Rotorcraft
Aero Asset: Twin-engine Helo Market Retail Sales Drop
Europe was the only region to see sales increase, up by 5%
Aero Asset retail helicopter prices 1H24
Aero Asset's market analysis shows that preowned helicopter prices continue to climb although the number of retail sales has dropped and supply has grown.

In its 2024 Half Year Heli Market Trends Twin-Engine report, Aero Asset noted a 30% year-over-year decrease in retail sales volume of preowned twin-engine helicopters in the first six months and a 26% increase in supply for sale. Aero Asset v-p of market research Valerie Pereira added that the absorption rate at current trade levels is up to 18 months of supply.

Nevertheless, prices are at a five-year peak, with average transaction prices up 21% for light helicopters and 14% for medium twins year over year (YOY). Europe saw preowned retail transactions climb 5% YOY, the only region with a positive trend. Sales volume in Asia-Pacific dropped 73%.