Press Release

Issued by GD Helicopter Finance.

January 15, 2025

GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), an Ireland-based helicopter finance company, announced today that it has delivered an Airbus H175 on lease to Omni Helicopters International, Latin America's largest provider of air mobility and delivery solutions. The H175 will operate as part of OHI’s fleet, conducting offshore transportation operations in Latin America.

Michael York, CEO of GDHF, said “GDHF is very pleased to have delivered this high technology, cost-effective, multi-mission, super medium helicopter on lease to Omni. GDHF has had an extremely busy first year, and this H175 is actually the fourth helicopter type we have now delivered on lease to Omni. We are grateful to Omni for its continued trust and confidence in GDHF, and we look forward to building our relationship with it.”

Duncan Moore, OHI Group COO, commented “The H175 offers a strong mix of flexibility, performance and cost-effectiveness, and Omni is very pleased with its performance in service so far. With a range that enables Omni to reach 100 percent of Brazil’s offshore installations and with high technology equipment on board, it is both a potential successor to our existing heavy fleet and a key enabler in our quest to improve our sustainability footprint.”

Regis Magnac, VP and head of energy, leasing and global accounts for Airbus Helicopters, said “The H175 continues to prove itself as the long-range helicopter of choice. This fleet expansion by Omni is a testament to the exceptional operational reliability of the H175 and our commitment to supporting our customers. This is further evidenced by Omni, as it has been the global H175 top flyer for two consecutive rows. Congratulations on extending this success story with the partnership between Omni and GDHF.”