Is there hope ..

[Savoia]

Honeywell anticipates global deliveries of new helicopters for non-military use will increase to between 4,900 to 5,600 over the five-year period from this year to 2017

In its 15th Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook report, the forecast shows improved purchase plans for new helicopters in every region of the world.

Demand in Asia/Oceania accounts for 19 per cent over the next five years, while North America and Europe weigh in with 27 and 28 per cent respectively.

The highest percentage is predicted to come from Latin America, with 34 per cent, with Africa and the Middle East taking up the remainder.

“Buyer confidence reflected in this year’s survey is a much needed shot in the arm for the industry,” said Brian Sill, vice president, Honeywell Aftermarket Helicopter Sales.

“Supporting the growth numbers is the fact that helicopter usage for corporate, oil and gas, utility, and training missions is improving, which shows that helicopters are value-add aircraft in today’s business environment.”

Light single-engine helicopters continue to be the most popular product class. The most frequently mentioned Light Single models were Eurocopter EC130/AS350 series, Bell 407 and Robinson R66.

Intermediate/medium twin-engine helicopters tied for the second most popular product class mentioned for purchase during the next five years, holding roughly the same market share as in the 2012 Outlook.

Approximately 25 per cent of total survey mentions were for medium twins, with another 25 per cent mentioning light twin helicopter class.

The vast majority of global civil helicopter mentions were concentrated in products manufactured by three companies: Eurocopter, Bell Helicopter and AgustaWestland.

Honeywell asked all respondents to indicate their “current” satisfaction over the past year with the model of aircraft they operate. The top six were the AgustaWestland AW139, the Bell 206 series, Bell 407 and Bell 412, the Eurocopter EC130/EC350 series and the Sikorsky S-76.

The biggest users of helicopters were the oil and gas industry, followed by emergency medical services, tourism, training, general utility, law enforcement and electronic news gathering.

The lowest average use was reported by corporations, whose choppers sat on the ground most of the time.


Honeywell have hope (http://www.thephuketnews.com/helicopter-deliveries-%E2%80%98to-boom%E2%80%99-37971.php)

[tecpilot]

I bet i have read same reports several times in the last 30 years...

[Hilife]

You mean like this 2008 forecast that predicted the crash in global sales. :ouch:

Honeywell Forecasts Sales of 4450 New Civil Helicopters Through 2012

Five-year Purchase Expectations Survey Shows Continued Gains in Demand for New Turbine-Powered Helicopters

Strong Interest in Light Single and Intermediate Multi-engine Helicopters Helps Drive Growth

Avionics Capabilities, Performance and Power and Direct Operating Costs Are Key Purchase Criteria

By 2018, Industry Could Deliver Over 10,000 Units

HOUSTON, Feb. 24, 2008 – Honeywell announced today that its tenth Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook projects deliveries of roughly 4,450 new civil use helicopters during the five-year period 2008 - 2012, driven in part by strong demand for light single and intermediate twin-engine models offering newer technology.

Corporate, emergency medical services (EMS) and law enforcement helicopters combined are expected to account for more than 65% of all new civil rotorcraft sales during the five-year forecast period.

Some key findings revealed by the annual survey of civil helicopter operators’ purchase expectations are:

• Estimated Civil helicopter deliveries were up 25-30% in 2007 and are expected to rise again in 2008, as helicopter manufacturers increase production to satisfy strong demand for new aircraft around the world

• Civil helicopter sales during the five-year period 2008-2012 are predicted to be up to 50% greater than in the five-year period 2003-2007.

• Global demand could exceed 10,000 new civil helicopters during the 2008-2018 period.

“Honeywell Aerospace’s 2008 survey has reaffirmed avionics capabilities, performance and power, along with cabin volume as the top criteria operators consider when selecting new helicopters,” said Mike Cuff, Honeywell Vice President, Helicopters & Surface Systems. “The decision to acquire new helicopters is driven primarily by the age of current aircraft which is usually reflected in an operator’s desire for better technology, more range, more power, cargo or passenger capacity and lower operating costs. Survey results have now improved for the last five years, and OEMs report strong sales activity supporting our view that helicopter demand has great long range prospects in a growing global economy.”

Near-term increases in demand is supported by ongoing strong worldwide demand for corporate, EMS, law enforcement, oil and gas and utility helicopters, expanding economies in emerging regions, the strength of many international currencies and continued exploration and support activity in oil producing regions.

[tecpilot]

Don't forget, such big companies reporting first line for their shareholders and the stock exchange and try to interest more and more shareholders with growing outlooks ;)