Luxaviation Helicopters,
part of the Luxaviation Group, has announced the acquisition of
Starspeed, the global helicopter management, charter and training
company. The
deal, Luxaviation Helicopters’ first acquisition since launching in
February 2017, positions the company as the world’s largest VIP and
VVIP helicopter operator.
Luxaviation
Helicopters will incorporate Starspeed’s fleet of 23 helicopters
into its own fleet of managed and charter helicopters, providing
clients of both companies with an expanded and integrated portfolio
of helicopter and jet aviation services from the Luxaviation Group.
With Starspeed’s fleet, Luxaviation Helicopters now has a fleet of
42 helicopters.
Starspeed,
headquartered in the UK, will retain its identity, leadership and
personnel. The acquisition will enable Starspeed to benefit from an
expanded back office and the wider breadth of resources which
Luxaviation Helicopters can provide.
Charlotte Pedersen,
Chief Executive Officer, Luxaviation Helicopters, says:
“We are very pleased to be announcing Starspeed as
Luxaviation Helicopters’ first acquisition.
"After
careful consideration of the market, it was clear to us
that Starspeed is one of the best corporate and VIP
helicopter management companies in the world, with an
outstanding reputation and highest safety standards
available.”
Patrick Hansen,
CEO of Luxaviation Group adds: “We want to work with
established, well-respected local companies across the
globe, like Starspeed, who can support our customers.
"This is
a great opportunity for us to grow the two businesses
and develop the helicopter market together.” |
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Charlotte
Pedersen |
Simon
Mitchell, Director and
Accountable Manager, Starspeed, says: “We are delighted to be
joining Luxaviation Helicopters, a global brand that will help take
Starspeed to the next level of helicopter management. There are
clear indicators in the market which suggest that our top-end
customers are looking for greater integration in the provision of
aviation management services, and this includes the ability to place
both fixed wing and rotary wing assets under the control of a single
management organisation. This agreement allows our clients to
benefit from just that.
“As operations become
increasingly complex, there is a need to provide a greater scope of
support services. By joining Luxaviation Helicopters, a worldwide
operator, we have found a cost effective and efficient way to expand
and strengthen the foundation services we provide, including
efficient charter flights, exclusive VIP charter services,
instrument rating and conversion training for qualified pilots
wishing to extend their skills. Together, we will be able to achieve
far more for our clients than we have been able to previously.”
Starspeed’s fleet is
made up of 19 helicopters under management plus four additional
helicopters available for training and charter. Starspeed’s fleet
includes Sikorsky S-92 and S-76; Airbus Helicopters EC155, AS365,
EC145, EC135 and AS350; Leonardo AW169 and Bell 429 helicopters.
Every helicopter in the fleet is optimised to meet the specific
requirements of the client and meets the highest safety standards.
As part of the
Luxaviation Group, Starspeed will benefit from access to the
Luxaviation Group’s global portfolio of partners and clients, 25
world-class FBO facilities, 15 maintenance centres and the Group’s
global fleet of more than 250 aircraft. |