CHC Helicopter has signed long-term lease agreements with Milestone Aviation Group for two factory-new Leonardo AW189 helicopters. The announcement was made during Verticon, formerly HAI Heli-Expo, in Dallas, Texas.

The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the second and fourth quarters of 2025 respectively and will be used by Norwegian oil and gas company Aker BP to support offshore operations in Norway.

“At CHC, we're committed to providing our customers with the best possible service. With our global operational expertise and Milestone's flexible, innovative solutions, we can ensure customers benefit from the right aircraft strategy, expert support and industry knowledge they need to operate with total confidence,” comments Tom Burke, CHC CEO. “Long-term, sustainable contracts, such as our agreement with Aker BP, offer stability and certainty for all parties involved. They enable helicopter operators to invest in personnel and innovate new technologies and capabilities, ensuring customers consistently receive highly specialised, safe and reliable services that meet their current and evolving needs.”

“Milestone is delighted to strengthen its partnership with CHC through the lease of these two new technology Leonardo AW189s,” adds Pat Sheedy, CEO of Milestone. “This transaction further highlights Milestone's unrivalled platform, a key competitive advantage that allows us to execute complex transactions with speed. We remain committed to investing in next-generation helicopters in the super-medium category, supporting our customers with their ongoing fleet requirements.”