Tue, Mar 08, 2011
Expects That 16,900 New Turbine Helicopters Will Be Delivered
During Next Ten Years
A long-term growth forecast released Sunday by Rolls-Royce
at HAI shows the company expects growth in demand for new turbine
helicopters. Over the ten-year period beginning 2011, total
helicopter deliveries are predicted to be more than 16,900 units as
the market responds to improving economic fundamentals and the
world’s military operators continue to require increased
vertical lift capability. In both segments, demand for replacement
of retired and aging helicopters will combine with new technology
offerings to enhance civil and military market demand.
“While the market has not returned as quickly as the
industry desired, basic indicators, such as emerging market demand
and access to favorable financing terms, are beginning to support a
positive environment for civil rotorcraft," said Patricia
O’Connell, Rolls-Royce, President – Customer Business
Defense, North America. "Likewise, defense rotorcraft requirements,
particularly for humanitarian and theater transport, continue with
increased importance on hot and high operations.”
Rolls-Royce projects deliveries of more than 16,900 new turbine
helicopters valued at $140 billion during the 2011 – 2020
period. These helicopters will require approximately 27,000 new
turbine engines valued at more than $12 billion.
The civil market will experience modest unit growth, especially
in new entry-level turbine helicopters. Rolls-Royce forecasts
around 10,900 civil helicopters to be delivered during the ten year
period, with an overall airframe value estimated at $34 billion and
associated engine value of $4.6 billion. Military original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) deliveries are predicted to total
approximately 6,070 new military helicopters during the ten-year
period, with an airframe value of approximately $106 billion and an
associated installed engine value of around $7.8 billion.
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