Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires High Performance Helicopters
The deal is the eighth investment from Antin's €1.2 billion NextGen Infrastructure Fund I, a vehicle that backs established operating models needing capital to scale into infrastructure platforms.
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquired a majority stake in High Performance Helicopters Corp., a Redlands, California-based specialty helicopter operator serving utility infrastructure, construction and aerial firefighting markets across the Western U.S. Founded in 2005 by Brad and Tracey Bauder, the company operates a fleet across 10 Western states for state and federal agencies, utilities, engineering and construction firms, and aerospace and defense customers. The company's operations sit at the intersection of increased wildfire response requirements and rising investment in electric infrastructure.
Antin sees additional demand emerging from electrification, grid expansion and infrastructure requirements associated with the growth of artificial intelligence and data centers. Co-founder and CEO Brad Bauder retains a minority stake.
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