Rotorcraft
First-half Sales, Supply of Preowned Helos Drops
Sales of preowned heavy helicopters were the only class to buck the first-half 2022 trend, Aero Asset said.
Aero Asset's Heli-Market Trends report said the Airbus EC/H145 was the best-performing twin-engine helicopter in terms of sales during the first half of 2022. (Photo: Aero Asset)
Aero Asset's Heli-Market Trends report said the Airbus EC/H145 was the best-performing twin-engine helicopter in terms of sales during the first half of 2022. (Photo: Aero Asset)

Sales and supply of preowned twin-engine helicopters in the first half fell from the same period last year, according to a new report from helicopter trading firm Aero Asset. Sales volume of the type dropped 17 percent, to 73 units, while dollar volume rose 12 percent, to $264 million. The number of twin-engine helicopters for sale was down 30 percent from the same period last year. There also were fewer preowned helicopters for sale among other classes, including light, medium-twin, and heavy rotorcraft.