Waypoint Leasing Places AW139 Helicopter with HEVILIFT in Australia
LIMERICK, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited (“Waypoint”), the largest independent
global helicopter leasing company, today announced that it has agreed to
deliver one AW139 helicopter to HEVILIFT Group (“HEVILIFT”) to be used
in support of the offshore oil and gas sector in the Asia-Pacific region.
Philip Stransky, Waypoint’s Vice President of Sales and Relationship
Management for Asia, said, “We’ve been working with HEVILIFT for four
years now and are pleased to complete another transaction with a trusted
operator. We look forward to continuing our partnership as they continue
to grow their business through a diverse range of operations.”
Paul Booij, Group Managing Director at HEVILIFT said, “Waypoint has been
a trusted partner for years. Each transaction is seamless and
professional and we will continue to work with Waypoint for their
technical expertise, flexible lease offerings, and understanding of the
operational considerations of our business.”
Since its inception in 2013, Waypoint has been active in supporting oil
and gas, utility, firefighting and other industrial-focused helicopter
operators. Waypoint’s portfolio includes more than 145 aircraft for more
than 30 customers in 30 countries with total assets in excess of $1.6
billion. Additionally, Waypoint has firm and option orders with aircraft
manufacturers for more than 95 helicopters valued at more than $1.2
billion, to be delivered over the next five years.
About Waypoint
Waypoint is a global helicopter leasing company that provides operating
lease and financing solutions to helicopter operators worldwide.
Headquartered in Limerick, Ireland, Waypoint differentiates itself with
a senior management team that has direct helicopter operating and
leasing experience in key helicopter markets around the world, having
leased helicopters across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and
South America. Waypoint serves a wide range of sectors including oil and
gas, emergency medical service, search and rescue, firefighting and
governmental support. In addition to Ireland, Waypoint has offices in
London, the United States, Canada, Singapore, Brazil, South Africa, and
Australia. Further information is available at www.waypointleasing.com.
About HEVILIFT
Established in 1994, HEVILIFT is a leading Fixed and Rotary Wing
Aviation Services provider providing turnkey solutions for the
transportation of Personnel and Equipment in a variety of fields.
HEVILIFT has a diverse fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft backed by
a highly experienced team of management professionals, flight crew,
maintenance personnel and support staff who are industry leaders in
their fields bringing knowledge, skills and experience from extensive
careers within and beyond the aviation industry. HEVILIFT roles include
resource sector support – onshore and offshore, Search & Rescue (SAR),
Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Geophysical Survey, Aerial
Construction, Aerial Firefighting, NGO operations, passenger & cargo
charters, and more.
Contacts
Waypoint
Jared Levy/Cameron Seligmann
Sard Verbinnen &
Co
212-687-8080
[email protected]