The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a prominent figure in the helicopter leasing industry globally, has announced today the signing of lease agreements with Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited (“Northern Rescue”) for two Leonardo AW169 helicopters. These helicopters are expected to be delivered in the coming months. The helicopters will be utilized for missions from Northern Rescue’s bases in northern New Zealand, covering areas such as greater Auckland and Northland. They are equipped with advanced medical equipment in spacious, easily configurable cabins, enabling clinical teams to provide life-saving care to patients.
Sébastien Moulin, Chief Commercial Officer, Milestonesaid, “We are delighted to welcome Northern Rescue as a new customer to Milestone and place our first aircraft in New Zealand. The AW169 is well suited to support Northern Rescue’s fleet renewal program as it is configured to place patient needs at the heart of its design. We thank Ian MacPherson and the Northern Rescue team for the confidence they have placed in Milestone, and we look forward to working together as these aircraft deliver.”