The partnership between Airbus Helicopters and SIDBI will leverage Airbus’s expertise in technical aspects and industry knowledge, combined with SIDBI’s financing capabilities. This collaboration is expected to open new avenues for financing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) involved in the helicopter sector in India.
Under the terms of the MoU, Airbus Helicopters and SIDBI will work together to identify potential civilian helicopter operators in India who are seeking financing options to acquire Airbus helicopters. SIDBI will assess these opportunities and provide exclusive financing solutions for the purchase of Airbus helicopters.
Speaking about the partnership, Rahul Priyadarshi, Chief General Manager at SIDBI, said, “This is a new area for financing to helicopter operators by SIDBI and is expected to open new avenues for financing MSMEs related to this segment.” Sunny Guglani, Head of Airbus Helicopters in India and South Asia, added, “The MoU with SIDBI opens a new chapter in making civil helicopters more accessible to operators in India, which will further position these rotary wing aircraft as a critical tool for nation building.”
This partnership represents a significant move by SIDBI into the helicopter financing arena, underscoring its commitment to supporting the financial and developmental aspirations of the helicopter industry in India.
