During the first half of 2024, retail sales for single-engine helicopters were up for the first time in a year and a half. The supply for sale also increased, but pricing remained steady year on year.

Aero Asset's latest annual report shows fewer pre-owned twin-engine helicopter sales globally, but resilient pricing and a steady supply. Best-performing in the pre-owned market was the Bell 429.

North America accounted for 62 per cent of transactions last year followed by Latin America at 14 per cent, Asia Pacific at 12 per cent and Europe at nine per cent. Retail transactions to Europe dropped 70 per cent.