Airbus Helicopters Soars in 2024: Strong Deliveries and Orders Drive Market Growth

Airbus Helicopters, a leading player in the aerospace and defense industry, has reported a robust performance in 2024, with a significant increase in helicopter deliveries and orders. The company's strong showing reflects its stable growth in a competitive global market and its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) in 2024, highlighting a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. The orders came from 182 customers in 42 countries, showcasing the company's broad international reach. The Company delivered 361 helicopters in 2024, resulting in a preliminary 57% share of the civil and parapublic market.

The Super Puma programme performed strongly on both the civil and parapublic and military markets with 58 orders thanks to key clients such as the German Bundespolizei, the Japan Coast Guard, the Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands, and the Romanian Ministry of National Defence. 2024 saw the launch of a comprehensive upgrade, known as Block 1, for the NH90 as well as the start of flight testing for France's Special Forces Standard 2 configuration, and the delivery of the first Standard 3 configuration to the Spanish Air Force. The H145 and H145M programme welcomed many new defence and security customers such as the Brunei Air Force, the Belgian Ministry of Defence, the Indonesian Air Force, the Bahraini Police Aviation Command as well as the Irish Ministry of Defence.

Airbus Helicopters' success in 2024 can be attributed to several factors, including its broad international reach, strong performance in key programmes, growth in defence and security, and its commitment to innovation and advanced capabilities. The company's ability to deliver high-quality, versatile, and innovative products that meet the diverse needs of its customers has contributed to its strong market position and customer trust.

As Airbus Helicopters continues to grow and innovate, investors can expect the company to maintain its competitive edge in the global helicopter market. With its focus on sustainability, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, Airbus Helicopters is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for helicopters and maintain its leadership in the aerospace and defense industry.