NAFA member, Aero Asset, shares their latest 2021 Annual Heli Market Trends report.
Heli Market Trends compiles 2021 performance of 13 twin engine models in the light, medium and heavy weight categories, from Airbus Helicopters H135 to Sikorsky S92. Market performance is ranked from most to least active.
Key Findings
TRANSACTION VOLUME RISES, SUPPLY SHRINKS
- Total retail sales increased 25% 2021 vs. 2020 (YOY).
- Supply for sale decreased 25% lower Q4 2021 vs. Q4 2020 (YOY).
- Absorption rate reached its lowest point in 3 years at the end of Q4 2021.
WEIGHT CLASS PERFORMANCE
- Supply for sale decreased in all asset classes through 2021.
- Light & Medium twin engine retail sales volume increased nearly 40% YOY. • Heavy retail sales declined by half over same period.
REGIONS & CONFIGS
- North American & European sales accounted for 70% of total transactions in 2021.
- North America saw the highest transaction volume increase +70% YOY.
- Sales volume of VIP configurations rose 25% YOY while utility sales rose 40%.
LIQUIDITY LINEUP
- The best performing preowned twin engine market in 2021 was the Airbus EC/H145, for the third consecutive year, followed by the Bell 429 and the Leonardo A109S/SP.
- The worst performing preowned twin market in 2021 was the Airbus EC/H225 market, with a 50% drop in sales volume YOY.
DEAL PIPELINE COOL DOWN
- The number of deals pending at various stages of transaction declined 40% Q4 2021 vs. Q4 2020.
- However, the number of deals pending in the pipeline remained stable for the last 3 quarters of 2021.
Full Heli Market Trends report available at (https://www.aeroasset.com/en/report-download/2021
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This report was originally published by Aero Asset on March 8, 2022.
