GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) has signed an agreement to acquire NHV Group from private investment house Ardian. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2026.
The change in ownership is intended to strengthen NHV’s long-term position as a leading helicopter operator focused on the delivery of mission-critical services. Under a newly established group structure, NHV will continue to build on its core capabilities, maintaining a strong emphasis on safe, reliable and highly precise helicopter operations in complex and demanding environments.
The newly formed group will serve a wide range of mission-critical sectors, including Offshore Energy, Government, Maritime Services, Wind, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Search and Rescue (SAR), parapublic operations, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and training. Importantly, NHV’s operational independence will remain unchanged. The company will continue to focus on its established markets, while GDHF maintains its global helicopter leasing and finance activities.
The acquisition by GDHF marks a clear step forward in NHV’s strategic development, enabling the group to accelerate growth plans and enhance operational flexibility across its fleet and services to better meet customer needs for performance, availability and value. At the same time, the new ownership structure reinforces NHV’s unwavering commitment to safety and service quality, combining NHV’s operational expertise with GDHF’s helicopter finance experience to create a strong platform for sustainable growth and the continued delivery of dependable, mission-critical aviation services.
