba) said: “We are delighted to be able to support the growth plan of GDHF and thank everybody involved for the good and trustworthy cooperation throughout the process. This is a further important step in the build out of Helaba’s helicopter finance franchise.”
Oliver Geldner (head of sector aviation & space at BayernLB) said: “We are pleased to
contribute to GDHF’s growth strategy and thank everyone involved for the constructive and trusting collaboration throughout the transaction. This marks another milestone in further expanding BayernLB’s helicopter finance platform.”
GDHF was advised by Watson Farley & Williams (London). Helaba and BayernLB were advised by Norton Rose Fulbright (London).
This press release was prepared and distributed by GD Helicopter Finance.
