NEWS AND VIEWS
2024
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ERIC SHERLOCK’S 40 UNDER 40 AWARD
3 September 2024Eric Sherlock, General Counsel at LCI, has been recognised as one of Airline Economics’ 40 Under 40 for 2024. Read…
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Avincis takes delivery of two five-bladed H145s destined for emergency medical services operations in Italy and Sweden
27 August 2024LISBOA, 27 August 2024: Avincis has today taken delivery of two five-bladed H145 aircraft at the Airbus facility in Donauwörth,…
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2023
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Time Critical Support to Bond Helicopters
15 December 2023Padraig Conneely SVP, Technical Operations, LCI The ability to plan, manage and complete aircraft transitions is an integral part of…
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LCI Expects Advanced Air Mobility to Drive Change in Aircraft Leasing Market – FutureFlight
13 April 2023Aircraft leasing group LCI is looking to accelerate its diversification strategy fueled by a capital injection from the acquisition of…
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LCI sets three top goals for 2030, after SMFL acquires 35% stake – Helicopter Investor
31 March 2023Operating lessor LCI has set out three top goals to achieve by 2030, after revealing that Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and…
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SMFL stake purchase to accelerate LCI growth, says lessor’s chief executive – Flight Global
30 March 2023Lessor LCI can “accelerate” its growth path on an “exponential scale” following the acquisition of a substantial stake in the…
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LCI sees onset of helicopter replacement cycle amid booming demand – Flight Global
21 March 2023Lessor LCI is eyeing a future bow-wave of replacement activity in the helicopter market, even as operators struggle to meet…
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LCI CEO Warns of Helicopter Demand ‘Bow Wave’ – Aviation International News
02 March 2023According to LCI CEO Jaspal Jandu, the tight helicopter market requires OEMs, suppliers, owners, and operators to plan well in advance,…
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VTOL: A rising opportunity for support services? – AviTrader
01 February 2023AviTrader MRO editor recently caught up with Dave Merrill, Chief Executive Officer at Elroy Air to discuss the development of…
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LCI drives Chaparral higher – Flight International
01 February 2023Lessor LCI has further broadened its portfolio with an order for up to 40 Elroy Air Chaparrals an autonomous vertical…
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LCI adds Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft to portfolio as developer eyes 2023 flights – FLIGHTGLOBAL
11 January 2023Aircraft lessor LCI has further broadened its portfolio with an order for up to 40 Elroy Air Chaparrals – an…
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2022
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HI Uplift: New contracts sharpen leasing demand
14 December 2022Demand for leased helicopters has climbed significantly this year, leading to a shortage of aircraft in some sectors, after contract…
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HI Uplift: LCI says all groups have responsibility to drive sustainability
11 November 2022BYÂ MIKE STONES All aviation organisations have a responsibility to help drive progress on sustainability topics, says LCI, after signing Aircraft…
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LCI sees increased demand, but faces a shortage of airframes – Vertical
16 August 2022Post-pandemic, the helicopter market is recovering far more quickly than anyone could have predicted. Operator demand for airframes is outstripping…
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LCI READY FOR RISK-ON MODE – AIRFINANCE JOURNAL
20 July 2022Fixed and rotor-wing industry player Lease Corporation International (LCI) aims to be an early adopter of new technologies in the…
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DYNAMIC DECADE AHEAD FOR ASIA – Asian Sky
10 March 2022Despite the human and business impact of COVID-19 across the globe, the pandemic has done much to illustrate the in-built…
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European Helicopter Market Bounces Back – AIN
04 March 2022While fixed-wing commercial air transport in Europe was severely hit by the global Covid-19 pandemic, the helicopter industry has been…
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Asian Sky Podcast with Jaspal Jandu
21 February 2022In this episode of Asian Skycast, Jaspal Jandu, CEO of LCI, discusses the Asia-Pacific market, investor interest, ESG, eVTOLs, and more.…
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Many Happy Returns – RotorHub
02 February 2022With the pandemic causing only limited disruption to rotary-wing operations, and sectors such as HEMS experiencing high demand, the helicopter…
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True Diversification – Airline Economics
12 January 2022The transportation and leisure industries have been heavily impacted by the pandemic crisis. George Logothetis, chair of The Libra Group,…
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2021
