Helicopter Services Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Lightweight helicopter, Medium Weight, Heavy Weight Helicopter), By Application {Offshore Helicopter, Air Ambulance, Business/Corporate Travel, Disaster and Humanitarian Aid, Leisure Charter, Transport (Air-Crane, Cargo), Media and Entertainment (Film Shooting and Special Occasions), Surveying (Aerial Imaging and 3D Scanning Mapping)and Regional Forecast, 2020-2027

The global helicopter services market size was valued at USD 35.01 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 39.89 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.83% during the forecast period (2020-2027).

Helicopter service providers are focusing on expanding their business in specific regions, namely, North America and Asia-Pacific. It is estimated that there are over 2,500 helicopters in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) service across the globe; among these, around 1,250 helicopters are in North America. Helicopter models such as H125, H135, H145, H130, AS365, and H155 range are widely used for HEMS services.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Global Market of Helicopter Services

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the dynamics of the market for the forthcoming years. To overcome this pandemic, the following developments have been seen in various countries:

• Governments across the globe may think to modify the supply chain management taking into account the effects of the pandemic;


• Companies are looking forward to streamlining the operational processes and focusing on inventory management to overcome the impact on their businesses;


• Companies are  designing safety norms to contain  COVID-19 spread;  and


• Companies are also implementing the Just-In-Time concept to procure and deliver the services to the end-users.

LATEST TRENDS

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Innovation and Development of Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) to Boost the Market

The helicopter domain is witnessing strong growth over the past few years owing to increasing demand for numerous military and commercial applications. The rise in the research and development capabilities by companies in the eVTOL concept is likely to lead to significant growth in the next few years. Moreover, there is the rising use of electric propulsion in helicopters as this new technology is reliable, user-friendly, faster, and efficient in terms of the overall operation.

Many companies are looking forward to investing in the development of eVTOL, which is a combined version of drones and helicopters. New companies are entering the competition with innovative service offerings with concepts such as air taxis. Companies providing helicopter services are also focusing on autonomous technology services to gain an advantage over other competitors.

DRIVING FACTORS

Implementation of Autonomous Technology and Real-time Data Tracking Software Propel the Market Growth

Rising demand for accurate real-time data and safety measures has propelled the growth of the helicopter software providers, specifically meteorological software providers. The rising accident cases and safety norms described by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are also the major reasons for the implementation of real-time data management software. The real-time data tracking assists the pilot to take the required decisions during flight. Moreover, the information related to the helicopter system and software is provided by the flight management software installed in the helicopter.

The rise in dependency on the avionics and related software has minimized the accident rate and improved the overall maneuverability of the helicopter. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) in helicopter services have simplified the overall operational activities for the pilot. Companies such as Airbus SAS and Honeywell Corporation Inc. are actively involved in the design and development of lightweight and highly autonomous helicopters, which will further propel the rotorcraft services market growth in the coming years.

Rising Demand for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) to Drive  Growth

Factors such as the rising smart city projects in the U.S., India, Singapore, and China,  increasing government initiatives for improving medical services and facilities, and rising investment by private hospitals in infrastructure development is creating a huge h demand for helicopter services.

Hospitals in urban areas prefer air ambulance services over roadway transportation owing to benefits such as the fast and safe transportation of patients to the hospital. In addition, the rise in human organ transportation through air ambulance is also supporting the growth of the HEMS. These factors will drive the rotorcraft service market growth in the coming years.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Uncertainty of Helicopter Orders Restrains the Growth of the Market                                                                 

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the dynamics of the aviation industry and specifically the helicopter domain. The slowdown in the operation of helicopter services has significantly changed the demand for new helicopters. In the first quarter of 2020, global helicopter deliveries were around 78, and it is expected to drive that in the rest of the year,  the deliveries will decline by  75% and gradually will improve in by the end of 2021.

Moreover, the use of drones for aerial imaging and surveying has hampered the helicopter services market growth. Furthermore, the unscheduled orders from end-users, such as private players and helicopter service operators, have also hampered the growth of the market.

SEGMENTATION

By Type Analysis

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Light Weight Helicopter Type to Grow at a Fast Pace

On the basis of type, the lightweight segment is expected to grow at the fastest growth rate during the forecast period due to the rising demand for commercial helicopters applications in the U.S. The segment also held a dominant share of the market in 2019. The dominance is on account of the comparatively lower cost and high demand for these rotorcraft from the on-demand service providers. The medium-weight segment is majorly used for oil and gas rigs applications, search and rescue operations, and firefighting. Similarly, heavy helicopters are used for aerial photography and surveillance.

By Application Analysis

Air Ambulance Segment Dominated the Market in 2019

Based on application, the market is segmented in the offshore helicopter, air ambulance, business/corporate travel, disaster and humanitarian aid, leisure charter, transport, media and entertainment, and surveying and others. The business/corporate travel segment accounted for the largest helicopter services market share in 2019, owing to a large number of infrastructure projects in urban areas in developed countries. The air ambulance segment is anticipated to project a significant CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing number of investments by the healthcare industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

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The market size in North America stood at USD 16.76 billion in 2019. The dominance of this region is attributable to the presence of major players in the market and the rising demand for helicopter services for medical emergencies and demand for on-demand service for helicopters in the U.S.This, along with the presence of favorable government policies and required infrastructure facilities in the U.S. and Canada, is responsible for the dominance of North America in the rotary-wing aircraft services market share.

The market in Europe is expected to grow at a significant CAGR owing to the rising awareness regarding advanced technology-based private services and leasing facilities. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit healthy growth owing to the increasing development of smart cities and investment infrastructure by countries such as China, India, and Singapore. The development of helicopter maintenance facilities drives the growth of the market. In the Rest of the World, the Middle East and Africa accounted for a larger share due to the presence of oil and gas rigs and demand for offshore maintenance activities.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players to Gain Market Share by Introducing Advanced Rotary Wing Aircraft Services

The key players are involved in designing and developing advanced, cost-effective, and user-friendly rotorcraft services with the incorporation of advanced technological systems. Companies are focused on developing technologically advanced helicopter meteorological software and establish a strong partnership with other companies in developed and emerging economies. These companies are also adopting strategies such as developing next-generation all-electric helicopters and geographic expansion to establish their strong presence in the market.

LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED:

• Air Methods Corporation(Colorado, the U.S.)


• Alpine Helicopters Inc. (West Kelowna, Canada)


• Bristow Helicopters Limited (Dyce, The U.K)


• Carson Helicopters Inc.(Pennsylvania, the U.S.)


• Erickson Incorporated (Oregon, the U.S.)


• Gulf Helicopters (Doha, Qatar)


• Heli Air Limited (Wellesbourne, the U.K)


• PHI Inc. (Louisiana, The U.S.)


• Paramount Business Jets (Virginia, the U.S.)


• Other Players 

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:

• January 2020 – Erickson Incorporated has provided its support to control the Australian bushfires with the company’s Six Air-Crane helicopters.


• March 2019 -Bristow Helicopters Limited announced that the company had acquired 40% equity interest in Cougar Helicopters Inc., Canada’s largest offshore energy and SAR helicopter service provider.

REPORT COVERAGE

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