Rolls forecast highlights long-term helo demand
Rolls-Royce, in its annual 10-year market forecast, sees a market characterized by near-term softness followed by a resumption of growth.
Rolls-Royce, in its annual 10-year market forecast, sees a market characterized by near-term softness followed by a resumption of growth. Over the period, total helicopter deliveries are predicted to be 15,800, a slight increase on the figure from last year’s forecast.
The company points to an underlying long-term demand in a $12 billion turbine-engine market where global markets show continued demand over the span of the forecast. The forecast, covering both civil and military new-production helicopters, was compiled based on projected civil customer new requirements and fleet replacement needs, new military requirements and fleet replacement forecasts, OEM production plans and customer input.
