GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) has announced the acquisition of two factory-new multi-mission H160 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, with both H160 helicopters leased to a customer in China.
The two helicopters are the ninth and 10th Airbus H160’s delivered to GDHF under its order book of 50 H160 helicopters, further evidencing significant maturity in the execution of GDHF’s growth strategy and continued scale-up of its helicopter lease portfolio.
Michael York, (CEO, GDHF), said: “We are very proud to complete the acquisition and lease of our ninth and 10th H160 helicopters. This transaction is an important growth marker for GDHF, highlighting the versality and strength of our order book, our close partnerships with Airbus, our financiers and our customers. GDHF continues to deliver high-quality, next-generation helicopters that enable bespoke solutions for our customers.
Régis Magnac, (head of energy, leasing and global accounts, Airbus Helicopters) said: “We are delighted to see GDHF expanding their H160 fleet. This milestone highlights the growing global confidence in the H160 as a highly efficient, multi-mission platform. With its advanced technology, increased fuel efficiency, and exceptional reliability, the H160 is perfectly suited for demanding operations. We value our strong partnership with GDHF and look forward to supporting their continued fleet expansion.”
This press release was prepared and distributed by GD Helicopter Finance.
