New order for Airbus helicopters

LCI, a leading aviation company, and the Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL), have announced they have placed an order with Airbus for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters.

The major new order from LCI and SMFL’s joint venture leasing operation, SMFL LCI Helicopters (SMFLH), consists of fourteen firm orders plus seven options. It is made up of a mix of light twin H145, medium twin H160 and super medium H175 helicopters.

The new helicopters will be delivered through to 2028 and will be aimed at a variety of operating segments such as emergency medical services (EMS),  search and rescue (SAR), and offshore operations including windenergy.

LCI and SMFL’s combined fleet currently includes over 40 Airbus helicopters. They are deployed by twelve operators in over ten countries across the globe on a range of missions including EMS, SAR and offshore wind, all of which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Source and illustration: Airbus