SMFL LCI orders 14 Airbus helicopters



(05/22/24)
SMFL LCI Helicopters (SMFLH), a joint venture between Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (SMFL) and LCI, has ordered 14 helicopters from Airbus.

The deal, which consists of 14 firm orders with options for a further seven, is made up of a combination of H145 light twins, H160 medium twins and H175 super medium helicopters.

SMFLH has ordered a combination of H145, H160 and H175 helicopters

The new helicopters will be delivered until 2028 and will be aimed at various operational segments, such as emergency medical services (EMS), search and rescue (SAR) and marine energy, including wind.

“The helicopter market faces a number of key capacity decisions as it seeks to match supply with underlying demand requirements,” said Jaspal Jandu, CEO of LCI. “This order for up to 21 next-generation helicopters reflects our combined determination to deliver solutions to operators and end users in a durable, efficient and pragmatic manner.”

The new Airbus helicopters will be equipped with the latest set of navigation and safety features and will also be capable of using a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend.

The combined fleet of LCI and SMFL currently includes more than 40 Airbus helicopters. They are deployed by 12 operators in more than 10 countries around the world on a variety of missions.

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