GD Helicopter Finance secures over €125 million for new Airbus and Leonardo helicopters
GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) obtained more than €125 million in financing from Helaba and Bayern LB, with backing from Bpifrance.1
The funding will be used to purchase factory‑new Airbus H175 and H160 helicopters in 2026 and 2027, and to support the acquisition of multiple Leonardo AW189 helicopters slated for delivery in 2027, with Helaba acting as lead arranger, facility agent and security trustee and Bayern LB also serving as lead arranger.1
The financing arrangement positions GDHF to expand its helicopter fleet with the new Airbus and Leonardo models during the 2026‑27 period.1