The Milestone Aviation Group Limited has leased two Leonardo AW169 helicopters to Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited to be utilized for missions from Northern Rescue’s bases in northern New Zealand, covering greater Auckland and Northland.
The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a prominent figure in the helicopter leasing industry globally, has announced today the signing of lease agreements with Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited (“Northern Rescue”) for two Leonardo AW169 helicopters. These helicopters are expected to be delivered in the coming months. The helicopters will be utilized for missions from Northern Rescue’s bases in northern New Zealand, covering areas such as greater Auckland and Northland. They are equipped with advanced medical equipment in spacious, easily configurable cabins, enabling clinical teams to provide life-saving care to patients.
Sébastien Moulin, Chief Commercial Officer, Milestone said, “We are delighted to welcome Northern Rescue as a new customer to Milestone and place our first aircraft in New Zealand. The AW169 is well suited to support Northern Rescue’s fleet renewal program as it is configured to place patient needs at the heart of its design. We thank Ian MacPherson and the Northern Rescue team for the confidence they have placed in Milestone, and we look forward to working together as these aircraft deliver.”
Milestone Aviation Group, a subsidiary of AerCap, stands as the world’s leading helicopter leasing and financing company. It collaborates with helicopter operators worldwide, offering a wide range of financial and productivity solutions, including operating leases, purchase/leasebacks, secured debt financing, engine leasing, and fleet advisory.
Ian MacPherson, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Rescue said, “Leasing the two aircraft from Milestone marks a significant step towards updating and standardizing the fleet of EMS/SAR aircraft across Auckland and Northland, ensuring that our communities continue to receive the highest level of care and service possible. We are grateful that Milestone has identified the opportunity to enhance the New Zealand EMS sector, and we look forward to working closely with them into the future.”
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Northern Rescue, a joint venture between the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust and the Northland Emergency Services Trust, serves as the contracted provider to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and ACC for emergency air ambulance helicopter services in the northern region of Aotearoa New Zealand. It provides clinical services and emergency air ambulance transport to the 1.85 million people residing in an area extending from the Coromandel Peninsula to Cape Reinga in the Far North.
Question – What type of helicopters has Milestone leased to Northern Rescue?
Answer – Leonardo AW169.
Question – Where will the helicopters be utilized?
Answer – Northern New Zealand, covering greater Auckland and Northland.
Question – Who is the CEO of Northern Rescue?
Answer – Ian MacPherson.
