Helicopter Finance

Close Brothers Helicopter Finance Rates

Close Brothers Asset Finance is one of the UK's most flexible helicopter lenders, accepting piston and turbine aircraft on multiple registers with loans from £25,000.

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Indicative Rate Table

Loan AmountTermRate RangeMonthly Payment
£50,0003 yrs7.9%–12%£1,612/mo
£50,0005 yrs7.9%–12%£1,061/mo
£50,0007 yrs7.9%–12%£829/mo
£100,0003 yrs7.9%–12%£3,224/mo
£100,0005 yrs7.9%–12%£2,122/mo
£100,0007 yrs7.9%–12%£1,658/mo
£250,0003 yrs7.9%–12%£8,061/mo
£250,0005 yrs7.9%–12%£5,306/mo
£250,0007 yrs7.9%–12%£4,144/mo
£500,0003 yrs7.9%–12%£16,122/mo
£500,0005 yrs7.9%–12%£10,611/mo
£500,0007 yrs7.9%–12%£8,288/mo
£1,000,0003 yrs7.9%–12%£32,244/mo
£1,000,0005 yrs7.9%–12%£21,222/mo
£1,000,0007 yrs7.9%–12%£16,575/mo

About Close Brothers Helicopter Finance

Rate range: 7.9%–12% • Minimum loan: £25,000 • Product type: HP / secured loan

Eligible aircraft: G, N, EI, M-reg piston and turbine

Close Brothers is widely regarded as the go-to lender for Robinson helicopters and mid-market turbines. They are comfortable with private use, training schools and small commercial operators. EI (Ireland) and M (Isle of Man) registrations are accepted alongside standard G and N-reg aircraft.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Does Close Brothers finance Robinson helicopters?

Yes. The R22, R44 and R66 are all well within Close Brothers' appetite, from £25,000 upwards.

What registrations does Close Brothers accept?

G, N, EI (Ireland) and M (Isle of Man) registrations are all accepted.

How long can I spread repayments?

Close Brothers offers terms from 12 to 84 months on helicopter finance.

Is Close Brothers direct or through a broker?

Close Brothers works through approved brokers. Doulton Bridging Finance is an introducing broker and can submit your application on your behalf.

How quickly can Close Brothers approve helicopter finance?

Most straightforward cases are credit-approved within 5–7 working days.

Finance taken for business purposes is not regulated by the FCA. Rates shown are indicative as at October 2026 and depend on credit profile, term, aircraft and deposit. We act as a credit broker, not a lender. Your aircraft may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments.

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