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Preowned single-engine helicopter prices surged in the first half of the year, despite a sharp drop in global transaction volume, according to Aero Asset’s latest Heli Market Trends <a href="https://aeroasset.com/report">report</a>. The midyear analysis found that median transaction prices rose 19% year over year (YOY), while retail sales volume fell to a four-year low.
Utility-configured helicopters were a major driver of price growth, with transaction values in that category rising 31% YOY. Still, pricing remains a point of tension, with helicopters selling at an average discount of 13% below asking price.
Seventy-six preowned single-engine helicopters worth $195 million were sold globally in the first six months. Supply for sale increased to 145 aircraft valued at $361 million—up 9% in units and 6% in value versus the same period last year. The absorption rate rose to 11 months, its highest level since 2021.
“We’re seeing a combination of declining sales volume and prices soaring,” said Valerie Pereira, v-p of market research at Aero Asset. “Despite this market disparity, buyers continue to pursue mission-specific configurations. Notably, demand in the EMS segment grew in the first half of the year, signaling its continued resilience.”
Regionally, North America continued to dominate the single-engine segment, accounting for two-thirds of global transactions. Despite a 25% YOY decline in volume, Europe placed second in total sales. Asia-Pacific and Latin America saw significant contractions, down 43% and 60%, respectively.
Aero Asset’s report is based on transaction data, fleet analysis, and proprietary tracking tools. It provides detailed insights into global supply, pricing, liquidity, and configuration trends in the single-engine helicopter market.

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