Belgian authorities have blocked an acquisition by Irish-based but China-owned lessor GD Helicopter of a firm in Belgium. GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), which was established in Ireland two years ago, had planned to acquire NHV, based in Ostend, Belgium. Founded in 1997, NHV Helicopter provides transport services and maintenance for the oil and gas and offshore wind industries and holds public contracts with defence forces. “NHV Group confirms that the contemplated acquisition of NHV Group by GDHF will not be proceeding following the decision of the Belgian Interfederal Screening Committee,” NHV said in a statement. “As a result, there will…

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