LCI is a leading aviation company which is uniquely positioned across the helicopter, commercial fixed-wing and advanced air mobility (AAM) sectors.
Since its inception in 2004, LCI has undertaken more than US$10 billion of transactions in the helicopter, fixed-wing, and AAM markets and provided leasing services to airlines, freight carriers and helicopter operators. Past and present customers include major helicopter operators such as Avincis, Babcock and Omni, leading airlines like British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Air France.
LCI currently operates a fleet of around 150 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, with over 200 (including AAM aircraft) on order. Its highly experienced and well-connected management team works closely with aircraft and engine manufacturers and major financial institutions.
LCI is a signatory of Aircraft Leasing Ireland’s (ALI) Sustainability Charter, with a commitment to driving forward and achieving ESG related goals, centred around 10 priority sustainability principles, including a commitment to achieving net zero by 2050.
LCI is owned by Libra Group, a privately-owned international business group with assets and operations in nearly 60 countries, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL).
LCI The Company-
10 March 2025 Signing of Agreement for the Acquisition of Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited 10th March 2025: Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (President: Masaki Tachibana, hereinafter referred to as “SMFL”) and LCI… Read More -
13 January 2025 GLOBAL BANKS FINANCE US$420 MILLION TO LCI AND SMFL JV 13th January, 2025: LCI, a leading aviation company, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd (SMFL), have executed US$420… Read More -
20 November 2024 LCI ACQUIRES AND LEASES SEVEN NEW LEONARDO AW169 HELICOPTERS TO BABCOCK CANADA 20th November, 2024: LCI, a leading aviation company, has purchased a fleet of seven, new emergency medical services (EMS) configured… Read More -
30 August 2024 LCI TO SUPPORT TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTHCARE WITH TWO NEW AW139 HELICOPTERS 30th August, 2024: LCI, a leading aviation company, has delivered two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters to Babcock Australasia (Babcock) for… Read More -
13 August 2024 LCI CLOSES MULTI-HELICOPTER LEASE PLACEMENT WITH SANTOS AND PACIFIC HELICOPTERS 13th August, 2024: LCI, a leading aviation company, has placed two H145D3 helicopters on lease, one direct to Santos Limited… Read More
