Story ID: 210AvincoHAI16
Avinco Logs Record Year
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The global helicopter brokerage finished off 2015 with 31 rotorcraft transactions.
Word Count: 160
For global helicopter brokerage Avinco, 2015 was a record year. The Monaco-based privately held company conducted 31 transactions worth Î38 million ($41,288,000). The company offers aircraft from all major manufacturers including Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Finmeccanica and Sikorsky. It is now the world’s largest helicopter remarketing and acquisition firm and accumulated 275 transactions in its more than a decade of existence. “Our total independence and global network are a net advantage for our customers, who know they will get the most suitable product and best value, free from any preferential ties or interests with one manufacturer,” noted Avinco CEO François Gautier.
  
Despite the worldwide decline in offshore helicopter utilization due to slumping oil prices, Avinco (Booth 9943) is off to a strong start thus far this year with five transactions in January alone. The company, which also has offices in Dublin, Moscow, Dubai and Singapore, recently turned its attention to serving corporate and private operators, offering VIP transports of all makes.