Intensifying Competition in the Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft Market
Source: Forecast International, 05-Apr-13
Forecast International is projecting that 4,796 medium/heavy military rotorcraft will be produced between 2013 and 2022. The Connecticut-based market research firm estimates the value of this production at $114.4 billion in constant 2013 U.S. dollars. The company defines a medium/heavy rotorcraft as one having a gross weight of 6,804 kilograms (15,000 lb) or greater. Annual [...]
Forecast International predicts slowdown in light military helicopter market
Source: Forecast International, 20-Feb-13
Forecast International is predicting that 1,805 light military rotorcraft will be produced between 2013 and 2022. The Connecticut-based market research firm estimates the value of this production at $24.3 billion in constant 2013 U.S. dollars. The company defines a light military rotorcraft as one having a maximum gross weight of less than6,804 kilograms(15,000 lb). Production [...]
LIbya seeks ex-US Army Chinooks
Source: Forecast International, 03-Sep-12
The Libyan government is interesting in acquiring used United States Army Chinook helicopters, according to Boeing. Boeing, the manufacturer of the Chinook, is in discussions with the State Department about providing used Army CH-47E helicopters to Tripoli, according to Raymond Haddad, Boeing’s head of Chinook sustainment. This announcement was made on August 28 during a [...]
Medium/Heavy military helicopter market enters downturn
Source: Forecast International, 20-Mar-12
In a new study, “The Market for Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft,” Forecast International projects that that 4,384 of these rotorcraft will be produced during the 10-year period from 2012 through 2021. The value of this production, as calculated in constant FY12 U.S. dollars, is $104.1 billion. The study defines a medium/heavy rotorcraft as one having a [...]
R-R Turbomeca RTM322 Powers NH90 and AW101
Source: Forecast International, 19-Oct-11
The Rolls Turbomeca RTM322 series continues in production for its two applications, the NH90 and AW101. Customers for the AW101 include India, who signed a contract in early 2010 for 12 helicopters to be configured for VIP use and transport duties. Deliveries are expected to be complete by the end of 2013. The AW101 will [...]
Turbomeca Makila Gives Lift to Super Puma/Cougar Fleet
Source: Forecast International, 19-Oct-11
Turbomeca’s Makila series powers civil and military medium-lift helicopters from Eurocopter. The Makila’s biggest application is the EC 225 and its military EC 725 variant. Sales of the EC 725 have increased over the past few years, buoyed by an order for 50 aircraft in 2009 from Brazil’s armed forces. The deal included assembly of [...]
Honeywell T55 Continues in Production for Boeing CH-47 Chinook
Source: Forecast International, 19-Oct-11
Honeywell’s T55 turboshaft production continues for its sole application, Boeing’s CH-47 Chinook. Boeing biggest customer for the CH-47 is the U.S. Army who is upgrading its Chinook fleet from the D to the F standard. The current requirement is set at 464 aircraft with a mix of new-build and remanufactured airframes. The army is also [...]
Rolls-Royce AE1107C powers Boeing V-22 Osprey program
Source: Forecast International, 19-Oct-11
The Rolls-Royce AE 1107C is produced for one application, the Boeing V-22 Osprey. Boeing submitted a multiyear proposal to the U.S. Navy for a follow-on contract to succeed the program’s current multiyear deal. The current contract covering FY08 through FY12 is for 174 aircraft. The new contract would cover FY13 to FY17 and includes a [...]
Light helicopter production to fall through 2012
Source: Forecast International, 25-Sep-11
In its new study titled “The Market for Light Commercial Rotorcraft 2011-2020,” Forecast International projects that light commercial helicopter manufacturers will ship just under 16,860 rotorcraft worth approximately $58.8 billion during the next 10 years. This forecast covers light commercial helicopters with maximum gross weights under 15,000 pounds (6,804 kg). The Connecticut-based market research firm [...]
Medium/Heavy military rotorcraft growth cycle nearing an end
Source: Forecast International, 10-Mar-11
In a new study, “The Market for Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft,” Forecast International projects that 4,434 such rotorcraft will be produced from 2011 through 2020. The value of this production is estimated at $100.4 billion in constant 2011 U.S. dollars. Forecast International defines a rotorcraft as medium/heavy when it has a gross weight of at least [...]
Light military helicopter market seen as instable in the long-term
Source: Forecast International, 28-Sep-10
In a new study, “The Market for Light Military Rotorcraft,” Forecast International projects that 1,941 rotorcraft will be built between 2010 and 2019. The value of this production is estimated at $23.4 billion in constant 2010 U.S. dollars. The Forecast International study generally defines a light military rotorcraft as one with a maximum gross weight [...]
Near-Term Growth Expected in Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft Market
Source: Forecast International, 18-Mar-10
In a new study, “The Market for Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft,” Forecast International projects that 4,319 such rotorcraft will be produced during the 10-year time period between 2010 and 2019. The value of this production is estimated at $92.3 billion in constant 2010 U.S. dollars. In general, Forecast International defines a medium/heavy rotorcraft as one with [...]
Near-Term Growth in Store for Light Military Rotorcraft Market
Source: Defense Aerospace, 29-Oct-09
Forecast International’s new “The Market for Light Military Rotorcraft” study projects a total of 2,026 rotorcraft in this market segment will be produced during the 2009-2018 time period. The value of this production is estimated at $20.8 billion in constant 2009 U.S. dollars.
