the greater china civil helicopter fleet report year
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the greater china civil helicopter fleet report year
The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT Year End 2013 ABOUT ASIAN SKY GROUP ASIAN SKY GROUP LIMITED is headquartered in Hong Kong with offices throughout China. It has assembled the most experienced business aviation team in the Asia-Pacific region to provide a wide range of consulting services for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Asian Sky Group provides access to a significant customer base around the world with the help of its exclusive partners: Avpro Inc., the largest business jet brokerage firm in the US; and AVIC International Development Corporation, the largest state-owned aviation enterprise in mainland China. Asian Sky Group is backed by SEACOR Holdings Inc., a publically listed US company ( NYSE: “CKH” ) with over US$ 1B in revenue and nearly US$ 3B in assets, and also by Avion Pacific Limited, a mainland China-based general aviation service provider with 20 years of experience and 6 offices and bases throughout the country. Asian Sky Group provides its clients with the following aviation consulting services: 1) AIRCRAFT SALES, such as acquisition or remarketing; selection of aircraft, asset financing, structuring & registration and operator; inspections and appraisals; contractual support; 2) COMPLETION MANAGEMENT, such as cabin definition; facility selection; completion oversight; delivery and regulatory compliance; contractual support; 3) OPERATION OVERSIGHT, such as invoice analysis and owner representation; 4) VIP CHARTER SERVICES; 5) SPECIAL PROJECTS and 6) TRANSACTIONAL ADVISORY. INTRODUCTION ASIAN SKY GROUP (“ASG”) is proud to present the “Greater China Civil Helicopter Fleet Report”. This report will provide complete coverage of the civil helicopter market in the Greater China region, which includes mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The report follows ASG’s previously established “Greater China Business Jet Fleet Report”, which was first published in March, 2013. For a copy of the “Greater China Business Jet Fleet Report” and its first half 2013 update, please visit us at www.asianskygroup.com. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 KEY FINDINGS 6 CIVIL HELICOPTER MARKET IN GREATER CHINA 6 CHINA AIRSPACE REFORMS DETAILED FLEET BREAKDOWN BY: 8 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (OEM) 13 MISSION CATEGoRIES 19 OPERATORS 22 WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS 28 AGE DISTRIBUTION 34 THE NEAR FUTURE AND TRENDS ASIAN SKY GROUP would like to graciously acknowledge the contributions made by numerous operators, OEMs and organizations to this report, without which a reasonable level of accuracy could not have been achieved. The report is nevertheless the first of its type and undoubtedly there will be perceived errors. Asian Sky Group welcomes your comments, questions and general thoughts and looks forward to producing an even better second version of the report in the future. Should you wish to reproduce or distribute any portion of this report, in part or in full, you may do so by mentioning the source as: “Asian Sky Group, a Hong Kong based business aviation consulting group”. Thank you for your interest in this report and we hope you find the information useful. If you would like to receive further information about our services, please contact us at [email protected] or visit us at www.asianskygroup.com. The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Over the past four years, the civil helicopter fleet in Greater China – including law enforcement and government sponsored Search and Rescue (SAR) operations but excluding military applications – has doubled in size, growing at nearly 20% annually. As of year-end 2013, the Greater China fleet numbered 465 Civil helicopters, with 424 based in Mainland China, 30 in Hong Kong and Macau, and 11 in Taiwan. While growth in 2013 was consistent with previous years, Asian Sky Group expects even stronger growth in 2014 and 2015, as the civil helicopter industry in Greater China and its related infrastructure continues to develop. Heilongjiang 30 Xinjiang 6 Liaoning Beijing 4 61 Tianjin Hebei 18 9 Shandong 19 Inner Mongolia 3 1 Henan 26 Shaanxi 18 Sichuan 17 Hubei 19 4 Jiangsu 18 3 Hunan 7 2 2 Yunnan 10 5 Guangdong 96 Hainan 3 2 Shanghai 40 3 30 Hong Kong The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 Taiwan 11 Helicopter operations in Greater China have developed along mission specific geographic lines. Large operators such as CITIC Offshore Helicopter Corporation (COHC) and China Southern Helicopter Corporation (CSHC) - both based in Guangdong province along the South Eastern coast - primarily serve the offshore oil and gas industry which has been experiencing high growth