Investec Aviation Finance has structured a tailored corporate facility to support the expansion of Ultimate Aviation Group’s UK-based offshore crew change helicopter operations. The facility will support Ultimate Aviation Group’s subsidiary Offshore Helicopter Services order, announced in November, for two Leonardo AW139s, in IOGP standards configuration.
The transaction marks Investec CIB’s first deal with the Group’s UK business, and was used to fund helicopter pre-delivery payments and execute on a time-sensitive growth opportunity challenging at a time when delivery lead times from OEMs are lengthening.
“Limited production availability and long lead times continue to define the global aviation market, which places a premium on speed, flexibility and certainty of execution,” said Marc Abraham from Investec CIB Aviation Finance “In this transaction, we worked closely with Ultimate Aviation Group to structure a flexible corporate facility aligned to their operational requirements, demonstrating our ability to deliver tailored funding solutions in complex and specialised areas of the aviation market.”
The two AW139s , expected for delivery in Q4 2026 and Q1 2027 and are intended to enhance the company’s offshore crew change capabilities as Ultimate Aviation looks to expand it’s European footprint.
“We specialise in performing air services in remote, austere and difficult working environments, providing turn-key operations in many challenging areas,” said Ultimate Aviation Group CEO Shaun Roseveare, “As such, we value financial partners who can adapt funding structures to meet our operational needs. Having the right solution in place allows us to focus on safely and reliably delivering offshore crew change services to our clients.”
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