Australasian updates - news still good
Australia - Year to 12 Jun ’05.
Since January the fleet has grown from 1192 to 1237, an increase of 45 helicopters. The growth over 23 weeks is about two new helicopters on the Register each week. This is a slight increase in the growth rate from 7.8% to 8.55%, bringing it up to the average of the past twelve months. At this rate of increase there will be extra 102 helicopters on the Register by 31 December, or another 120 jobs by this growth alone, plus normal attrition.
New Zealand – Year to 31 May ‘05
Since January the fleet has grown from 597 helicopters to 613, an increase of 16 helicopters. The growth over 21 weeks is 16 helicopters or 0.76 new helicopters on the Register per week. This is a slight decrease in the growth rate from over 8% to 6.64%. It is also below the growth rate over the past twelve months. At this rate of growth there will be an extra 40 machines on the Register by 31 December, or another 48 jobs, plus those created by normal attrition.
Outlook: The helicopter industry is in a very healthy state. Most distributors indicate that delays on the production lines, due to a world wide strong demand, has slowed deliveries in Australasia. Had stock been available, the above figures would have been higher.
From 17 May – 12 Jun ‘05
Who bought what – Australia
R22 – 5, R44 – 4. One each of Bell 47, Bell 206, Bell 427 and Schweizer 269.
Who bought what – New Zealand
R22 – 3. One each of AS350 and Hughes 500.
Hope this helps the job hunters, or maybe the dealers. If you want the list of new owners, then PM me for a listing from 17 May -12 Jun ’05. Just happy to help out.
Sources: CASA and NZ CAA government websites.