for the last several years, as exploration in the South China Sea increases to match China’s growing energy needs. The northern city of Tianjin has also developed a significant helicopter fleet to service the Bohai Bay oil producing fields, off of China’s North East coast. Cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong are home to law enforcement and government flight departments, such as mainland China’s Ministry of Transportation (MOT) and Hong Kong’s Government Flying Service (GFS), both of which provide Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Areas approved for low altitude civil aviation flights, such as Heilongjiang province in the Northeast, are home to several general aviation and flight training operators with a high number of helicopters in their fleet. But with less than 30% of mainland China’s total area currently approved for low altitude airspace usage, ASG expects recent and upcoming reforms in China’s airspace regulations to lead to further growth and development in the civil helicopter industry (See section titled “CHINA AIRSPACE REFORMS”). Changes in regulations should help lift the country’s aviation industry and encourage growth, which in turn should encourage more investment.Development of the general aviation industry is also expected to enhance other related industries, including aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, infrastructure and training. The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 3 KEY FINDINGS The majority of Greater China’s helicopters operate in proximity to large cities and along coastal areas, with Guangdong province on the Southeast coast being an operating base for almost a quarter of China’s helicopters. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) market leader by number of aircraft and by replacement value is Airbus Helicopters (formally Eurocopter) with 121 helicopters in Greater China, representing 26% of the market. Based on an estimated aircraft replacement cost analysis, Airbus Helicopters make up nearly 40% of the market. Bell Helicopters is gaining a stronger presence with a large number of aircraft delivered during 2013, adding 32% to the Bell fleet in Greater China. The single engine Bell 407, Bell 206 and the Airbus Helicopter AS350 have become the most prevalent models in Greater China. The Bell 407 fleet doubled in 2013. Sikorsky Helicopters continues to have a strong presence in the offshore oil and gas sector and maintains its dominance in the heavy and medium helicopter categories. Despite its 9% market share by numbers, it represents 30% of the market by aircraft replacement value. Of the four major OEMs, Sikorsky is the only one that does not have a light or single engine product line and therefore is less represented in total figures. Sikorsky’s market share is expected to rise due to firm orders in 2013. Of all helicopter mission categories in Greater China, offshore helicopter operations grew by 32% during 2013, almost double the growth rate of other mission categories. This growth can be attributed to China’s growing investment in offshore oil and gas exploration in recent years and its plans to further develop the offshore oil and gas industry. The light single-engine helicopter segment has shown a growth rate of nearly 30%. This is similar to trends in other regions in the world, however medium helicopters are still expected to hold a dominant share in the Greater China market. The medium and heavy helicopter segments in Greater China represent approximately 30% of the market by numbers but over 80% by aircraft replacement value. There are 159 piston engine helicopters in Greater China, representing 34% of the market by numbers but only 2% by replacement value. 4 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 5 CIVIL HELICOPTER MARKET IN GREATER CHINA In line with a surging Chinese economy in recent years, China’s general aviation market is also expected to take off, with many predicting it could become one of the world’s largest markets. As noted in previous market studies and by the media, there have historically been several key impediments to the growth of general aviation in Greater China. These factors include air space restrictions, a lack of supporting infrastructure, a lack of available civilian helicopter pilots and technicians, and the difficulty in qualifying for an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) due to strict regulatory requirements. Tax and other regulatory issues, including the differences between state-owned and independent operators, have also contributed to the slower development of the industry. Despite China’s land mass and population, high GDP growth and a large industrial sector, it has traditionally been more difficult to set up private general aviation companies, corporate flight departments or other dedicated helicopter