Investec and RIVE agree finance deal for 12 HEMS aircraft

Investec Aviation Finance has partnered with RIVE Private Investment on a 12-aircraft financing deal to support helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in France and Spain. The transaction involves a facility covering Airbus H135 and Leonardo AW109 helicopters, for three different operators.

John Shaw, Aviation Finance Associate at Investec, commented: “This collaboration supports our strategy to grow our helicopter financing portfolio. By investing in this important segment of emergency services, we also contribute to the wellbeing and safety of communities.”

Helicopters play a vital role in supporting governmental services for HEMS in both France and Spain, according to the partners. “By aiming to respond within the critical ‘golden hour’ for trauma and emergency care, helicopters such as these significantly improve patients’ chances of survival,” Investec said.

“We are pleased to forge this partnership with Investec as we grow our emergency services fleet,” said Raphaël Naim, Investment Director at RIVE Private Investment. “We were impressed by Investec’s knowledge of the helicopter sector, their flexibility and ‘can do’ approach to problem solving that allowed them to provide pragmatic funding solutions.”

Investec was advised by Watson Farley & Williams (Paris) and RIVE was advised by Odi-sé Avocats.

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