Helicopter Airbus H130

The H130 is a tourism and VIP single-engine helicopter (from 2001): a spacious seven-seat cabin with panoramic glazing, an Arriel 2D engine and a range of about 600 km. A shrouded fenestron in place of a tail rotor makes it one of the quietest in class — the H130 is chosen by sightseeing operators at the Grand Canyon and Niagara. There is no flight attendant or hot meal service. There is no in-flight baggage access — bags are loaded on the ground. On short hops it typically flies routes such as Geneva–Courchevel · Nice–Saint-Tropez · Milan–Portofino. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Guide figures for the Airbus H130: average pre-owned price — $2.2M; new — $3.5M. Running costs at 300–400 h/year — about $558K/year, or $1,395 per flight hour. The final figure depends on year, hours flown, engine-programme status and configuration. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

It is the largest maker of civil helicopters — about half of world deliveries. The range covers every task: single-engine H125 and H130 for 4–6 passengers, light twins H135 and H145, medium H155 and H175, and the newest H160. For private clients there is the ACH (Airbus Corporate Helicopters) VIP line with custom cabins. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

The H125 is the workhorse for transfers up to 600 km: 5 passengers, high-altitude pads, charter from ~$2,000/hour. The H145 is twin-engine, cleared over cities and water, seats 8, for medical and night missions. The H160 is the VIP flagship: 8 passengers in a panoramic-glazed cabin, ~850 km range and markedly lower noise thanks to Blue Edge blades. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

The H125 is one of the most liquid helicopters in the world: a ten-year-old machine keeps 70–80% of a new one's price (a new one is ~$4M), and market exposure rarely exceeds six months. The reason is a huge fleet, cheap parts and versatility: the same helicopter works in VIP transport, air ambulance and tourism. Twin H135/H145 hold value slightly less, but steadily. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

The Safran Arriel engines on the H125/H130/H135 have logged over 50 million flight hours — with an overhaul interval up to 4,000 hours. The Airbus Helicopters service network covers over 150 countries; in the CIS and Central Asia, authorised centres operate in Kazakhstan, the UAE and Turkey, so scheduled maintenance does not require ferrying the helicopter to Europe. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Start from two numbers: the length of your typical route and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 people — a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km — a midsize jet; nonstop intercontinental — a long-range jet. Then adjust for short runways, baggage volume and sleeping berths. We'll match a model to your profile and calculate the ownership economics. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

A new aircraft means a factory warranty and a 1–3-year queue, but the price is at its peak. A pre-owned aircraft means immediate delivery and a price 30–60% lower, while engine time and history matter. For most buyers a fresh 3–7-year-old aircraft is optimal: the main depreciation has happened and plenty of life remains. We cost both options. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.