Milestone Aviation planning to use US Ex-Im finance for helicoptersnews Alasdair Whyte 9 Apr 13 0The Export-Import Bank of the US is set to guarantee around $200 million in financing for helicopter leasing company, Milestone Aviation Group. Read more
Eurocopter and Milestone sign marketing agreementnews Terry Spruce 8 Mar 13 0Eurocopter and Milestone Aviation Group signed an agreement for cooperative marketing of Milestone’s growing helicopter portfolio, backed by Eurocopter’s comprehensive Parts-by-the-Hour (PBH) support services. Read more
Milestone Aviation orders another 14 EC225 helicoptersnews Terry Spruce 6 Mar 13 0Milestone Aviation Group has announced an order for 14 additional Eurocopter EC225 twin-engine helicopters, which will join the 16 EC225s ordered last year, along with… Read more
Sikorsky sells 30 helicopters to Milestone Aviation Groupnews Terry Spruce 5 Mar 13 0Sikorsky sells 23 S-92s and seven S-76Ds to Milestone Aviation Group, with options on a further 14 S92s and 10 S76Ds. Read more
Milestone’s portfolio of leased helicopters passes $1 billionnews Terry Spruce 5 Mar 13 0Milestone Aviation Group announced at Heli-Expo that its portfolio of leased helicopters has surpassed $1 billion. Milestone is the first company ever to achieve this. Read more
Data: Helicopter debt transactions in 2012news Alasdair Whyte 9 Jan 13 0Bond issues and export credit for helicopter operators dominated 2012 with Milestone Aviation Group also tapping the loan market three times. Read more
Milestone Aviation Group prices senior unsecured notesnews Terry Spruce 13 Dec 12 0The Milestone Aviation Group prices $250 million private offering senior unsecured notes. Read more
The Milestone Aviation Group announces private offering of senior unsecured notesnews Terry Spruce 5 Dec 12 0Milestone Aviation Group has offered $250 million of senior unsecured notes, proceeds the company intends to use to purchase aircraft and to refinance previously purchased… Read more
Milestone Aviation celebrates its second birthday with more dealsnews Alasdair Whyte 15 Aug 12 0William Kelly, CEO of Milestone Aviation, reflects on the success of his helicopter leasing company as it celebrates its second birthday. Read more
Milestone signs contract for another 19 S-92 helicoptersnews Terry Spruce 14 Aug 12 0Total order for 22 Sikorsky S-92 helicopters valued at nearly $700 million at list prices Read more
Milestone Aviation Group closes a series of debt facilitiesnews Terry Spruce 13 Aug 12 0Deutsche Bank led facility is the first ever for helicopter leasing company and highlights support for global lenders Read more
Helicopter leasing is more than just Milestonenews Alasdair Whyte 22 Feb 12 0The winner of our Helicopter Financier of the Year, Milestone Aviation Group has grown quickly, signed-up lots of assets and made a big impact. But… Read more
Milestone signs for three S-92snews Terry Spruce 13 Feb 12 0Milestone Aviation Group has signed a contract for three Sikorsky S-92 helicopters Read more
Milestone signs for 16 EC225snews Terry Spruce 13 Feb 12 0Deal valued at $480 million and will be delivered over five years starting in 2013 Read more
Milestone announces leasing transaction with Bristow Groupnews Terry Spruce 13 Feb 12 0Milestone Aviation Group has reached agreement with Bristow Group to lease five large helicopters Read more
Milestone Aviation Group: Helicopter Financier of the Year 2012news Alasdair Whyte 9 Feb 12 0Milestone Aviation Group was awarded Helicopter Financier of the Year 2012 by Corporate Jet Investor the specialist business jet and helicopter finance website and event… Read more
Corporate Jet Investor Awards 2012news Alasdair Whyte 9 Feb 12 0Corporate Jet Investor's Awards are selected by the people in the industry for the industry. The voting panel is made up of some of the… Read more
Milestone Aviation Group acquires five EC130 B4 helicoptersnews Terry Spruce 17 Oct 11 0EC130B4 helicopters valued at $17 million and deliveries scheduled to start in late 2012 Read more
Data: Significant helicopter private equity investmentsnews Alasdair Whyte 29 Sep 11 0Heli Investor tracks all significant helicopter company financial transactions including investments into helicopter operators and service providers. The main trend since 2005 has been one… Read more
Milestone signs $80 million deal with CHC Helicopternews Alasdair Whyte 29 Sep 11 0Milestone Aviation Group has signed a five helicopter sale and leaseback with CHC Helicopter worth $80 million. The deal demonstrates the attraction of operating leases… Read more