operations as one would find in places such as the United States, Canada, Brazil and parts of Europe. As a result, the civil helicopter industry in Greater China has developed primarily according to mission requirements and the operator’s role within the state sector. It should be noted that unlike the corporate jet market, which developed from the personal transport needs of China’s growing ranks of high net worth individuals and successful publically listed companies, most of the growth and development in China’s civil helicopter fleet has come from more traditional rotary operation mission profiles and industry needs, such as offshore oil and gas, emergency medical services, search and rescue, law enforcement, and other industrial applications, which are dominated by either partially or wholly state-owned enterprises and government departments. CHINA AIRSPACE REFORMS In the past year, two significant announcements were made by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the People Liberation Army (PLA) regarding general aviation flights in Mainland China: 1) Opening of low altitude airspace in specific regions in China with the intention to open most of China’s low altitude airspace for civil flights during 2015; 2) New regulations regarding the planning and approval process of general aviation flights, with military approval no longer required for the majority of these flights. Other sectors that will enjoy a significant easing of regulations are flights performing maritime search and rescue operations, offshore oil and gas security or those that patrol the sea. Additionally, the CAAC loosened licensing requirements for private pilots with the new private pilot licensing (PPL) conforming to FAA requirements for private certificates. This will make private licenses achievable to a wider range of applicants. Helicopter operations are expected to benefit significantly from these latest airspace reforms. 6 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 Fleet Breakdown Summary by OEM & Mission 465 in Total 120 100 80 60 40 20 74 3 4 5 4 13 2 227 74 25 41 42 28 24 4 465 1 3 1 1 22 Kamov MD 17 Total 1 3 10 5 9 4 Brantly 121 10 12 5 9 4 102 27 10 Enstrom 28 Harbin 51 4 Mil Schweizer 62 Agusta Westland Bell 46 34 15 12 3 8 3 Sikorsky Robinson Multi Mission Offshore Operations SAR / EMS Law Enforcement Flight Training Charter / Other Corporate / Private Flight Club Total Airbus Helicopters 0 1 1 5 2 4 52 41 1 31 17 10 7 6 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 2 2 7 FLEET BREAKDOWN BY OEM Fleet Breakdown by OEM (Number of Aircraft) 465 in Total Schweizer 52 11% Sikorsky 41 9% Robinson 102 22% Airbus Helicopters 121 26% MD 6 1% Bell 74 16% Other 11 2% Harbin 10 2% AgustaWestland 31 7% Mil 17 4% Fleet Breakdown by OEM (Number of Aircraft - Turbine Only) 306 in Total Harbin 10 3% Mil 17 6% MD 6 2% Other 6 2% Sikorsky 41 13% AgustaWestland 31 10% Bell 74 24% 8 Airbus Helicopters 121 40% The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 Fleet Breakdown by OEM (Replacement Cost*) 465 in Total Other 1% MD 1% Robinson 1% Harbin 4% Schweizer 1% Mil 9% AgustaWestland 10% Sikorsky 28% Bell 9% Airbus Helicopters 36% Fleet Breakdown by OEM (Replacement Cost - Turbine Only) 306 in Total Harbin 4% MD 1% Mil 10% Sikorsky 28% AgustaWestland 10% Bell 9% Airbus Helicopters 37% * Replacement cost analysis as used in this report should be considered as a tool to help determine the overall dollar value of the Greater China Civil Helicopter fleet. Replacement costs are based on 2013 OEM list prices for new aircraft of equivalent model and mission configuration. In some cases an estimate was used, particularly with regard to aircraft models no longer in production. The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 9 Fleet Breakdown by OEM & Model (Turbine only) 306 in Total 24 23 14 13 12 12 11 8 6 5 Sikorsky (41) Bell (74) SW4 A109 AW139 Bell407 Bell206L4 Bell429 1 Bell212 S - 76D S - 76C++ S - 76C+ S - 76C S - 76B S - 76A++ S - 76A S - 92A 1 10 3 2 Bell206B3 2 Bell427 2 3 A119 4 AgustaWestland (31) The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 23 19 15 13 10 8 8 8 7 6 6 4 3 3 Airbus Helicopters (121) Mil (17) McDonnell Douglas (6) Harbin (10) Schweizer (1) Kamov (2) 480B KA - 32 S - 333 Z9A Z11 1 MD902 MD600 Mi - 26 Mi - 8 Mi - 171 BK - 117A 1 1 1 BK - 117B AS350B3 AS350B2 EC130 EC120 BO-105 EC135 EC155B1 SA315B EC155B 3 2 1 AS365N3 AS355NP AS332L2 EC225LP 3 2 1 AS332L1 3 MD520 2 3 MD500 3 Enstrom (3) The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 11 12 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 FLEET BREAKDOWN BY MISSION CATEGORIES Fleet Breakdown by Mission (Number of Aircraft) 465 in Total SAR / EMS 25 5% Corporate / Private 24 5% Flight Club 4 1% Charter / Other 28 6% Law Enforcement 41 9% Multi Mission 227 49% Flight Training 42 9% Offshore Operations 74 