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Rotortrade Africa Market Analysis Sees Growth Potential

Humanitarian agencies are relying less on Russia-built rotorcraft

Henley Air, South Africa — © Henley Air

By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

August 25, 2025

Rotortrade has released its Market Analysis for Africa 2024-2025, which highlights growth opportunities in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, as well as growing interest in the region for preowned helicopters from Western manufacturers.

“Africa’s helicopter market is nuanced and highly localized,” said Aurélien Blanc, Rotortrade’s head of region for APAC, the Middle East, and Africa. “Success here requires more than competitive aircraft—it demands presence, patience, and the ability to adapt to local business practices. You can’t do it from the outside; you need to invest time on the ground.”

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