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Airbus ACH130 (H130) Charter

The premium single-engine helicopter. Enclosed tail rotor, quietest in class, and a spacious eight-seat cabin. The definitive VIP shuttle from downtown to airport, mountain and yacht.

RANGE
643 km
MAX PAX
7
TOP SPEED
134 kt
CABIN H.
1.3 m
Airbus ACH130 (H130) exterior

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Overview

The Airbus ACH130 (H130) at a glance

The ACH130 seats seven passengers plus one pilot in a spacious two-plus-five configuration with panoramic windows and premium leather. Range of 320 nm and cruise of 130 kt make it ideal for short repositioning missions: heliport to airport, city to mountain resort, harbor to yacht. Over 800 H130s in service.
Specifications

Airbus ACH130 (H130) specifications & fast facts

Range
643 km
Passengers
7
Top speed
134 kt
Cabin height
1.3 m
Cabin width
1.87 m
Manufacturer
Airbus Corporate Helicopters
Years produced
2012-present
Engines
1 x Safran Arriel 2D turboshaft (952 shp)
Passengers (typical)
4
Passengers (max)
7
Crew
1 pilot
Range (nm)
347 nm (643 km)
Cruise speed
134 kt (248 km/h)
Max altitude
23,000 ft
Cabin length
2.19 m (7.19 ft)
Cabin volume
131 cu ft
Baggage
39 cu ft
Lavatories
0
Galley
None
Flight attendant
Not typical
Wi-Fi
Not available
Cabin floorplan

Airbus ACH130 (H130) cabin layout

Cabin height 1.3 m · Width 1.87 m · Seats up to 7

Cabin floorplan of the Airbus ACH130 (H130)
Scale cabin floorplan of the Airbus Corporate Helicopters ACH130 (H130).
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Airbus ACH130 (H130)

Charter rate (USD/hr)
$2,000 to 3,500
North American operators
List price, new
~$3.7M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$1.6 to 2.5M
5-8 year old aircraft
Crew required
1 pilot

The quietest single-engine VIP helicopter in its class thanks to its Fenestron shrouded tail rotor, making it the standard choice for noise-sensitive Riviera and resort helipads. Best for short scenic transfers, yacht-to-shore hops and airport connections.

Compare

Airbus ACH130 (H130) vs. similar helicopters

How the Airbus ACH130 (H130) stacks up against the other helicopters we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Airbus ACH130 (H130) This model 606 km 7 140 kt 1.28 × 1.75 m The premium single-engine. Fenestron enclosed tail rotor keeps it the quietest in class. Seven VIP seats. Ideal for airport, mountain and yacht transfers up to 90 minutes.
Airbus ACH145 (H145 5-blade) 650 km 9 153 kt 1.35 × 1.6 m Premium light twin. Five-blade main rotor for smoothness; IFR and offshore capable. Nine VIP seats. The default choice for demanding all-weather twin missions.
Leonardo AW139 566 km 15 165 kt 1.44 × 2.13 m 15-passenger twin-turbine. Category A performance for elevated helipads; the industry benchmark for VVIP transfers of up to an hour.
Bell 429 GlobalRanger 687 km 8 155 kt 1.32 × 1.79 m Premium light-medium twin. Flat-floor cabin, rear clamshell doors, single-pilot IFR. North American light-twin standard for corporate and air-medical missions.

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Gallery

Airbus ACH130 (H130) photos

Typical missions

Popular Airbus ACH130 (H130) routes

Nice (heliport) → Monaco 0h 07m
New York (Manhattan heliport) → New York (Teterboro) 0h 08m
Geneva → Courchevel 0h 35m
London (Battersea) → London (Farnborough) 0h 15m
Questions

Airbus ACH130 (H130) FAQ

How is the H130 quieter than other single-engines?
The Fenestron enclosed tail rotor eliminates the loud blade-slap that main-plus-tail-rotor helicopters produce. Combined with a low main rotor tip speed, external noise is 6 to 8 dB below competitors.
Single-engine on a VIP transfer?
The H130 uses Category A performance rules where required and its safety record is well-established. That said, some operators mandate twin-engine helicopters over water; check with JetAlto before booking overwater legs.
Range and useful missions?
320 nm range at 130 kt. Ideal for point-to-point transfers within 90 minutes.
Where is it manufactured?
Airbus Helicopters plant at Marignane, France. Corporate completions may be done at Airbus Corporate Helicopters facilities in Donauwörth, Germany.
Runway or heliport?
Neither runway nor prepared surface required. It can land on any level surface with sufficient rotor clearance.