16% Fleet Breakdown by Mission (Replacement Cost) Corporate / Private 13 4% SAR / EMS 15% Multi Mission 26% Charter / Other 5% Law Enforcement 9% Flight Training 2% The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 Offshore Operations 39% 13 Fleet Breakdown by Mission (Number of Aircraft - Turbine Only) 306 in Total Corporate / Private 13 4% SAR / EMS 25 8% Multi Mission 133 43% Charter / Other 23 8% Law Enforcement 30 10% Offshore Operations 74 24% Flight Training 8 3% Fleet Breakdown by Mission (Replacement Cost - Turbine Only) Corporate / Private 4% SAR / EMS 15% Multi Mission 26% Charter / Other 5% Law Enforcement 9% Flight Training 1% 14 Offshore Operations 40% The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 OVERVIEW OF MISSION CATEGORIES 1. Multi Mission - Subcategories In this report, the largest mission category is broadly defined as Multi Mission, also referred to as “General Aviation” in the industry. This includes a number of subcategories: ·Onshore Oil & Gas (distinct from Cat-A offshore operations) ·Forestry (surveying, logging and protection) ·Fire Fighting ·Aerial Photography ·Aerial Tours ·Agriculture and Pest Control ·Power Line Repair and Survey ·News Gathering Most helicopters in this category are active in more than one mission and can be configured to perform various tasks. Multi Mission Fleet Breakdown by Subcategories (Estimated Distribution) 227 in Total Forestry 7% Onshore Oil & Gas 11% Power Line 15% News Gathering 2% Agriculture 19% Aerial Tours 19% Aerial Photography 17% Fire Fighting 10% The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 15 16 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 2. Offshore Operations Oil and gas consumption has soared in China amid the country’s rapid economic growth. Chinese and western oil and gas companies are therefore investing in offshore exploration and production (E&P). Currently over 15% of overall Chinese oil production comes from shallow offshore reserves, a large contributor to China’s oil production growth. However, shallow offshore reserves are drying out, forcing exploration to move into deeper waters. Offshore E&P activities are focused on three main areas: ·The Bohai Bay region, off the northern coast of China; ·The East China Sea, off the coast of Zhejiang province; ·The South China Sea, particularly the Pearl River Mouth Basin, off the coast of Guangdong province. Oil field operations in Bohai Bay and the East China Sea are currently at a distance of 150 to 200 kilometers from the coast. In the South China Sea, the large oil fields lie further out, at a distances of up to 350 kilometers from the Guangdong coast. Helicopter flights over open water are a specialized form of aviation that requires specific equipment, training and procedures. As exploration moves farther offshore, the challenges posed by weather, distance and other factors require helicopters suitable for such operations. Asian Sky Group expects the growth in offshore exploration to lead to an increase in the demand for helicopters capable of performing these missions such as the Sikorsky S-92 and the Airbus Helicopter EC225. The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 17 3. SAR / EMS Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are placed in the same category since in most cases such missions are carried out by helicopters with the same configuration and are intended for both missions. Most SAR and EMS missions in Greater China are performed by government entities such as the Rescue and Salvage Bureau of the Ministry of Transport (MOT) in Mainland China, the Government Flying Services (GFS) in Hong Kong and the Taiwan Provincial Government. Helicopter SAR is a unique service, performed in the most challenging circumstances undertaking missions in extreme conditions and therefore requires specialized training and specific aircraft configurations. 4. Law Enforcement Helicopters used for law enforcement in China are primarily operated by both local municipalities and large cities and are used to perform traditional law enforcement operations. It is worth noting that U.S. export restrictions prevent some North American OEMs from entering this market in Mainland China, which has led to AgustaWestland and Airbus Helicopters taking a more dominant role in this sector. 5. Flight Training There are 12 operators providing flight training in China and not too surprisingly piston helicopters are the most widely used training platform with these operators. China is still short of helicopter pilots to match its needs but is taking action in order to establish more flight schools and training centers. 6. Corporate / Private The corporate and private category grew at 26% in 2013. This sector is still small and not yet significant by numbers, but demand for such helicopters is expected to grow together with the general aviation reforms taking place in China. 