First Quarter Updates to

The Official Helicopter Blue Book^®

HeliValue$, Inc. has recently reviewed pricing in

The Official Helicopter Blue Book^®

Resale pricing adjustments were made for the following helicopter models:

 

Mfg.Model

 

Airbus

AS350BA

AS350B2

AS350B3

AS350B3e

EC155B1

 

Bell

407

407GX

407GXP

427

429

429WLG

 

Leonardo

AW109SP

 

 

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Resale pricing adjustments are based on actual sales transactions and current market conditions such as overall trends in asking prices, increase or decrease in supply, demand, and sales volume. We obtain sales pricing data from owners and operators, lenders and lessors, brokers and equipment manufacturers worldwide.

 

While we do review all models each quarter, frequently traded models are updated as soon as they begin to show variation from the previously published values. Stay up to date on resale pricing changes by purchasing an annual subscription. 

1Q Market Overview

 

As transactions continue to increase, so do some values. We have recently seen an uptick in values for a few of the single turbine models as well as some older twin models. Demand seems to be growing and transactions are starting to reflect such. While the Corporate and VIP sector is seeing the most activity, there are plenty of Utility machines trading again. Older EMS equipped machines are being bought to be converted to Corporate or Utility, and older Offshore machines are being bought to be parted out. The heavy market is seeing activity again with a few pending sales in the works. It is nice to finally see supply starting to shrink after a few years.

 

If by chance you are a helicopter owner or operator and are seeing something other than what we are publishing, please give me a call at 1-847-487-8258 or send me an email at [email protected] and I will be happy to discuss the market with you. If you have any sales you would like us to know about, I would also be happy to discuss them with you. Without your willingness to share information, we wouldn’t be here to keep the industry informed and up to date.