Helicopter Leasing Sector Timeline By Corporate Jet Investor
Since 2010 we have seen the launch of many new specialist helicopter leasing companies – including Milestone Aviation Group, Waypoint Leasing, Lobo Leasing, Lease Corporation International, Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing and others.
Operating leases have been a popular source of finance for helicopter operators for many years. However, they were typically offered by banks and large equipment finance companies – or by operators like Era Group themselves. Since Milestone Aviation Group’s establishment in 2010, the industry has witnessed a new wave of dedicated helicopter leasing companies.
This timeline gives the story so far. Source: www.helicopterinvestor.com
June 2019
Milestone adds its 79th Sikorsy 2-92 aircraft. This means the leasing company now owns more than 30% of S-92s.
March 2019
Macquarie completes the acquisition of Waypoint Leasing. Banks chose to keep some of the assets. Lease Corporation International is manager for a number of helicopters that do not go to Macquarie.
December 2018
Macquarie agrees to buy Waypoint Leasing.
November 2018:
Waypoint Leasing files for Chapter 11. The Lessor was hit hard by the oil and gas downturn. CHC was its biggest customer.
2018 Operating Leasing League Table
Milestone Aviation
Macquarie Rotorcraft
(after acquiring Waypoint Leasing)LCI Helicopters
Lobo Leasing
Nova Capital
2017 Operating Leasing League Table
Milestone Aviation
Waypoint Leasing
LCI Helicopters
Lobo Leasing
Macquarie Rotorcraft
Nova Capital
October 2016
May 2016
February 2015
October 2014:
March 2014
February 2014
February 2014
January 2014
January 2014
2014 Operating Leasing League Table
1. Milestone
Portfolio at end of 2014: $2.8 billion Number of helicopters at end of 2014: 168 Orders and options: $3 billion (131 helicopters) Shareholder: GE Capital Aviation Services2. Waypoint Leasing
3. (Joint) Lease Corporation International
3. (Joint) Macquarie Rotorcraft
5. Lobo Leasing
6. Amur Helicopter Services
7. Vector Aerospace
8. Infinity Leasing
June 2013
June 2013
February 2013
January 2013
February 2012
June 2011
August 2010
The early days
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