Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

digital rendering of fleet of LCI aircraft in flight
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 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.
Mar 29, 2023 - 9:12 AM
Milestone Selling 12 Helicopters to Macquarie
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
AIAC Refutes Government Report on Canada’s Luxury Tax
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
Helicopter Business Leaders Open the Door to eVTOLs
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
New Lease Fund Targets Single-engine Helicopters
The Nova Vapital Light Aviation Debt Fund will concentrate on the single-engine helicopter market.
Mar 21, 2023 - 10:02 AM
Ducommun Set To Acquire BLR Aerospace
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 Reveals Annual Priorities for Owner Pilot Coalition
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
Aero Asset: Twin Helicopter Market Remains Tight
Transactions and supply are down for used twin-engine helicopters, according to consultancy Aero Asset.
Helicopter pilot
Mar 7, 2023 - 11:51 AM
HAI Program Simplifies Pilot Training and Check Tasks
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 in New Five-ship Lease Deal With Aramco
Milestone is leasing three new AW139s and two H145s to Aramco.