Helicopter Airbus H225

The Airbus H225 is a twin-engine helicopter seating 19: 820 km range, 262 km/h cruise. In production since 2004. Pre-owned from $12,000,000; charter from $9,000 per flight hour.

Manufacturer specifications: Airbus Helicopters

Rental price

$ 9 000

Purchase price

$ 12 000 000

Seats

262

Speed, km/h

820

Range, km

Trunk volume, m³

Suitcases

$9 000

Rental price

Technical specifications

Type of aircraft

Helicopter

Cabin size

Cabin width, m

1.97

Cabin length, m

5.6

Cabin height, m

1.44

Cabin volume, m³

Luggage compartment volume, m³

Aircraft size

Aircraft length, m

19.5

Aircraft height, m

4.97

Wingspan, m

16.2

Advantages of aircraft

820 km range

Covers the region's typical legs nonstop.

Cabin for 19

Configured for business transport. Baggage hold — 3 m³.

Safran Makila 2A1 engines

A proven powerplant with predictable economics. Direct cost benchmark is $3,222 per hour; an hourly program locks costs in.

262 km/h cruise, 5,900 m ceiling

Flying above traffic and turbulence cuts trip time.

Thales avionics

Reduces crew workload; the suite meets current requirements.

Liquidity and support

A large global fleet and the Airbus Helicopters service network sustain heavy-class residual values.

Popular destinations

Nice - Monaco

Flight range (km) – 30
Flight time: 00:07
Cost: 3500

Geneva - Courchevel

Flight range (km) – 120
Flight time: 00:27
Cost: 4000

London - Oxford

Flight range (km) – 90
Flight time: 00:21
Cost: 3500

Cannes - Saint-Tropez

Flight range (km) – 40
Flight time: 00:09
Cost: 3500

Paris - Deauville

Flight range (km) – 180
Flight time: 00:41
Cost: 6000

Commercial data

France

Country of manufacture

2004

Start of production

as of present.

End of production

—

Price of a new aircraft ($)

12 000 000

Price of a used aircraf ($)

3 222

Flight hour cost ($)

Hot Section Inspection (HSI) (hours)

by condition

Overhaul interval (hours)

100 hours / 1 year

A-Check Interval

300 hours / 2 years

B-Check Interval

600 hours / 6 years

C-Check Interval

1200 hours / 12 years

D-Check interval

Aircraft operating costs

Approximate costs calculated for the flight duration listed below

Variable Costs (USD) / hour	200 hours	400 hours	600 hours	800 hours
Engine programs	279	279	279	279
Airframe programs	-	-	-	-
APU/Propeller Programs	-	-	-	-
Maintenance cost	371	371	371	371
Fuel cost (at $950/ton price)	789	789	789	789
Takeoff, landing, handling fees	139	130	121	111
Navigation	56	56	56	56
Additional crew costs	42	60	74	74
Other costs	139	121	102	84
Amount of variable costs	1 815	1 806	1 792	1 764
Fixed costs / Year
Crew salary	106 798	153 231	199 665	199 665
Engineer's salary	-	-	-	-
Crew training	18 573	27 860	37 147	37 147
Software and navigation	9 287	9 287	9 287	9 287
Insurance	23 217	23 217	23 217	23 217
Parking	11 144	11 144	11 144	11 144
Management fee	78 009	78 009	78 009	78 009
CAMP	11 144	11 144	11 144	11 144
Technical management	66 865	66 865	66 865	66 865
Other costs	139 301	185 735	232 169	278 602
Total fixed costs	464 338	566 492	668 647	715 080
TOTAL expenses	827 338	1 288 892	1 743 847	2 126 280
TOTAL price per flight hour	4 137	3 222	2 906	2 658

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Purpose of aircraft:

Short business trips: a small but comfortable aircraft such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+ or Embraer Phenom 300E is suitable for business meetings.
Family/friends vacations: if you are traveling with a large group of people on a medium distance, choose more spacious models, such as Bombardier Challenger 605 or Gulfstream G450.
Transcontinental flights: for long flights, you need an aircraft with long range and sleeping places, such as the Bombardier Global 6000 or Gulfstream G650ER.

Number of passengers:

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Distance and route:

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Budget:

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Frequently asked questions

Airbus H225: what is it and what to check before buying?

The Airbus H225 is a helicopter by Airbus Helicopters (France), in production since 2004. It seats 19, with 820 km range, a 262 km/h cruise and two Safran Makila 2A1 engines. When buying, a heavy twin-engine helicopter for offshore and long missions. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

How much does a Airbus H225 cost: purchase and upkeep?

For the Airbus H225: a used-market price of $12M. At 300–400 h/year, running cost is about $1.3M/yr, or $3,223/h. The final figure depends on year, hours and condition. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

What is Airbus Helicopters known for and what is its range?

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.

Which Airbus helicopter to choose: H125, H145 or H160?

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.

How well do Airbus helicopters hold value on the pre-owned market?

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.

How reliable are Airbus helicopters and what about servicing?

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.

How do you choose an aircraft to buy for your needs?

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.

New aircraft or pre-owned — which is the better buy?

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.

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