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Milestone Completes Aramco Helicopter Fleet Renewal
By: Mark Huber
Caption: Lessor Milestone delivered 26 helicopters to Aramco as part of that company's fleet renewal program.
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AerCap unit Milestone Aviation Group has completed the delivery of new Leonardo medium AW139 helicopters for the fleet renewal program of Aramco Overseas Company. The deal had included five Airbus H145 light twins, which were delivered in 2019, as well as 21 AW139s. 

“Aramco’s commitment to this fleet renewal program is a testament to the benefits of leasing, and we are incredibly proud to support them in their oil and gas missions across Saudi Arabia,” said Claire Brugirard, Milestone's vice president commercial for Africa and the Middle East. “Our team was able to continue deliveries throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, overcoming some of the most challenging circumstances.”  

Aramco awarded the medium and light twin fleet renewal contract to Milestone after a competitive tender process in 2018, with aircraft deliveries to be spread over several years. Milestone’s relationship with Aramco began in 2016 with the lease of three AW139s and has subsequently grown. 

Milestone supports over 40 customers in more than 35 countries serving a variety of industries, including offshore oil and gas, search and rescue, emergency medical services, police surveillance, mining, and other utility missions.