What Rotortrade does

Rotortrade is a Singapore-incorporated global dealership specializing in the acquisition, resale, and distribution of pre-owned helicopters, founded in December 2012 by Philippe Lubrano. The company operates 12 wholly owned dealership offices across five continents — covering Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Oceania — and is the sole global distributor of Leonardo pre-owned helicopters and an authorized reseller for Airbus pre-owned civil helicopters in the Middle East and Africa. Its service offering spans helicopter sourcing and sales, exclusive buy/sell mandates, proprietary valuations, Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs with OEM partners (Leonardo, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Safran Helicopter Engines), spare parts procurement, and EASA/FAA Part 145 certified MRO facilities in Tallard (France), La Ciotat (France), and Latrobe (Pennsylvania, USA).

The business model rests on three revenue pillars: (1) transaction fees and commissions on helicopter buy/sell mandates; (2) professional services revenue from MRO operations, inspections, and entry-into-service support; and (3) recurring managed services revenue through RotorLease, a dedicated helicopter leasing platform offering operating and financial leases with 1–7 year tenures. Pricing is quote-based, customized to aircraft type, age, configuration, and transaction complexity. Proprietary technology includes the RT Index and RT 360° Market Pulse — market intelligence tools providing supply-demand equilibrium analysis across helicopter models — which function as differentiators rather than AI-driven systems.

Rotortrade's customer base is enterprise-diversified across Emergency Medical Services, offshore energy, VIP/corporate transport, utility/public service, and charter segments. The company is 100% owned by The Helicopter Company (THC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), which acquired a 51% stake in October 2021 and completed full acquisition in June 2023. In 2025, Rotortrade reported more than 50% revenue growth and 35% year-over-year transaction increase, with Airbus and Leonardo platforms representing more than 90% of completed transactions and APAC plus MEA regions contributing more than 40% of revenue and profit.

Name

Rotortrade

Legal name

Rotortrade Services Pte Ltd

Website

https://rotortrade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rotortrade is a Singapore-based global dealership distributing pre-owned helicopters across 12 wholly owned offices in 30+ countries, operating as the sole global distributor of Leonardo pre-owned helicopters and an authorized Airbus pre-owned reseller, with integrated MRO, leasing (RotorLease), and Certified Pre-Owned programs serving EMS, offshore, VIP, and government operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Helicopter Sales (Buy/Sell Mandates): Rotortrade earns revenue through transaction fees on helicopter sales and acquisitions. The company manages exclusive mandates for sellers seeking to dispose of helicopters and buyers sourcing specific aircraft, leveraging global inventory and market access.
2. Professional Services & MRO: Revenue from maintenance, repair, and operations support services through EASA and FAA Part 145 certified MRO facilities in France (Tallard) and USA (Latrobe), plus spare parts sales.
3. Helicopter Leasing (RotorLease): Operating leases (dry leases) and financial leases structured as lease-to-purchase agreements through RotorLease subsidiary, with tenures ranging from 1 year to 5-7 year mid-term agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rotortrade is a global dealer and distributor of pre-owned helicopters, operating 12 fully owned offices worldwide. Its core service is end-to-end helicopter trading — sourcing, marketing, valuations, pre-purchase inspections, financing/lease arrangements, logistics, certification, and entry-into-service support — backed by Certified Pre-Owned programs with OEMs (Leonardo, Airbus, Safran, Pratt & Whitney Canada) and EASA/FAA Part 145 certified MRO facilities in France and the USA. Complementary offerings include spare parts distribution and structured helicopter leasing through its U.S.-based RotorLease platform.

Product overview

Rotortrade is a global helicopter dealership offering a comprehensive portfolio of services centered around pre-owned helicopter trading. The core offering consists of Helicopter Global Sourcing & Sales, supported by RT Mandates for exclusive buy/sell mandates providing end-to-end transaction management. The company provides Certified Pre-Owned helicopters as a differentiator, alongside complementary services including proprietary valuations, spare parts procurement, and MRO facilities in France and the USA. The three-pillar business model covers Helicopter Sales, Maintenance Services (RT MRO), and Financing Solutions (RotorLease). Market intelligence is delivered through the RT 360° Market Pulse and RT Index proprietary tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Certified Pre-Owned: Rotortrade's certified pre-owned helicopter program offering warranties and training for selected helicopters
• RT 360° Market Pulse
• RT Index
• RT Mandates
• RotorLease

