The Milestone Aviation Group agreement with UNI-FLY involves the extension of two AW169 helicopters and the addition of a new AW169, scheduled for delivery in late 2023.
Milestone Aviation Group Limited, a global leader in helicopter leasing, has announced the signing of lease agreements with UNI-FLY, a Danish and UK helicopter operator, for three Leonardo AW169 helicopters. The agreements involve the extension of two AW169 helicopters and the addition of a new AW169, scheduled for delivery in late 2023. The new aircraft will be based at UNI-FLY’s primary operating site at Humberside Airport in the UK, supporting offshore energy missions in the North Sea.
Milestone Aviation Group, an AerCap company, stands as the world’s leading helicopter leasing and financing company. Collaborating with helicopter operators globally, Milestone provides financial and productivity solutions, including operating leases, purchase/leasebacks, secured debt financing, engine leasing, and fleet advisory.
Sebastien Moulin, the Head of Europe & Americas, Milestone Aviation said, “We are delighted to expand our relationship with UNI-FLY with the placement and extension of these three AW169 helicopters. We are seeing strong demand for Light Twin helicopters in the renewable energy sector, and the AW169 is well-suited to supporting offshore wind projects thanks to its advanced operating capabilities in challenging environmental conditions.”
AerCap, the parent company of Milestone Aviation, is a global leader in aviation leasing, boasting one of the most attractive order books in the industry. Serving around 300 customers worldwide with comprehensive fleet solutions, AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER).
Mads Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer, UNI-FLY Group said, “It is a pleasure to strengthen our partnership, once again, with Milestone Aviation. In total, UNI-FLY has placed four AW169 4.8 tonne aircraft with Milestone since 2018 which is a sign of the confidence in our relationship and in Leonardo’s AW169 product. The introduction of the Enhanced Power Configuration creates an ideal platform for safe hoist operations and great customer hoist payload. We look forward to welcoming the new addition to our fleet and our continued collaboration with Milestone.”
UNI-FLY, founded in 1970 by Bjarne Stuhr Petersen, is an onshore and offshore helicopter operator specializing in Offshore Windfarm Helicopter Hoist Operations. With a proven track record since 2002 on major offshore windfarm projects globally, UNI-FLY is well-positioned to provide customer-centric bespoke helicopter service solutions across Europe and the UK, holding EASA and UK AOCs.
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The expansion of the AW169 fleet through these lease agreements signifies not only the growing collaboration between Milestone Aviation and UNI-FLY but also the aviation industry’s commitment to enhancing capabilities in critical sectors such as offshore energy.