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Five Questions to LCI’s Jaspal Jandu
06 December 2021RotorHub talks to Jaspal Jandu, CEO of leading aircraft lessor LCI, about the impact of the pandemic and other issues…
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The Long-Haul – European Rotors 2021
08 November 2021MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION LCI specialises in leasing helicopter and commercial aircraft with a broad spread of types leased…
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LCI acquires Nova Capital Aviation – Airline Economics
01 November 2021Fixed-wing and helicopter leasing company LCI finalised an agreement in December to acquire Nova Capital Aviation (Ireland) Limited, the twinengine…
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LCI delivers two AW139s to Heligo – Vertical
21 October 2021LCI, a leading aviation leasing company, has placed two Leonardo AW139 helicopters on long-term operating leases with its newest customer,…
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Libra Group acquires KKR’s stake in LCI – RotorHub
12 October 2021Aviation leasing specialist LCI has announced that its parent company, the Libra Group, has acquired the minority interest in LCI…
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LCI Returns to Fixed Wing Leasing Market with Airbus A330 Acquisition – Monitor Daily
01 October 2021LCI, an aviation leasing company, re-entered the fixed wing market with the acquisition of an Airbus A330-300 commercial aircraft. This…
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Nigel Leishman – Cranfield University Alumni Matters Podcast
27 September 2021In this episode of Cranfield University’s Aviation alumni portraits, Maxime Debry interviews fellow Cranfield alumnus Nigel Leishman (MSc Air Transport…
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Crispin Maunder speaks at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London
21 September 2021LCI’s Executive Chairman, Crispin Maunder spoke on the Helicopter Panel at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London. Watch a recording of…
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LCI and SMFL expand helicopter leasing joint venture – Leasing Life
16 September 2021LCI, a helicopter leasing, management and investment platform, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL) have acquired and…
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LCI’s Praveen Vetrivel named in Airline Economics’ 40 under 40 – Helicopter Investor
01 September 2021Praveen Vetrivel, chief financial officer (CFO) at helicopter leasing company LCI has been named in Airline Economics’ 40 under 40…
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Helicopter Transitions: A Visual Guide
26 August 2021Helicopters are transported for a variety of reasons. Watch our short visual guide for investors and partners below.
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LCI Aviation raised more than $1bn since 2019 – Helicopter Investor
02 August 2021Helicopter lessor LCI Aviation has raised more than $1bn of helicopter capital since 2019, according to the company. The figure…
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Risk and Reward – RotorHub
26 July 2021“There’s no getting away from it, the first half of 2020 was certainly a challenge for our operators and therefore ourselves,”…
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Interview with Chris Lloyd, Vice President Marketing for Asia – Asian Sky
01 June 2021Chris Lloyd joined LCI in 2018 as Vice President Marketing for Asia, based at its office in Singapore. He has…
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LCI Teams with LCM on Sloane EMS Deal – AIN
14 April 2021Aircraft lessor LCI recently gained Sloane Helicopters as a customer with the lease of two new Leonardo AW109SPs. Configured for…
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LCI Launches Helicopter Co-Investment Vehicle With LCM Partners – Aviator
25 March 2021LCI has expanded its aviation leasing, investment and management platform with the formation of a new helicopter co-investment vehicle with…
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International Women’s Day 2021
08 March 2021For more than a century, International Women’s Day has marked a day of celebration and advocacy for women’s rights and…
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Rotors for Rent – RotorHub
02 March 2021The past year was an eventful but positive one for LCI, according to its CEO, Jaspal Jandu, with the lessor…
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LCI Delivers Leonardo AW139 to SFS Aviation
02 March 2021We are pleased to announce that LCI has delivered a Leonardo AW139 helicopter to SFS Aviation, a long standing customer.…
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Podcast with Nigel Leishman – Asian Sky
01 March 2021In this podcast, LCI’s Executive Vice President & Global Head of Marketing, Nigel Leishman speaks to Jeffrey Lowe, CEO of…
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2020
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IBA Helicopter Podcast Transcript – Crispin Maunder
18 November 2020LCI’s Executive Chairman, Crispin Maunder recently spoke to Phil Seymour, President and Head of Advisory at IBA about the helicopter…
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Helicopter Investor Town Hall with Crispin Maunder
