Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Dominates North American Market
Company delivered 60 new helicopters in North America in 2016, which equates to 50 percent of all rotorcraft deliveries in this region.
Airbus Helicopters garnered half of the market share for new helicopters in North America last year, delivering 60 rotorcraft in the region in 2016. This included a pair of H135 twins handed over to California Shock Trauma and Rescue (Calstar) in June. (Photo: Airbus Helicopters)
Airbus Helicopters garnered half of the market share for new helicopters in North America last year, delivering 60 rotorcraft in the region in 2016. This included a pair of H135 twins handed over to California Shock Trauma and Rescue (Calstar) in June. (Photo: Airbus Helicopters)

Airbus Helicopters claimed top prize for 2016 deliveries of turbine helicopters into the civil and parapublic markets in North America, delivering 60 new helicopters—50 percent of all deliveries in this region. It also took orders for 64 more helicopters in North America last year, an estimated 73 percent of new bookings in this market, according to the company.