Airbus AS350 Écureuil
“The Airbus AS350 Écureuil is one of the most versatile single-engine helicopters, offering agility, reliability and comfort for both leisure and business flights, with the ability to access remote alpine and coastal destinations.”
Introduction & Fun Facts
The Airbus AS350 Écureuil (also known as the H125 in its latest version) is a workhorse of the skies, widely used for VIP transport, aerial work and sightseeing. Known for its light weight, impressive performance and ability to operate in high-altitude environments, the Écureuil is especially popular in alpine regions and coastal transfers.
Its compact size, smooth ride and reliability make it a favorite for short luxury hops to resorts, helipads, and destinations unreachable by fixed-wing aircraft.
Cabin & Comfort
Seats, 5 passengers with 1 pilot, or 4 passengers with 2 pilots
Cabin Dimensions, 2.35 m (7 ft 9 in) length × 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) width × 1.25 m (4 ft 1 in) height
Luggage Capacity, up to 4 medium soft suitcases or alpine sports gear such as skis
Layout, VIP seating arrangement with panoramic views
Lavatory, None
The cabin is practical yet comfortable, featuring large windows for sightseeing and excellent visibility, making it one of the most frequently used helicopters for private alpine transfers.
Performance & Specs
Range, 660 km (≈ 410 mi, 356 nm), about 2 to 2.5 hours of flight
Cruising Speed, 245 km/h (≈ 152 mph)
Engine, Single-engine (Turbomeca Arriel series in most variants)
Take off Distance, Vertical take off and landing (VTOL), requires helipad or open landing zone
Maximum Ceiling, 4,600 m (15,100 ft)
Popular Routes & Prices
The AS350 Écureuil is a popular choice for short luxury transfers to ski resorts and coastal hotspots.
Geneva to Courchevel, from 3,800 EUR
Zermatt to Lausanne, from 3,500 EUR
Cannes to Saint-Tropez, from 3,600 EUR
Prices are indicative, subject to helicopter positioning, weather and seasonality.
Why Choose the AS350 Écureuil
Highly versatile with proven reliability
Excellent performance in mountainous and high-altitude areas
Large windows for scenic flights and transfers
Cost-effective compared to larger twin-engine helicopters
Technical Data
Aircraft Type, Single-engine helicopter
Manufacturer, Airbus Helicopters
Range, 660 km (410 mi, 356 nm)
Cruise Speed, 245 km/h (152 mph)
Seats, 5 passengers with 1 pilot, or 4 passengers with 2 pilots
Cabin Dimensions, 2.35 m × 1.62 m × 1.25 m (7 ft 9 in × 5 ft 4 in × 4 ft 1 in)
Luggage Capacity, up to 4 medium soft suitcases or alpine sports gear
Lavatory, None