Finance, Taxes, Insurance

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March 30, 2023, 9:09 AM

Sumitomo Takes Large Stake In Helicopter Lessor LCI

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance, which acquired a 35 percent stake in LCI, intends to grow that business by $1.5 billion.

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digital rendering of fleet of LCI aircraft in flight
Mar 30, 2023 - 9:09 AM
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance, which acquired a 35 percent stake in LCI, intends to grow that business by $1.5 billion.
Mar 29, 2023 - 9:12 AM
A 12-helicopter sales deal between lessors Milestone Aviation and Macquarie Rotorcraft is a sign of "strong liquidity," the companies say.
Pratt & Whitney Canada manufacturing line
Mar 27, 2023 - 5:37 PM
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada claims a government report underestimates the negative effects the new luxury tax will have on aviation.
Digital rendering of Pipistrel's Nuuva family of eVTOL cargo vehicles
Mar 24, 2023 - 8:29 AM
Speakers at this week's Helicopter Investor conference mainly see advanced air mobility technology as part of their future, but with some caveats.
LCI leased H130
Mar 22, 2023 - 10:28 AM
The Nova Vapital Light Aviation Debt Fund will concentrate on the single-engine helicopter market.
Mar 21, 2023 - 10:02 AM
Electronic and structural systems producer Ducommun believes its acquisition of BLR Aerospace will further boost its surging revenues.
Owner/Single-Pilot Pavilion Tent at 2021 NBAA-BACE
Mar 20, 2023 - 11:40 AM
NBAA says addressing safety, costs, and supply chain are the key focuses of its owner pilot coalition for the year.
AeroAsset 3 helicopter agreements at HAI Heli-Expo 2023
Mar 7, 2023 - 4:36 PM
Transactions and supply are down for used twin-engine helicopters, according to consultancy Aero Asset.
Helicopter pilot
Mar 7, 2023 - 11:51 AM
Helicopter Institute will oversee all pilot training and evaluations, including scheduling, tracking, and verifying proficiency and competency.
Leonardo AW139
Mar 6, 2023 - 1:03 PM
Milestone is leasing three new AW139s and two H145s to Aramco.