Value proposition

An innovative aviation company which is uniquely positioned in commercial aircraft, helicopter & eVTOL markets

LCI is a leading aviation company which is uniquely positioned across the helicopter, commercial fixed-wing and advanced air mobility (AAM) sectors.

Since its inception in 2004, LCI has undertaken more than US$10 billion of transactions in the helicopter, fixed-wing, and AAM markets and provided leasing services to airlines, freight carriers and helicopter operators. Past and present customers include major helicopter operators such as Avincis, Babcock and Omni, leading airlines like British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Air France.

LCI currently operates a fleet of around 150 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, with over 200 (including AAM aircraft) on order. Its highly experienced and well-connected management team works closely with aircraft and engine manufacturers and major financial institutions.

LCI is a signatory of Aircraft Leasing Ireland’s (ALI) Sustainability Charter, with a commitment to driving forward and achieving ESG related goals, centred around 10 priority sustainability principles, including a commitment to achieving net zero by 2050.

LCI is owned by Libra Group, a privately-owned international business group with assets and operations in nearly 60 countries, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL).


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