7. Charter / Other The Charter / Other category includes operators that are flying as charter service providers and will also be active in other General Aviation activities. As the commercial helicopter industry is still in its infancy and developing in China, many operators are performing other missions in addition to the charter services they provide. 8. Flight Clubs Recreational helicopter flying is currently very limited in Greater China. As the number of pilots holding a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is low, such flight clubs have not been in demand. Recent reforms in the PPL acquisition procedures may lead to more individuals able to acquire civil helicopter licences and thereby drive future growth in this category. 18 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 FLEET BREAKDOWN BY OPERATORS There are 110 operators and owners in Greater China, with 99 of them in Mainland China. The 10 largest operators (shown in the chart below) make up over 40% of the total number of helicopters in Greater China. Their combined fleets make up nearly 70% of the total Mainland China fleet by replacement value. Key among these figures is that three of the ten are Cat-A offshore oil and gas operators (COHC, CSHC, and EGAC), and two, Ministry of Transport (MOT) and Government Flying Services HK (GFS), are governmental department tasked with carrying out Search & Rescue (SAR) operations. This is a similar profile to what one might expect in developed countries, where large public helicopter companies are typically involved in offshore oil and gas and SAR operations. Top 10 Operators Fleet Breakdown by OEM 193 in Total 45 35 25 15 Mil Kamov Total MOT Anyang GFS HK Total 5 EGAC 5 13 Guangzhou Suilian State Grid Co 10 CSHC 35 Kingwing Airbus Helicopters Bell Sikorsky AgustaWestland Schweizer Robinson Harbin Flying Dragon 0 COHC 5 2 9 2 4 9 5 3 2 7 69 20 4 4 1 44 2 9 2 11 33 37 7 8 1 6 17 17 6 3 7 5 5 1 29 20 18 18 18 15 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 13 11 7 193 19 COHC Flying Dragon CSHC State Grid Suilian Helicopter Kingwing EGAC Private MOT Anyang Tongcheng Reignwood Beijing Capital GA Shanghai Heli Yuling Baltic Heliservices HK Yunnan GAC HK GFS Huayu GAC Guanchen GA Xilin Fengteng Sky Shuttle HK Tangshan Lianwang Zhongshan Eagle Beijing Police Wuhan Helicopter Civil Aviation Uni Emerald Pacific Air HK Aviation Club Qingdao Helicopter Shanghai Police Shandong Qixiang Wuhuan GA NUAA Flying Academy Shaanxi Police Tianyi GA Jinyan GAC Guangdong Police Ordos Police Tianhang GA Skyway Kaiyuan Sichuan Tuofeng Universal Unicom Yinyan Zhengzhou Police Beite GA Chongqing GAC Hunan Hengyang Nanjing Police Fleet Breakdown by All Operators 110 Operators, 465 Aircraft in Total 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 20 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 21 Sunrise Airlines Daily Air Wuhan Police Huaxi Group Kings Aviation Ding Hong Tianju GAC Maritime Safety Xian Helicopters Nanjing GAC Zhejiang Police Yalong GAC Nanning police Taiwan Government Beijing Star Civil Flight Academy Xianglong GAC Hai Xiang GAC Jingcheng Group Yanan Police SHEGAE King Jet Dalian Police Tian Xin GAC Huaxin GAC Boyee Dunhuang Aviation GAC Dezhou Wanli Xinmei Zhongyuan GAC Tian Rui Group Zhongfei First Helicopter Feitian Zhongou GAC Dayou Xiang Huan Shenzhen Police Hefei Police AP Winbond Union Rise Asia Sanxing GA Kunming Police Beijing Tianye Sanmenxia Police Broad Henan GAC Harbin Police Fanya GA Zhonghen Flight Club Taiwan Police Fujian Changtai Guangdong GAC Hunan Nine GAC HNA Academy Chongqing Police Helicopter Link FLEET BREAKDOWN BY WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS* Weight Classification Breakdown - Top Five OEM 284 in Total 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Medium Light Twin Single Total 33 17 50 121 14 1 59 74 Sikorsky AgustaWestland 8 33 14 11 6 31 41 Mil Total Bell Heavy Airbus Helicopters 21 17 46 17 94 29 115 284 *Helicopter Weight Classification Models Heavy Medium Light Twin Single Piston S92A S76 A109 A119 R44 EC225LP Bell429 Bell427 AS350 R22 AS332L1 Bell212 EC135 SA315B 269C-1 AS332L2 AW139 MD902 Bell407 269C Mi-26 AS365N BO-105 Bell206 B-2B Mi-8 AS355N EC130 EN280FX Mi-171 EC155 EC120 Ka32 MD600 Z9A MD500 BK117 MD520 Z-11 EN480B S-333 SW-4 22 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 Fleet Weight Classification Breakdown (Number of Aircraft) 465 in Total Heavy 46 10% Piston 159 34% Medium 103 22% Light Twin 32 7% Single 125 27% Fleet Weight Classification Breakdown (Replacement Cost) Single 12% Piston 2% Light Twin 7% Heavy 35% Medium 44% The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 23 24 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 Heavy Weight Classification Breakdown by Mission (Number of Aircraft) 46 in Total Law Enforcement 1 2% Corporate / Private 