American helicopter market: increasing focus on flexible MRO solutions

Year 2015 was without a doubt a roller coaster ride for the rotorcraft industry. Despite the added turbulence, though, the demand in the market remained steady. According to Honeywell, up to 5250 new machines are forecasted to hit the market in the upcoming 4 years. The majority (53%) of these helicopters will supplement the Western Hemisphere, where the increasing number of aircraft is putting immense pressure on MROs. Operators in Latin and North Americas continue to lead the global purchase plans and expect to increase their helicopter use by 45% and 27%, respectively. However, what burdens the life of MROs