LCI HELICOPTERS EIGHTEEN LIMITED

LCI Helicopters Eighteen Limited is a premier global lessor that provides operators and end‑users with innovative finance and leasing solutions for helicopters and fixed‑wing aircraft. By offering an attractive alternative to outright purchase, LCI enables customers in sectors such as offshore oil and gas, wind‑farm support, rescue, and emergency medical services to access the latest rotorcraft without the burden of capital‑intensive ownership.

The company currently manages a fleet of roughly 150 helicopters and fixed‑wing types, with more than 40 additional aircraft on order, and works closely with manufacturers, engine suppliers and major financial institutions to tailor bespoke leasing structures. Recent milestones include the acquisition of Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited, a US$420 million joint‑venture financing arrangement with Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing, and the delivery of new Leonardo AW169 and AW139 helicopters for emergency medical and remote‑area healthcare operations. LCI’s management team leverages deep industry connections to secure competitive terms and ensure seamless aircraft delivery.

Committed to responsible growth, LCI is a signatory of Aircraft Leasing Ireland’s Sustainability Charter and has pledged to meet the charter’s ten ESG principles, targeting net‑zero emissions by 2050. This focus on sustainability underpins its ambition