Blueberry Aviation announced a landmark yearly achievement having secured assets acquisitions totalling US$113.65 million in 2024. This impressive performance reaffirms the company’s leadership in the helicopter trading sector and reflects sustained global demand for its comprehensive fleet offerings and tailored customer solutions.
These assets are expected to meet the sustained needs of global clients, covering various platforms and market segments, and offering immediate solutions. This achievement also signals the company’s ability to invest in high-value helicopters to align with industry demands and customer expectations.
“Our 2024 performance demonstrates the strength of our company, our ability to invest for the benefit of our clients to provide solutions whenever they need it” said Francois Gautier, CEO of Blueberry Aviation, “this level of investment in very sought after models such as AW139s and AW169s positions us well for sustained growth, as we continue to offer premium products and services that set industry standards. As we move forward, we remain committed to expanding our global reach, enhancing customer satisfaction, and delivering value-driven helicopter solutions to meet the needs of our customers worldwide.”
Rotortrade announces a record-breaking performance in 2024
Rotortrade announced a record-breaking performance in 2024, with a 20% year-over-year increase in transactions, marking the highest volume and value of sales in the company’s history. This growth was driven by strong performance across key market segments, with Utility, VIP and Offshore configured aircraft being in high demand with RT customers globally. The Offshore sector, in particular, saw a major resurgence, with deliveries increasing by 150%—the highest growth among all segments.
This strong rebound reflects the wider industry trend, where Offshore remains the dominant leasing market. Currently, around one-third of helicopters in the Offshore sector are under lease, a significantly higher proportion than in EMS (15%) or SAR (8%). The upward trajectory in Offshore activity is further supported by a resurgence in oil exploration, particularly in regions such as West Africa, driving demand for dedicated helicopter transport services.
Rotortrade’s sales in 2024 were also shaped by strong demand for medium and light twin-engine helicopters, including the AW139, AW109, H145, and Bell 429, which together accounted for over 50% of the fleet sold. Geographically, Asia-Pacific experienced the most aggressive growth, with three times as many deliveries as the previous year, while Europe and the Americas remained stable and robust markets. Airbus and Leonardo continued to dominate global pre-owned sales, representing more than 80% of the transactions executed by RT.
Commenting on the company’s record-breaking performance, Philippe Lubrano, Founder & CEO of Rotortrade, stated, “Our success in 2024 underscores the trust our customers place in us and the dedication of our team to delivering high-quality helicopter solutions. The exceptional growth in the Offshore sector signals a clear recovery and renewed confidence in this market, and we expect this momentum to continue into 2025.”
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