Pre-owned twin engine helicopter supply is down 26% year-over-year (YOY) to its lowest point in five years according to the Aero Asset 2025 Annual Heli Market Trends Twin-Engine Edition report released Tuesday at Verticon. The report tracks activity across weight classes, configurations, and regions, as well as trends in sales, supply, pricing, and liquidity.
Overall, the report revealed a 10% reduction in overall sales. Retail sales declined across all light, medium, and heavy twins. Light and heavy twin-engine helicopter sales declined 7% YOY and 22% respectively, a five-year low for both. Medium twin sales declined 11%.
Prices have continued to trend upward as a result of decreased supply and at the current sales rate, Aero Asset calculates it would take approximately 12 months to sell current supply, down from 14 months in 2024.
“Overall, the market is not accelerating, but it’s demonstrating a healthier supply–demand balance, supported by constrained inventory levels,” said Valérie Pereira, vice president of market research at Aero Asset.
Pereira emphasized the numbers reflect a move to more normalization post-pandemic, where oversupply typically signals distress.
Pricing remains strong
Overall median pricing increased 10% YOY in 2025. Heavy twin median pricing reached a five-year high, and medium twin median prices rose 17%. Light twin pricing remained relatively steady. All classes continue to sell above asking price, though the premium over ask has compressed since the 2020 peak, Pereira said.
Regional Trends
The majority of all sales, 38%, took place in North America while Europe followed with 22%. Emerging regions show a significant increase in sales with Asia Pacific experiencing a 29% increase and Latin America’s sales up 20%, driven largely by Brazilian buyers targeting newer aircraft under 10 years of age.
Leaders and Laggards
For the second consecutive year, the Airbus H145 remained the most liquid pre-owned twin followed by the Bell 429 and H135. Alternatively, the EC225 and Sikorsky S-76D were the slowest sellers.
As for market sectors, aircraft for EMS configuration experienced a 77% surge in sales while utility aircraft sales dropped 65%.
Overall outlook
Pereira emphasized the outlook is stable with potential clouds on the horizon. The key metrics to watch in 2026 include constrained supply and geopolitical forces.
“I believe 2026 will be a year of continued market stability while shifting tariff regimes, ongoing global conflicts, and regional supply imbalances could alter the picture.”
She added that buyers may face fewer choices than in prior years as inventory remains lean, and the question of whether constrained supply will continue to support pricing remains to be seen.
