Helicopter Blades Market Growth Analysis | 2017-2022

Market Insights

The helicopter blades market was valued at US$ 1,212.5 million in 2016 and is projected to grow at a healthy CAGR of 4.5% over the next five years to reach US$ 1,568.4 million in 2022.

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What are helicopter blades?

Helicopter blades, also known as rotor blades or rotors, are the essential components of a helicopter that enable it to achieve lift and controlled flight. Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters rely on rotary wings to generate lift and maneuver in various directions. Helicopter blades are attached to the rotor hub, which is connected to the main rotor mast. The rotation of the blades creates lift and allows the helicopter to ascend, descend, hover, and move in any direction.

Market Dynamics

The major factors driving the growth of the helicopter blades market are-

• Increasing delivery of helicopters.
• An advancement in blade technology such as electric tail rotor systems.
• A continuous shift from heavy metal blades to lightweight composite blades.
• Rising helicopter fleet size.

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Segments' Analysis

By Helicopter Type

The helicopter blades market is segmented based on helicopter type as civil and para-public, military, and civil/military. Military and civil/military segments currently dominate the helicopter blades market, driven by high deliveries of helicopters and large fleet size. H125, H135, and H145 of Airbus Helicopters, Black Hawk of Sikorsky, A-64 Apache of Boeing, and AW139 of Agusta Westland are amongst the key helicopter models which are driving the demand for blades in these segments. The civil and para-public segment is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period, driven by increasing demand for light single-engine and intermediate & medium twin-engine civil helicopters.

By Material Type

Based on the material type, composites are likely to remain the largest and fastest-growing material type during the forecast period. The materials' potential in structural applications has been recognized for a long by Helicopter manufacturers. Military helicopters use composites ranging from 50% to 80% of the total airframe weight. The usage of composites varies significantly in civil helicopters. Some civil helicopter manufacturers use composites extensively, whereas some use them mainly in non-structural applications. Blades are also not untouched by such dynamics and major helicopter manufacturers are increasingly adopting composite blades in their upcoming models. At the same time, there is also an increasing demand for composite blades in the aftermarket.

By Blade Location Type

Based on blade location type, the main rotor blade is projected to remain the largest type during the forecast period. Both the main rotor and tail rotor blades are likely to witness similar growth over the next five years. There is increasing penetration of composite materials in both blade types.

Regional Insights

Europe is projected to remain the largest and fastest-growing helicopter blades market during the forecast period. The region is the manufacturing capital of the helicopter industry with the presence of Airbus Helicopters, Agusta Westland, and Russian Helicopters. All the major helicopter manufacturers are producing blades in Europe only.

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Market Segmentation

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The market is segmented in the following ways:

By Helicopter Type

• Civil Helicopter
• Military Helicopter
• Both (Civil / Military Helicopter)

By Engine Type

• Turbine
• Piston

By Blade Location Type

• Main Rotor Blade
• Tail Rotor Blade

By Design Type

• Symmetrical Helicopter Blade
• Under Cambered Helicopter Blade

By Material Type

• Carbon Composites
• Hybrid Composites
• Other Materials

By Manufacturing Type

• Sandwich Construction Process
• Other Processes

By End-User Type

• OE
• Aftermarket

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Middle East, Latin America, and Others)

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Key Players

The supply chain of this market comprises raw material manufacturers, helicopter rotor and tail blade manufacturers, helicopter OEMs, MRO, and end users, such as oil & gas companies and military division of countries.

The raw material manufacturers are-

• Rio Tinto Group
• Toray Industries
• AGY Holdings
• Owens Corning
• Hexcel Corporation
• Evonik Industries.

The key helicopter OEMs are-

• Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter Group)
• Bell Helicopter
• Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
• Robinson Helicopter Company
• Boeing
• AgustaWestland S.p.A (now Leonardo).
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

There are independent rotor and tail blade manufacturers as well as OEMs with in-house blade manufacturing capability. Most of the OEMs are currently having captive manufacturing of both rotor and tail blades. They do not sell rotor and tail blades to other OEMs.

The key helicopter blade manufacturers are-

• Bell Helicopter
• Boeing Helicopter
• Carson Helicopters
• Airbus Helicopters
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
• Kaman Aerosystems
• Robinson Helicopter Company
• Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
• Van Horn Aviation.

New product development, collaboration with OEMs, and long-term contacts are the key strategies adopted by the key players to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Research Methodology

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We leverage a multitude of authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, government sources, trade associations, journals, investor presentations, white papers, and articles to gather the data. More than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts are usually executed to obtain qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

This report, from Stratview Research, studies the global helicopter blades market over the period 2011 to 2022. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

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