Rotorcraft
Rotortrade Releases Optimistic Global Market Report
Covers state of rotorcraft industry through the end of 2025
Airbus H145 aerial work
Airbus’ twin-engine H145 is a popular choice for EMS and utility operators. © Airbus Helicopters

Helicopter dealership and leasing company Rotortrade has released its Global Helicopter Market Report 2026, which found that “demand for helicopters remains strong, despite continued production constraints and extended delivery backlogs at the OEM level.”

While EMS, offshore energy, and firefighting operators are driving demand, especially for twin-engine helicopters in the aeromedical segment, there remains “a structural imbalance shaping the market: strong customer demand versus constrained OEM production capacity,” according to Rotortrade. This is leading operators to move more into preowned helicopters due to delivery slots for new helicopters stretching out 42 to 48 months. “This dynamic continues to reinforce the strategic relevance of the secondary market,” the company said.

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