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Heliconia leases AW139 for oil and gas support
Heliconia Group in Morocco has completed a purchase and leaseback from Waypoint Leasing for an AW139 helicopter.
Read this story in our March 2018 printed issue.

Heliconia Group in Morocco has completed a purchase and leaseback from Waypoint Leasing for an AW139 helicopter. The aircraft will be used for offshore oil and gas support.

President Daniel Sigaud says: “Waypoint has been a valuable partner for us since we completed our first lease in 2016. Its entire team provides an unparalleled level of service, expertise and commitment to finding the right solution for both parties.”

Established in 2008, Heliconia provides aviation services to Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal and France, specialising in passenger, offshore, aerial work, training and maintenance using a fleet of 17 rotorcraft.

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