Helicopter Investor

Helicopter Investor is a platform that offers valuable insights and networking chances for those engaged in rotary finance and transactions. Originally started as a segment of Corporate Jet Investor in August 2010, it became its own independent website in July 2014. Annually, Helicopter Investor hosts a number of conferences focused on helicopter finance, taking place in locations like London, Miami, and Asia.

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HI Uplift: Lift-off for our London conference next Wednesday

1 week ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Mike Stones

If our HI London 2025 conference was a helicopter, it would be on the FATO (final approach and take-off area) undergoing the last checks before lift-off at a central London hotel on Wednesday June 4th. The conference sessions are set and the 50-or-so speakers have made their travel arrangements. Their mission: to share insights on the dynamic world of helicopter investment and operations worldwide.
HI Uplift: OHSUK’s new H175 and 1,000 SAR missions signal growth potential

1 week ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Mike Stones

Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHSUK) has taken delivery of a new customised Airbus H175 helicopter and marked its 1,000th search and rescue (SAR) mission supporting the offshore energy sector. The new helicopter joins the operator after test flights in the south of France and will be deployed on missions in the North Sea.
FAA approves Skyryse to begin for-credit flight testing

2 weeks ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Yves Le Marquand

Skyryse has been approved to enter for-credit flight testing with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with its Skyryse One helicopter. Built on a Rolls Royce-powered Robinson R66 platform, Skyryse One features the company’s in-house flight operating software SkyOS. Once certified, it will be the first production helicopter to feature a single control stick and two touch screens, replacing mechanical flight controls with a fly-by-wire system.
HI Uplift: London Heli Shuttle – the next 10 years | Helicopter Investor

2 weeks ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Mike Stones

It seemed a simpler time. In April 2015, the latest handheld device was the iPhone 6, President Barack Obama was in the Oval Office and Taylor Swift had launched her 1989 World Tour. It also saw the launch of the London Heli Shuttle from London Biggin Hill Airport to London Heliport. The service was launched to deliver two things – time and choice, according to Robert Walters, commercial director, London Biggin Hill Airport.
Bell Textron Canada completes 6,000th aircraft at Quebec facility

3 weeks ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Yves Le Marquand

Bell Textron Canada has finished building its 6,000th commercial aircraft at the firm’s Commercial Delivery and Assembly Centre in Mirabel, Quebec. The company hit the mark with two Subaru Bell 412EPXs set to be operated by the Sûreté du Québec. Bell will deliver the aircraft to the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable, which manages a fleet of aircraft through the Service Aérien Gouvernemental.
Offshore Helicopter Services UK completes 1,000th search and rescue

3 weeks ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Yves Le Marquand

Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHSUK) has completed its 1,000th search and rescue (SAR) task assisting the offshore energy sector. The organisation provides 24/7 medical emergency cover, 365 days a year for up to 10,000 workers in the North Sea. According to the operator, the majority of SAR tasking is emergency medical retrieval of injured or sick people. Martin Stubbs, MD of OHSUK, said: “To have completed one thousand tasks over the past ten years is a great achievement for the team.
Leonardo helicopter deliveries soften but orders jump

3 weeks ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Fayaz Hussain

Leonardo experienced a dip in first-quarter helicopter deliveries from a year ago but still saw increased revenues and earnings with more activity surrounding its dual-use AW families and from customer support, according to the Italian manufacturer. “Our first quarter results reflect a solid start to the year and meaningfully surpassed our expectations. Strong steadfast customer demand continued to materialize across our broad and differentiated portfolio.
Blade’s Q1 revenues inch up

3 weeks ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Fayaz Hussain

Blade Air Mobility kicked off 2025 with mixed results as the company reported $54.3m in first quarter (Q1) total revenue, representing a 5% increase over last year. Net losses narrowed by 17.5% year-on-year (YoY) but revenues remained flat in the medical sector.
HI Uplift: Bristow posts stellar Q1 results

1 month ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Mike Stones

Bristow is off to a stellar start in 2025. The company reported its first quarter results posting a 315% year-over-year increase in net profit of $27.4m against just $6.6m last year despite a modest 4% YoY increase in revenue. Revenues were $350.5m – a 4% increase on the same period last year – with broad-based growth across all three operating segments.
Airbus Helicopters revenue hits $1.8bn in first quarter

1 month ago | helicopterinvestor.com | Fayaz Hussain

Airbus has reported first quarter 2025 revenue growth of 10% year-over-year from its helicopters segment at €1.6bn ($1.8bn) owing to “solid performance from programmes and growth in services”. The company delivered 51 helicopters during the quarter, one more than 50 in the same period of last year. “Our Q1 results demonstrate the progress we are making on our priorities across the business.