Asia-Pacific’s in-service helicopter fleet has grown by 45% since 2005, with a year-on-year growth rate averaging 3.6%, according to a special report produced by Flightglobal consultancy Ascend in conjunction with Rotorcraft Asia 2017.
In contrast, the world’s largest helicopter market – North America – saw its fleet expand by 13.2% over the past decade, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate of just 1.3%.
North America’s fleet numbered 18,514 in-service civil, government and military helicopters at the end of 2015, accounting for around a third of the global fleet. Asia-Pacific is now the third largest region for helicopters – behind Europe – with an active fleet of 11,611, data from Flightglobal’s Fleets Analyzer database shows.
Flightglobal Ascend’s report explains how China is expected to lead future market growth, subject to the lifting of airspace restrictions and continued infrastructure development. Download the full report for free here.
Flightglobal is official knowledge partner of Rotorcraft Asia, which takes place in Singapore from 18-20 April 2017. For full details of the show, visit www.rotorcraft-asia.com.
Source: FlightGlobal.com
