New Zealand-based MRO provider and Airbus completion centre HeliSupport has received an Airbus H125, manufactured in 2019 with only approximately 250 flight hours. Rotortrade acquired the helicopter from Tajikistan, where it operated as the only Western helicopter in the country. Previously used for tourism and charter flights under a government programme to stimulate tourism, the aircraft is now headed for a new mission in New Zealand.

After completing the acquisition, Rotortrade oversaw the full project: registration formalities, ferrying the aircraft to its European Maintenance Center in Tallard, France, and preparing the helicopter for dismantling, packing and sea freight shipping. The delivery process is now underway, with the aircraft expected to enter service early next year.

The new owner, HeliSupport, is a major aviation services provider based in Wanaka and servicing operators across the South Island and the wider New Zealand region.

Aurélien Blanc, Rotortrade executive director and head of regional APAC and MEA, comments: “This second delivery to HeliSupport is a strong endorsement of the trust and transparency we work hard to build with our partners. Its confidence in our ability to source, manage and deliver high-quality aircraft is something we value deeply. We look forward to continuing to support its growth and to strengthening this partnership in the years ahead.”

“We are truly grateful for the collaboration and professionalism shown by HeliSupport throughout this second project together,” adds Marcello Corrado Salati, deputy head of region APAC. “Working closely with Kelly and Jason Buick has been a pleasure, and their commitment to quality and reliability aligns perfectly with our own values. We deeply appreciate their trust and look forward to supporting their ambitions with the same dedication in future projects.”