This report is intended to provide the industry with a view of the current status and location of the heavy and super-medium offshore crew transfer aircraft, specifically the S-92, AW189, H175 and H225. The latest version was published on April12th 2023.

The offshore crew transfer market has in years past not been particularly transparent in terms of the commercial status of the operating fleet. 

This has led to speculation regarding utilisation and activity levels. However, through a combination of multiple data sources and primary research we believe that it is possible to build a robust view. The purpose of this analysis is to provide an objective, data-driven, independent view and to evaluate the demand-side (i.e. the number of units flying) rather than cover the supply side (fleet).

This briefing is essential for anyone trying to track the heavy and super-medium offshore market and follow trends in market demand. It is also ideal for benchmarking helicopter operators in this segment. The report includes a full listing of heavy and super-medium offshore crew transfer aircraft.

This report is also available as twice-yearly subscription at £1,950 per annum. Please contact us to arrange.

See the latest operational Trends

Measured demand built up on a unit by unit basis through proprietary data combined with multiple third-party sources. See up-to-date analytics updated every six months with the latest data. Analytics presented by country, and operator.

Operator Analytics and Benchmarking

Compare market share between different OEMs and Operators and see the evolution over time. See the location and status of the operational fleet.

Detailed Fleet STATUS INFORMATION

Identify working and idle units by serial number and current registration and location.

This report is intended to provide the industry with a view of the current status and outlook for the offshore wind rotorcraft market.

Offshore wind has become a major global industry with many multi-billion-dollar projects being constructed every year. As these projects become larger and further from shore rotorcraft have become a key part of the supply chain in construction and maintenance.

Whilst OEMs have been quick to highlight the potential for the sector as a major new growth opportunity for rotorcraft, the industry has been somewhat opaque in recent years with little clarity on how many aircraft are currently servicing the industry (last year estimates from third parties ranged from 11-40 aircraft) and how many are required in the future.

The purpose of the report is to explain the drivers of demand for this important sector, build a forecast of future activity based on a granular project by project analysis and translate this to demand for rotorcraft. It is not assumed the reader has any existing knowledge of the subject and important terms and acronyms are explained in the text.

Forecast rotorcraft requirements are expressed in terms of units, hours and $ of aviation spend, split by country and also by end-use (O&M and construction support / crew transfer.)