Avionics
Airbus Helicopters Puts Focus on Quality, Improvements
Winning a greater share of a much contracted market can be achieved through greater quality, believes Airbus

Airbus Helicopters (Booth Z58) does not expect the helicopter market, which has contracted significantly over the past three years, to recover in 2017. The rotorcraft manufacturer does believe things will improve in 2018, with growth expected in 2019 (200 aircraft) and further boosted in 2024 (300 aircraft). The fleet will double, Airbus believes, in 10 years and approximately triple over the next 20 years, with strong drivers being Western European and U.S. renewals and Asian growth. However, for now the company is keeping active fulfilling its orders and picking up some new ones, while focusing on improving quality.