1 2% SAR / EMS 8 18% Multi Mission 17 37% Offshore Operations 19 41% Medium Weight Classification Breakdown by Mission (Number of Aircraft) 103 in Total Charter / Other 10 10% Corporate / Private 3 3% Law Enforcement 12 12% Multi Mission 18 17% SAR / EMS 17 16% Offshore Operations 43 42% The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 25 Light Twin Weight Classification Breakdown by Mission (Number of Aircraft) 32 in Total Flight Training 3 9% Corporate / Private 2 6% Multi Mission 7 22% Charter / Other 3 9% Offshore Operations 5 16% Law Enforcement 12 38% Single Weight Classification Breakdown by Mission (Number of Aircraft) 125 in Total Corporate / Private 7 6% Flight Training 5 4% Charter / Other 10 8% Multi Mission 91 73% Law Enforcement 5 4% Offshore Operations 7 5% 26 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 Piston Weight Classification Breakdown by Mission (Number of Aircraft) 159 in Total Corporate / Private 11 7% Flight Club 4 3% Multi Mission 94 59% Flight Training 34 21% Charter / Other 5 3% Law Enforcement 11 7% The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 27 FLEET BREAKDOWN BY AGE DISTRIBUTION* Total Fleet Age Distribution 465 in Total 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 2013 2012 2010 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 1994 1992 1990 1987 1984 1982 1980 1976 1974 1970 0 Multi Mission Fleet Breakdown by Age Distribution 227 in Total 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 2013 2012 2010 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 1994 1992 1990 1987 1984 1982 1980 1976 1974 1970 0 *Age based on year of manufacture 28 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 Flight Training Fleet Breakdown by Age Distribution 42 in Total 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 0 Offshore Operations Fleet Breakdown by Age Distribution 74 in Total 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 2013 2011 2009 2007 2005 2003 2001 1999 1997 1995 1993 1991 1985 1983 1981 1979 0 29 30 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 1987 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 EMS / SAR Fleet Breakdown by Age Distribution 25 in Total 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Law Enforcement Fleet Breakdown by Age Distribution 41 in Total 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 31 Charter / Other Fleet Breakdown by Age Distribution 28 in Total 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 0 Corporate / Private Fleet Breakdown by Age Distribution 24 in Total 6 5 4 3 2 1 32 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 0 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 THE NEAR FUTURE AND TRENDS The civil helicopter industry in Greater China has been growing steadily over the past several years with 2013 achieving a 20% growth rate in terms of the number of helicopters added to the Greater China fleet. Asian Sky Group expects 2014 and 2015 to show high levels of growth as operational barriers are gradually removed, the opening of airspace for civil aviation is accelerated, and as the significant investment in infrastructure begins to pay dividends. ASG’s projection for 2014 is based on actual orders placed, helicopters pending delivery to operators in Greater China, and expected order placements. ASG expects the Greater China market to maintain a 20% growth rate and add 90-100 helicopters during 2014. The total fleet is expected to reach 560 civil helicopters by the end of the year 2014. The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 33 Greater China Total Fleet 2009-2014 – By Numbers 560 600 465 500 383 400 300 323 269 227 200 100 0 2010 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 Greater China Total Fleet 2009-2014 – By Growth Rate 18% 2009 34 19% 2010 20% 2011 21% 20% 2013 2014 19% 2012 The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 Fleet Growth by OEM 2012-2013 2012 2013 Growth 140 120 100 99 35% 32% 121 30% 25% 22% 74 80 15% 56 60 38 41 40 8% 15% 10% 2731 20 20% 5% 0% 0 Airbus Helicopters Sikorsky Bell AgustaWestland Fleet Growth by Mission 2012-2013 2012 2013 Growth 250 32% 227 22% 150 50 30% 26% 186 200 100 35% 25% 14% 74 56 2225 0 17% 20% 15% 14% 1924 3742 39 41 5% 10% 24 28 5% SA RCo EM rp S or at e /P riv at e Fl igh tT ra in La in w g En fo rc em en Ch t ar te r/ Ot he r Of fs ho re Op er at io ns M ut iM iss io n 0% Fleet Growth by Weight Classification 2012-2013 2012 2013 Growth 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 29% 125 15% 103 20% 86 4046 97 159 132 20% 14% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 28 32 5% 0% Heavy Medium Light Twin Single The GREATER CHINA CIVIL HELICOPTER FLEET REPORT - YEAR END 2013 Piston 35 The information contained in this report is provided free of charge for references only. 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