The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (Milestone), a global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed a lease agreement with Brazilian offshore operator, Líder Aviação (Líder), for a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter.
The S-92 helicopter is configured for offshore passenger transport and will support Líder’s operations for Brazil’s national oil company, Petrobras.
The aircraft is scheduled to deliver in the coming months and will be deployed on long-range missions to ‘pre-salt’ oil regions across Brazil. This is the second aircraft to go on lease to Líder from Milestone, as they currently operate a Leonardo AW139 helicopter.
Sébastien Moulin, the head of Europe & Americas, Milestone Aviation, said: “Milestone is delighted to support the growth of Líder’s offshore operations with the lease of this S-92 helicopter. The Brazilian offshore industry continues to be one of the most dynamic markets for offshore helicopter passenger transport and the advanced capabilities and operational standards of the S-92 mean that it is well-suited to support such missions.”
“Líder is proud to have been the pioneer of S-92 operations in Brazil, having first introduced the aircraft more than 15 years ago,” said Junia Hermont, CEO of Líder.
“In 2024, we will expand our fleet by six aircraft through operating leases, one of which will be the S-92 from Milestone. We thank Milestone for their valuable partnership, and we remain committed to providing the best support for the growth of the oil-and-gas industry in the country.”
This press release was prepared and distributed by Milestone Aviation Group.
