The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed purchase and leaseback agreements with Bristow Group for two new Leonardo AW139s. 

The aircraft, which were recently delivered to Bristow, are configured for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions and will support their operations in the United Kingdom.

“We are very pleased to strengthen our long-term partnership with Bristow through the lease of these two new state-of-the-art AW139s,” said Pat Sheedy, the CEO of Milestone. “We are proud to support their efforts and wish them every success as they continue to expand their fleet and strengthen life-saving SAR operations across the UK.”

“We appreciate Milestone’s support as we continue to transition the aircraft and capabilities needed to deliver vital search and rescue services in the UK,” said Alan Corbett, Bristow’s Chief Operating Officer for Government Services.