17 November 2020On 12th November 2020, LCI’s Executive Chairman, Crispin Maunder took part in a Town Hall hosted by Helicopter Investor. You…
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A New Dawn for Asia? A perspective from Asia with Nigel Leishman of LCI – Air & Sea Analytics
22 May 2020Asia is starting to see a material recovery in economic activity and perhaps offers a glimpse into the future for…
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LCI, Thora Capital and Rive Private Investment co-invest $100m – Helicopter Investor
07 May 2020Helicopter lessor LCI, asset manager Thora Capital and private equity firm Rive Private Investment have joined together to invest in…
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2019
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Air ambulance interior design and technology – AirMed&Rescue
20 May 2019The interior of an air ambulance has to be meticulously designed to incorporate the right equipment, and ensure that this…
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CI’S NIGEL LEISHMAN TALKS TO SINGAPORE TONIGHT
09 May 2019LCI’s Executive VP & Global Head of Marketing, Nigel Leishman, was recently a guest on Channel NewsAsia’s flagship programme, Singapore…
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HAI: Helicopter industry sees positive signs amid utility push – FlightGlobal
12 March 2019Helicopter industry executives believe the market is showing signs of life, while also driving demand for multirole rotorcraft, despite ongoing…
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LCI Adds to Australasia Leased Helicopter Fleet – AIN
06 March 2019Libra Group subsidiary Lease Corp. International (LCI, Booth C3223) has expanded its relationship with Malaysia-based rotorcraft operator Weststar Aviation Services…
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CHC orders H175 aircraft for UK offshore fleet – Energy Voice
28 February 2019CHC Helicopter has signed a deal with Lease Corporation International (LCI) to add another Airbus H175 to its UK offshore…
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Heli-Expo 2019: LCI seeks growth in Asia – Rotorhub
26 February 2019Lease Corporation International (LCI) is targeting strong growth in Asia-Pacific, with the lessor expecting up to half of its fleet…
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Leasing on the Rise – AsianSkyMedia
01 February 2019WORKING AT LEASE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL (LCI), A COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT AND HELICOPTER LEASING COMPANY WHICH IS GROWING ITS INFLUENCE IN ASIA,…
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2018
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Lessors see Asia-Pacific uptick – Rotorhub
07 December 2018Helicopter lessors took significant strides in Asia in 2018, securing deals across different segments. While there are challenges, companies are…
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LCI strengthens its team with major technical and legal hires – Helicopter Investor
29 November 2018Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, has further strengthened its operation with the appointments of…
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LCI transforms AW139 for EMS operations – Rotorhub
23 October 2018Lease Corporation International (LCI) has completed the transition of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter for Elitaliana in Italy, the company announced…
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LCI Sees Strong Middle Market for Helicopters – AIN
28 September 2018Lease Corporation International (LCI, Booth C3654) has placed an Airbus Helicopters H175 with CHC, marking the second of the super…
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A Lessor’s Perspective – Helicopter Investor
25 September 2018Lease Corporation International (LCI) has found a niche in the helicopter leasing market, focusing purely on medium-category helicopters – especially…
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Third EMS AW169 delivered to Elitaliana – AirMed&Rescue
09 July 2018Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, has delivered a third new Leonardo Helicopters AW169 helicopter…
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LCI places first helicopters in China with multi AW139 EMS lease to Kingwing – Vertical
02 July 2018Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, announced on July 2 its first helicopter lease in…
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LCI partners with CIT and Prudential Capital Group on inaugural capital markets financing – Vertical
14 February 2018Lease Corporation International (LCI), the leading helicopter lessor and aviation division of the Libra Group, has closed its inaugural capital…
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2017
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AIRCRAFT LEASING – EFFICIENT RISK MANAGEMENT
13 November 2017LCI Executive Vice President, Nigel Leishman, explains how aircraft leases enable operators to manage their risk efficiently. Since its foundation…
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Lessor LCI optimistic on future demand – FlightGlobal
04 October 2017Lessor LCI believes the market for medium and heavy helicopters is beginning to recover after several consecutive years of downturn.…
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