Products and services

• Helicopter Global Sourcing & Sales Rotortrade's primary service offering involving global acquisition and resale of pre-owned helicopters across all major manufacturers including Airbus, Leonardo, and Bell. Customers include helicopter operators, governments, and private buyers seeking helicopters with reduced OEM lead time.
• RT Mandates Exclusive buy-side and sell-side mandates providing end-to-end transaction support for helicopter operators, governments, and corporate buyers. Mandates cover helicopter sourcing, proprietary valuations, pre-purchase inspections, asset repossession, trade-ins, brand new helicopter program management, entry-into-service support, spares procurement, MRO management, and freight logistics.
• Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Helicopters The only helicopter dealership providing nose-to-tail Certified Pre-Owned helicopters, offering selected helicopters and turbines with added warranties and training in partnership with Leonardo, Pratt & Whitney Canada, and Safran Helicopter Engines. Differentiator providing enhanced value creation for EMS, Utility, and VIP segment buyers.
• RT MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) EASA Part 145 and FAA Part 145 certified MRO facilities providing maintenance, importation, reassembly, conversions, and certification support. Operations include the Tallard facility (France, Airbus-approved, opened 2024) and the Latrobe facility (Pennsylvania, USA) supporting North America, with a third MRO planned for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• RotorLease Dedicated U.S.-based structured helicopter leasing platform offering operating leases (dry leases) and financial leases (lease-to-purchase), primarily focused on Airbus H145 and Leonardo AW139 platforms with tenures ranging from 1 year to 5-7 year mid-term agreements. Operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Rotortrade.
• Spare Parts Diverse stock of spare parts and tools for Super Puma Family (AS350), AS365 N2 (Dauphin), and general aircraft models distributed globally through Rotortrade's supply chain management operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% successful mandates within agreed timeframe
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• SKYTRAC Systems Ltd.majorTechnology or Integration · 10 March 2026Strategic technical partnership covering Europe, United States, and Middle East. Rotortrade MRO facilities designated as authorized SKYTRAC Service Centers. Includes authorized resale of SKYTRAC avionics, certified installation services, and regional stocking for AOG spares. LOI signed for development of STC for SKYTRAC's next-generation SDL broadband satellite communication system.
• GarminmajorTechnology or Integration · 9 March 2026Rotortrade MRO Latrobe appointed official Garmin dealership, authorized to provide certified installation, integration, and technical support for Garmin's avionics portfolio including cockpit modernizations, glass cockpit upgrades, and integrated flight deck solutions.
• Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company (SILZ)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025SILZ is developer and operator of Saudi Arabia's first Special Integrated Logistics Zone. Partnership for development of Rotortrade Helipark in Riyadh, aligned with Vision 2030 and National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
• Leonardo Helicopter DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotortrade is the sole global distributor of Leonardo pre-owned helicopters, with a long-standing partnership since 2013. Leonardo can count on Rotortrade's full availability, technical competencies, and long experience along the entire process.
• Airbus HelicopterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized reseller for Airbus pre-owned civil helicopters (RT MEA). Airbus platforms represent over 90% of Rotortrade's completed transactions. Also partner in CPO program.
• Safran Helicopter EnginescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint pre-purchase inspection program for pre-owned helicopter engines launched in 2015. Safran and Rotortrade collaborate on Certified Pre-Owned Engine Program since 2017.
• Pratt & Whitney CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntroduced P&WC Certified Pre-Owned Engine Program in 2017, providing market-leading engine certification for pre-owned helicopters.
• Jonsen IslandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLifestyle brand partnership including custom EC120 helicopter completed at Rotortrade's MRO in Tallard, and capsule collection presented at VERTICON 2026.
• Helicopter Alliance A.SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to expand UH-60 Black Hawk sales through joint collaboration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves22 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• HeliFlite: Private helicopter charter and fractional ownership company serving the US East Coast with a fleet of modern Sikorsky and AgustaWestland helicopters. Adjacent to Rotortrade's VIP customer segment.

Others

• Airbus Helicopters: OEM partner and primary helicopter supplier; represents over 90% of Rotortrade's completed transactions. Functions as a critical supplier and authorized reseller partner rather than direct competitor.
• Safran Helicopter Engines: Engine OEM and Certified Pre-Owned Engine Program partner with Rotortrade since 2017. Functions as a critical supplier and technical partner for engine-related pre-owned transactions.
• Bell (Textron): Major helicopter OEM producing the Bell 429 and other platforms that appear in Rotortrade's inventory. Functions as a supplier rather than a direct competitor in the pre-owned marketplace.
• Leonardo Helicopters: OEM partner and exclusive pre-owned helicopter supplier to Rotortrade since 2013. Functions as Rotortrade's sole global distributor partner for Leonardo's pre-owned fleet rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Milestone Aviation: One of the world's largest helicopter leasing companies, providing operating leases to helicopter operators globally. Directly comparable to Rotortrade's RotorLease subsidiary for the leasing arm of the business.
• StandardAero: Major independent MRO provider for helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft with global facilities. Directly comparable to Rotortrade's EASA/FAA Part 145 MRO operations in Tallard and Latrobe.
• Waypoint Leasing: Helicopter leasing company (now part of Milestone Aviation/AerCap) that competed in the same operating and finance lease space as RotorLease, particularly for offshore and EMS markets.
• SkyTech International: Helicopter and aircraft brokerage firm specializing in pre-owned turbine aircraft sales and acquisitions. Directly comparable to Rotortrade's core dealership and mandate business.
• LCI Aviation: Leading helicopter and aircraft leasing company with a substantial helicopter portfolio serving offshore, EMS, and VIP operators. Competes directly with RotorLease in the helicopter leasing market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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