Helicopter Fleet Report YE 2023

COUNTRY/SUBREGION SNAPSHOTS
Sikorsky was the most popular OEM in South Korea in 2023 with
57 helicopters, the highest market share in Asia-Pacific, with the
S-76 model being the most popular. The medium twin-engine
KA-32 was the most utilized model in South Korea, and its OEM,
Russian Helicopters, had the second largest helicopter market
share in South Korea with 49 helicopters, behind mainland China
(59 units). The H125 was the most popular Airbus model in Korea
with a fleet of 18 units.
The Philippines
The Philippine helicopter fleet experienced a net decrease of ten
helicopters in 2023 due to three new deliveries, 17 pre-owned
additions, and 30 helicopters leaving the fleet. In 2022, the fleet
grew by 17.8%, a large part of which was due to the introduction
of used MD500s from Japan, which were transported from
Shizuoka Heliport to the Philippines. One reason for the
reduction in fleet numbers is a data clean-up after we received
accurate data from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
(CAAP) in 2023.
MD was the most popular OEM in the Philippines with a total of
40 helicopters in the country, of which the MD 500 was the most
widely operated. Airbus was the second most popular OEM, with
the H130 and H125 being well represented in the country.
Indonesia
In 2023, the Indonesian helicopter fleet saw a net increase of five
aircraft due to 11 pre-owned additions and six deductions. Fifty
two percent of the national fleet was utilized for multi-mission
flights, 30% for corporate/private and charter services, and 14% for
offshore operations.
Airbus and Bell were the major OEMs in Indonesia, with a combined
fleet representing 76% of the market. The most popular models in
Indonesia were the Bell 412 (20 units) and H125 (19 units).
Malaysia
In 2023, Malaysia’s helicopter fleet increased by two helicopters
due to two new deliveries, five pre-owned additions and five
deductions. Overall, 31% of the Malaysian helicopter fleet was used
for corporate/private and charter flights, 24% for offshore, 23% for
multi-mission and 19% for EMS, SAR and law enforcement.
Airbus remained the most popular OEM, accounting for about half
of the fleet. The most popular model was the AW139 with 28 units,
followed by the AS355 with 16 units.
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s helicopter fleet was the fastest growing in
Asia-Pacific during 2023 having grown by seven percent due to the
addition of 11 helicopters (including two new deliveries and nine
pre-owned additions). Seventy-four percent of the helicopters in the
fleet were used in multi-mission roles, while 12% were used for EMS
and offshore missions.
Bell was the most popular OEM, accounting for more than half of
the national fleet. The most popular models were the Bell 212 (14
units) and Bell 407 (20 units).
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