Aerocor—a Henderson, Nevada business aircraft brokerage focusing on the owner-operator market—has opened a helicopter sales division. Having launched in 2017 with a focus on the Eclipse and Beechcraft Premier series of light jets, Aerocor believes there is an underserved niche in the market for Robinson R22 and R44 light helicopters.
What makes Aerocor unique, said company co-founder Gavin Woodman, are the free resources that it provides, including buyers’ guides that explain the evolution of the aircraft, avionics details, and operating cost information. “There is nothing like that in the Robinson space,” he said. “You can go to Wikipedia, but to have one resource that has the full rundown, the block changes, avionics information, and costs associated with large maintenance events, this gives you the framework you need to make informed purchase decisions.”
When Aerocor bought its first helicopter, an MBB BO-105, Woodman said, “Going through that process we realized there isn’t a broker that provides information for that type of purchase. This was an opportunity to bring some of the same resources we provide in the light jet space—to answer questions people have and make the buying and selling process easier.”
Devon Lyons, a 6,000-hour helicopter pilot, is leading the new division. “Lyons’ leadership and dedication to safety will be instrumental in driving this new venture forward,” according to Aerocor.