How many civil Turbine Helicopters are there in the world today?

There are approximately 40,000 civil Turbine Helicopters in operation worldwide. In early 2020, Honeywell Aerospace forecast an additional 4,100 to be delivered by the end of 2024.

Which country has the most Civil Helicopters in the world?

There are 6,100 civil helicopters registered in the United States, according to JETNET data in November 2021. There are 5,080 additional civil helicopters are based in Europe.

What is the most popular civil Turbine Helicopter model?

The Bell 206 Jet Ranger is the most popular helicopter model. Bell Helicopter produced 2,510 units for this aircraft (per JETNET data in November 2021).

How fast do Turbine Helicopters fly?

Turbine Helicopters fly an average 130-140kts per hour, based on specifications data for over 130 helicopter models by Conklin & de Decker. However, the speed on any given flight will be impacted by payload, the range required, and other factors, on a trip-by-trip basis.

How safe are Helicopters to fly?

In November 2021 the fatal US helicopter accident rate per 100,000 flight hours was 0.74, according to the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST). The USHST says this trend has improved steadily in the US over the past 30 years. As with all types of aircraft, the continued improvement in helicopter flying safety depends on the practices of the operator, ultimately.