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Helicopter Appraisal Values Increase with a Meridian Helicopters’ Refurbishment

Helicopter Appraisal Values Increase with a Meridian Helicopters’ Refurbishment

8-Mar-2023Source: HeliValue$

The Meridian Refurbishment model will calculate a significant increase to the value of the helicopter before the addition of equipment and cosmetic options values to the final appraisal. In response to market and sales comparison data, HeliValue$, Inc., has released an adjustment to the Bell 206L3 and 206L4 model in The Official Helicopter Blue Book® as of... Read more

Change of Ownership at HeliValue$

Change of Ownership at HeliValue$

23-Jan-2023Source: HeliValue$

As of January 1, 2023, HeliValue$, Inc., is under new ownership by our President, Jason Kmiecik. Jason joined HeliValue$ in 2008 following his United States Marine Corps career. Jason has been the President of HeliValue$ since 2017 and holds accreditations in both Machinery and Technical Specialties, as well as Aircraft. All existing contracts and programs... Read more

HeliValue$ leads the way with remote helicopter appraisals

HeliValue$ leads the way with remote helicopter appraisals

1-Jul-2020Source: HeliHub.com

Long-established helicopter appraisers HeliValue$ has used the opportunity of lockdown, and have pivoted their work to appraise helicopters remotely.  From a recent Helicopter Investor town hall webinar where both President Jason Kmiecik and Owner Sharon Desfor spoke, it is clear that the company is leading the way in adapting to the situation. After an initial... Read more

HeliValue$ launches online HeliCalc valuation tool

HeliValue$ launches online HeliCalc valuation tool

26-Aug-2019

HeliCalc™ is the newest addition to the tools and resources offered by HeliValue$. Developed to give our customers with a strong background in helicopter operations, 24 hours 7 days a week access to values specific to their helicopter. HeliCalc™ provides a comprehensive evaluation based on your helicopters actual component status and installed equipment. This tool is... Read more

Helicopter Valuations in Turbulent Times

Helicopter Valuations in Turbulent Times

10-Sep-2018Source: HeliValue$

The dangers and uncertainties of an unstable market are plentiful. Businesses struggle to find their footing and make all possible adjustments to survive the storm. We are seeing some recovery, but it’s no secret that the helicopter industry is still trying to cope with a depressed market. We’ve seen almost every possible situation play out... Read more

Sharon Desfor  elected as ASA International President

Sharon Desfor elected as ASA International President

12-Jun-2017Source: HeliValue$

Sharon Desfor (President of HeliValue$, Inc.), has been elected to American Society of Appraiser’s (ASA) highest position, International President. Sharon started appraising helicopters in 1984 and joined ASA in early 2005. She earned her ASA designation as Accredited Senior Appraiser in the MTS Aircraft Specialty by December.  Since then, Sharon served six years on the... Read more

Q1 Blue Book Pricing Updates

Q1 Blue Book Pricing Updates

20-Apr-2017Source: HeliValue$

HeliValue$, Inc. held its first quarter Blue Book pricing review on March 31, 2017.  Resale pricing adjustments were made for the models listed below.  Airbus AS-350B2, AS-355N, EC-155B1, AS-365N3 Agusta AW109E, AW109S, AW119K Bell 206BIII, 206L-3, 206L-4, 407GX Sikorsky S-76A++, S-76C, S-76C+, S-92A Resale pricing adjustments are based on actual sales transactions and current market conditions such... Read more

American Society of Appraisers appoints International VP

American Society of Appraisers appoints International VP

24-Jun-2016Source: HeliValue$

After a successful year as the American Society of Appraiser’s (ASA) International Secretary/Treasurer, Sharon Desfor (President of HeliValue$, Inc.), now takes on the position of International Vice President. “We are very excited to have Sharon’s sharp insight, vast experience and selfless and continuous contribution to the appraisal community. If only a portion of Sharon’s passion... Read more

Change is coming to The Official Helicopter Blue Book®

Change is coming to The Official Helicopter Blue Book®

25-Feb-2016Source: HeliValue$

The Blue Book has seen many changes since it was first published in 1979. In 2005, the Blue Book moved from being a quarterly printed publication to an online publication. In 2014, we unveiled a new website with new features like the Interactive Blue Book. This year HeliValue$, Inc. is planning even more changes to... Read more

HeliValue$ gains a second ASA Secretary

HeliValue$ gains a second ASA Secretary

5-Aug-2015Source: Helivalues$

Carol Busch, AM, of HeliValue$, Inc., has been elected Secretary of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers. This announcement comes just two months after the announcement of HeliValue$’ President Sharon Desfor’s elected position of International Secretary/Treasurer. Sharon Desfor, HeliValue$’ President and ASA’s International Secretary/Treasurer, chuckled as she added, “I didn’t even know... Read more

Sharon Desfor from HeliValue$ Elected ASA International Secretary/Treasurer

Sharon Desfor from HeliValue$ Elected ASA International Secretary/Treasurer

15-Jun-2015Source: HeliValue$

Sharon moves from MTS Governor to her newly elected position of International Secretary/Treasurer. Sharon will focus on promoting communication and transparency between members and leadership, members’ needs whether those are direct benefits or government lobbying, and making ASA relevant on a global basis. “Sharon has a strong commitment to the education of all appraisal professionals.... Read more

How world oil prices are affecting helicopter demand

How world oil prices are affecting helicopter demand

18-Feb-2015Source: HeliValue$

The reaction to the price of oil dropping below $50 a barrel has been amazing in the helicopter industry. Financiers have had coronaries. Some are jumping out of first-story windows. There have been several articles printed that suggest that since the “hysteric lows”, oops, I mean, “historic lows” of the price per barrel of oil,... Read more

In Memoriam:  Edwin T. Mahood, 1923-2011

In Memoriam: Edwin T. Mahood, 1923-2011

13-May-2011Source: HeliValue$, Inc

Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart that we post this letter.  Our friend, colleague, and mentor, Ed Mahood, passed away last Saturday night, May 7, 2011. As many of you know, Ed has been a part of the aviation profession for a long time. His dream growing up was to be an aviator.... Read more

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