Market Trends of Helicopter Ice Protection Systems Industry
Increasing Demand for High-Performance Commercial Helicopters
- The demand for civil helicopters has been on the rise gradually due to the rapid deregulation and increased flow of investment toward the development of the required infrastructure. Besides, helicopter manufacturers are investing significantly in R&D to develop advanced helicopters. Since the new generation of helicopters is required to fulfill the all-weather operational requirements of end-users, the helicopters are being integrated with advanced subsystems, such as high-performance engines, composite blades, and electric ice protection systems, to enhance their operational parameters.
- For instance, in May 2023, Air Corporate (Italy) gave the contract for 43 Airbus helicopters to Airbus. This contract represents Airbus's biggest aircraft order in Italy, which means that over the next few years, it will deliver helicopters for a number of private and corporate passenger services as well as utility operations. The helicopters include 40 single-engine helicopters (H125/H130) plus three ACH160s from Airbus Corporate Helicopters.
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Fleet Expansion Initiatives in Asia-Pacific will Drive the Market Growth During the Forecast Period
- The inherent ability for performing vertical take-off (VTOL), hovering for extended periods, and efficient handling at lower speeds have diversified the application profile of helicopters, encompassing a broad range of missions, including air ambulance, power line inspections, crop control, life maintenance operation, and rescue operations. Thus, the high modularity and flexibility offered by helicopters have encouraged their deployment by regional operators.
- For instance, in April 2023, Airbus Helicopters was awarded contracts for 50 H160 helicopters from GDAT, one of the largest helicopter leasing and operator companies in China. This contract represents the largest single order for H160 on the civil and public markets. In order to make H160 a long-lasting success in the Asia Pacific region, the companies also signed an Agreement on Strategic Cooperation covering topics like support and services capabilities, among others. Similarly, in January 2023, Australia confirmed that it would buy 40 Black Hawk military helicopters from the US at an estimated price of USD 1.96 billion, concluding a deal approved by the US State Department last August. The Lockheed Martin UH-60M Black Hawks will replace the Army's fleet of MRH-90 Taipan choppers. This year, the delivery of new helicopters begins. The UH-60M main rotor blade is equipped with a rotor ice protection system (RIPS).
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