Rotor Torque

What makes the world go round?
Not your rotorheads, not your MGBs, nope - not even your blades... It could be the best podcast in the aftermarket business... But you KNOW the real answer is Money.
We've looked at this subject before, but it's so important that we've dedicated an entire episode to how it works in the helicopter parts industry. No short change here...

Ever wanted to know what drives the decision behind pricing parts?
We're here to explain all and talk about what we observe within the industry,
This is a must listen for any existing or potential helicopter operator, as we hit the record button for another great episode behind the curtain of the aftermarket.

When is new, not new?
In Episode 41 we're talking about part "conditions". This is a really important subject, which can cause confusion and sometimes even arguments!
It's all about the state of a part, and how it's used on the airworthiness release form. Think about this for example... When a part is "new" - say a Bell 206 rotor blade from 1972 - how long does it stay "new" for?
We dive into this delicate subject so that you can navigate the terms with clarity.

We're back with a special guest episode!
Yes, it's the 40th episode of Rotor Torque (errr... wow!) and we are delighted to have our very our Lilli Seider in the hot seat!
Lilli is one of the founding pillars of Alpine. In this episode, she not only brings insight into her journey into aviation & the emergence of Alpine, but also her role in this special team and her multi-skilled, day-to-day operations.

It's a role that's often misunderstood. Some people see Brokers as unnecessary middlemen, while others rely on them every single day. The reality is rather more interesting!
In this episode of Rotor Torque, Peter explains where Brokers fit into the helicopter aftermarket, why Alpine works closely with many of them, how good brokers add actual value to the supply chain, and why Alpine deliberately chose a different path by investing in inventory rather than simply trading parts.
It's an deep dive into one of the most misunderstood roles in aviation parts - and explains why the industry needs good brokers more than many people realise.