Heli-Expo 2011: Rolls-Royce Forecasts $140 Billion in New Helicopters from Now to 2020
Engine maker Rolls-Royce released its annual turbine helicopter sales forecast at Heli-Expo 2011.

Engine maker Rolls-Royce released its annual turbine helicopter sales forecast at Heli-Expo 2011. The company predicts 16,900 new turbine helicopters will be delivered between now and 2020 with a value of $140 billion.

Of this total, 6,070 will be military with an estimated airframe value of $106 billion and an associated engine value of $7.8 billion. Rolls-Royce also predicts that the civil market will experience “modest” growth, especially at the entry level. Demand over the period in this market is forecast to be 10,900 airframes with an approximate value of $34 billion and an associated engine value of $4.8 billion. Most of the growth will occur between 2011 and 2015.