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CapMan Infra Buys Majority of Nordic Helicopter Operator HeliAir Sweden

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CapMan Infra, managing €7.2 billion in assets, has agreed to buy a majority stake in HeliAir Sweden, a Nordic helicopter operator and lessor that supplies firefighting, power, utilities and defense services. The deal positions the buyer to support the company’s next growth phase for the Nordic market.

HeliAir’s client base spans public and private sectors across Scandinavia, making its fleet a critical asset for emergency response and infrastructure maintenance. By injecting capital and strategic oversight, CapMan Infra aims to accelerate fleet expansion and technology upgrades, potentially increasing service capacity in high‑demand areas such as wildfire suppression and offshore power grid support operations.

Industry analysts view the transaction as a sign that private equity is tightening its focus on resilient infrastructure sectors. The infusion of funds should enable HeliAir to modernize its aging rotor‑craft fleet, potentially raising its market share in a sector where competitors face tightening regulatory standards and rising operational costs for the future operations budget.

With majority ownership secured, CapMan Infra stands ready to deploy capital and operational expertise, positioning HeliAir Sweden to capture emerging opportunities in Nordic aerial services. The transaction signals confidence in the sector’s growth trajectory and sets a benchmark for future infrastructure investments in the region.