Mon, Oct 11, 2010
Air Taxi Operation Will Add 2 New Sikorsky 76C++ To Its
Fleet
Brazils second-largest helicopter operator (by fleet size) is
about to add 2 new Sikorsky 76C++ aircraft to its fleet. Milestone
Aviation Group has partnered with Omni Taxi Aereo of Brazil to
provide 100% lease financing for the addition the helos in a deal
worth $23 million at retail prices. Omni Taxi Aereo says the move
was precipitated by its rapid growth to meet the needs of Petrobras
and the Brazilian oil and gas industry.
Skiorsky 76C++ File Photo
The deal closed in early September. The aircraft are currently
undergoing offshore configuration completion at Sikorsky's
Coatesville, Pennsylvania completion center, and are scheduled to
be delivered within the next 30 days. The aircraft will be used to
service a Petrobras contract ferrying workers to offshore oil
platforms.
"It is important for us to have a financial partner that
understands our business," said Rui Almeida, President of Omni Taxi
Aereo. "Milestone is made up of former operators who can relate to
our circumstances and who understand our needs. They have proven
quick and decisive in providing 100% financing to support our
growth plans allowing us to meet the needs of our customers."
The deal is the first for Milestone. The company which secured
$500 million of equity this August to provide lease financing to
the helicopter and private jet markets is currently in various
stages of discussions with helicopter operators and private jet
owners in 18 countries on 6 continents. The company says it
plans to announce its next transaction shortly.
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