GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) is pleased to announce signing an agreement to
acquire NHV group (NHV). GDHF aims to close the transaction, which is subject to
customary conditions, including regulatory approvals, in the first quarter of 2026.
GDHF CEO Michael York said: “This strategic acquisition creates huge synergistic
value, combining GDHF’s global helicopter leasing & finance capabilities together
with NHV’s strong market position and reputation as a premium European helicopter
operator and MRO”.
By linking GDHF’s global capabilities, existing helicopter portfolio and large OEM
order books of new technology multi-mission cost-efficient assets with the safety,
reliability and precision operations of NHV, GDHF will effectively improve its global
delivery and asset management capabilities. NHV will be greatly enhanced with
new technology cost-efficient helicopter fleet deployment capabilities to better
meet the need of customers. Together we will be able to expand choice, capability,
performance and value for our customers.
The newly formed group will be a multi-capability organisation, uniquely positioned
to provide innovative high-value bespoke solutions to serve the needs of a diverse
portfolio of customers across mission-critical helicopter industry sectors, including
Offshore Energy, Government, Maritime Services, Wind, Emergency Medical
Services (EMS), Search and Rescue (SAR), Parapublic, MRO and Training. GDHF and
NHV will maintain independent operations. GDHF will continue to serve customers
globally, while NHV will focus on operations in Europe and Africa
