AviationNews – Milestone Aviation Group has finalized the sale of three heavy-lift Airbus H225 helicopters to Austrian operator Kitz-Air GmbH to support specialized aerial firefighting and utility missions across Europe and South America. The transaction establishes an initial customer partnership between Dublin-based Milestone—an AerCap subsidiary—and Kitz-Air, which took delivery of the rotorcraft in July 2026. Under the agreement, European specialist Global Helicopter Services will perform the necessary structural modifications and cabin conversions to equip the aircraft for intensive wildland fire suppression.

AviationNews – Austrian operator Kitz-Air has purchased three Airbus H225 helicopters from leasing company Milestone Aviation to bolster its specialized aerial firefighting capabilities. The acquisition marks a significant expansion of Kitz-Air's heavy-lift fleet as global demand for robust firefighting support rises amid increasingly severe wildfire seasons. Delivered in July 2026, the three helicopters represent the first transaction between Kitz-Air and the AerCap company, Milestone Aviation.

Aviation News – Heli-One has officially launched South America’s first authorized Sikorsky S-92 helicopter Customer Support Center in Brazil to deliver localized maintenance services. This strategic facility will provide critical scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the region's expanding fleet of heavy-lift aircraft, significantly reducing operational downtime for offshore and utility operators. The grand opening marks a foundational milestone in establishing a comprehensive S-92 Center of Excellence in Brazil.

Aviation News – Bristow Group Inc. has received the first two Airbus H160 helicopters in Nigeria, marking the introduction of the next-generation rotorcraft to the African offshore aviation market. The helicopters are part of a five-aircraft lease agreement between Bristow Group Inc. and Milestone Aviation Group, announced last year. The aircraft have now arrived in Nigeria, where they are undergoing final preparations before entering offshore transport service in the coming months, supporting energy industry operations along the country’s coastline.