International helicopter reseller Rotortrade said it completed 27 transactions last year, just three less than in 2019. The Singapore-based company trades in rotorcraft from all major manufacturers and is the exclusive international distributor of Leonardo’s preowned helicopters. “While slightly below our targets set pre-Covid, we are very satisfied with our results, which show our resilience,” said Rotortrade president Philippe Lubrano.
The company’s managing partner, Aurélien Blanc, added, “In 2020, despite the steep contraction on the heavier end of the market, we were able to deliver a few heavies and reached new record levels of medium-twin helicopter sales. Deliveries continued to be well spread out around the world with a notable net-gain from countries in which we are physically located. We have also seen our certified preowned helicopters more popular than ever, which we attribute to the growing need for quality and safety within uncertain times.”
Rotortrade offers AgustaWestland Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) helicopters from Leonardo and has jointly developed a CPO program with Pratt & Whitney and a light CPO with Safran Helicopter Engines. The company said it is working closely with other major OEMs to follow suit.