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Rotor Torque

Rotor Torque
Rotor Torque
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    Episode 35 - The Dauphin

    08/06/2026 | 12 mins.
    Let's dive into a specific type! And there's nowhere better to start than the SA 365 Dauphin.
    The machine has seen it all, done it all... and is still going strong! And, here at Alpine, we know it inside-out (quite literally).
    Love helicopters and the industry behind them? Episode 35 begins a fascinating insight into one of the great Legacy machines - and how we as a company support the fleet.
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    Episode 34 - What it takes (Pt2)

    25/05/2026 | 17 mins.
    Let's pick up this fascinating conversation where we left off!
    Episode 34 dives right back into out fireside chat with Peter Lewis, CEO of Alpine, as he discusses what it takes to run a business for 30 years in the top of the helicopter aftermarket.
    it's a brilliant listen!
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    Episode 33 - What it takes...

    11/05/2026 | 23 mins.
    Welcome to Episode 33!
    We sit down with Alpine's Peter Lewis for a fireside chat about what it takes to run a successful parts business.... Not just in today's market but over three decades of industry!
    When someone with 30 years of experience in something talks, it's vital to listen. To find people in today's world with this level of in-depth experience in any genre is golden.
    The one-line gems and the thought-out responses to these on-the-spot questions are just too good to miss!
    So, just push play for a fascinating insight into the rotary industry, with Part 1 covered here (33) and Part 2 coming next (34).
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    Episode 32 - The Buying of Expensive Parts

    27/04/2026 | 15 mins.
    In Episode 32 we analyse the habits and patterns involved in buying part that's at the top of the cost tree.
    There's some interesting nuances around this topic and certainly a lot of human psychology attached to this episode!
    So join us as we unpack the thought process of buying from distributors and stockists versus OEMs and airframers... And the invisible price ceiling that customers levy against their decisions.
    Another great listen on what goes on behind the scenes in the helicopter parts world... Just hit play!
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    Episode 31 - Advertising

    13/04/2026 | 16 mins.
    What does it mean to advertise nowadays? What's working and why for the helicopter industry?
    As ever, Rotor Torque examines a topic from an industry insiders' point of view, with Episode 31 taking a look into the mechanics of industry advertising.
    Magazines, online, word of mouth - how does Alpine decide where, when & with whom to advertise... Just push play!
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About Rotor Torque
The helicopter industry insider podcast! We’ll be delving into the rotary world of aviation & the aerospace support network that keeps the airframes flying.
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