GDHF

GD Helicopter Finance, known as GDHF, is a helicopter leasing and finance company based in Dublin, Ireland. It is building a portfolio of new technology, efficient, cost-effective, multi-mission helicopters that it leases to operators around the world.

Fleet

The website lists four types in the GDHF fleet:

• Airbus H160
• Airbus H175
• Leonardo AW189
• Airbus H225

The company's news page reports that GDHF delivered two Airbus H160 helicopters in June 2026 and that an H160 began European offshore energy missions with NHV Group.

The site describes these as the newest technology, efficient, cost-effective, multi-mission helicopters, aimed at operators that need modern aircraft for demanding offshore and public service work.

Solutions

• Operating lease
• Fleet renewal solutions
• Finance lease
• Restructuring

Markets served

GDHF says its helicopters are leased by operators globally and used on critical missions in offshore oil and gas, wind, emergency medical services, search and rescue, government, corporate and parapublic work.

Company facts

• Based in Dublin, Ireland
• Founder and CEO Michael York, a former military helicopter and fighter pilot with an MBA
• CFO Ray Cleary, with more than 25 years across corporate banking and aviation including helicopter leasing
• Senior team also includes a General Counsel and a Head of Technical
• Vision stated on the site: to build the best helicopter finance team and platform in the industry
• News on the site in 2025 and 2026 covers an acquisition announcement involving NHV and a finance agreement of more than 125 million euros

Contact

Email: info@gdhf-lease.com