Why Thora Capital is rethinking helicopter investment: Four years into the downturn, it is probably safe to say that the first Golden Age of helicopter leasing lasted for four years. It started with the launch of Milestone Aviation in 2010 and then ended when GE Capital Aviation Services announced it was buying the lessor in September 2014. During that time investors were keen to finance new lessors and the industry received several billion in equity. So, apart from some opportunistic funds looking to play the cycle, it is not surprising that there are few firms looking to enter the market until there are more signs of the upturn. And this is why Thora Capital stands out. . .
