Rotor Torque

Episode 37 sees us dive into the vital work of Distributors. Parts availability is where the buck stops... And Distributors are the absolute key to every single successful operation.We talk about why they are essential to the aftermarket chain and the significant responsibility that carries.

We just can't get enough of the Dauphin!Concluding our deep dive into this ubiquitous, industrious helicopter, we look at the fleet today, and the supply chain keeping this legacy machine working hard around the world.The 365 Dauphin may not grab the headlines, but we are a huge fan here at Alpine! Just hit Play to hear why.Love the Dauphin? Want a deep dive into another type that we support?...

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.

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!

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...

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...

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!

Well where do we start with introducing this special episode? We were delighted to welcome Martin Stucki to our 30th Episode, which contains so much helicopter industry gold!Martin is the owner and CEO of Marenco AG an engineering, design and production company based in Switzerland, as well as owner of Linth Air Service and FBO at Mollis airfield. But Martin is probably best known as the designer...

To stock or not to stock, that is the question... It's time for a deep dive into economics as Episode 29 takes a look at calculating ownership costs.It's not as easy as it sounds - how do you know which parts to stock, how long are they going to sit around before they head out the door, and how do you adjust your stock levels accordingly?Alpine's Peter Lewis has all the answers (and a special...

...And it didn't like it!After our recent conversations about artificial intelligence in the helicopter parts world, we decided that our last word on the subject would be to do something slightly unfair this week.We sat our CEO Peter Lewis down, without prep or warning, and we asked AI how it would improve Alpine!Then Peter judged the answers…(PS. If you are a robot or AI listening to this, then...