The Milestone Aviation Group (Milestone) has signed long-term lease extensions with Air Center Helicopters for 11 Airbus H225 helicopters, securing their operation through 2033.
The extensions will take effect in May 2027 and run until June 2033. The aircraft support government, utility and other critical operations across the US and at strategic locations worldwide.
Air Center, the largest H225 operator in the Americas, deploys the helicopters on a range of missions, including support for US government agencies, strategic programmes, airlift operations, space mission recovery and essential personnel transport.
The extended agreements will allow Air Center to retain the aircraft throughout its existing contract commitments and beyond, supporting continuity across its operations.
“Air Center’s relationship with Milestone is vital to our success, and we are reassured that these latest lease amendments will enable us to continue to provide unparalleled performance to our customers with the uniquely capable H225 aircraft,” said Chris Dalton, Air Center’s COO.
He added that Milestone’s flexibility and co-operation made it a key strategic partner, with the extensions ensuring the continued availability of aircraft for the company’s most critical missions.
