Investec Aviation Finance has entered a collaboration with RIVE Private Investment on a transaction that supports helicopter emergency services in France and Spain.
The transaction involves a facility covering twelve Airbus H135 and Leonardo AW109-type helicopters, for three different operators.
"We are thrilled to partner with RIVE on this important initiative," says John Shaw, aviation finance associate at Investec. "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 well-being and safety of communities."
The helicopters support governmental services in France and Spain, by aiming to respond within the critical "golden hour" for trauma and emergency care. Helicopters such as these significantly improve patients' chances of survival.
Raphaël Naim, investment director at RIVE Private Investment added: “We are pleased to forge this partnership with Investec as we grow our emergency services fleet. 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.