Airbus ACH130
The Airbus ACH130 is a light VIP helicopter with up to six forward-facing seats, a maximum cruising speed of 130 knots and a range of 347 nautical miles.
- Range
- 347nm
- Passengers
- Up to 6 passengers in forward-facing seats
- Speed
- 130 kts
- Cabin
- Cabin with up to six individual seats, large windows and an environment designed for luxury tourism and light executive transport.
Summary
The Airbus ACH130 is one of those helicopters in which the visual experience of the flight matters as much as the displacement itself. It was structured to combine executive use, high-end leisure and premium tourism, with a more open cabin, good external visibility and a layout aimed at passengers who actually occupy the aircraft as customers, guests or family.
Up to 6 forward-facing seats
The configuration improves comfort and perception of quality for passengers.
130 knots maximum cruising speed
Maintains agile movements without losing the premium usage profile.
Large windows
They increase natural light and enhance panoramic flights and executive transfers.
Space and onboard experience
In the cabin, the ACH130 stands out for its arrangement with up to six forward-facing seats and the large windows, which make the environment brighter and reinforce the feeling of space. This type of configuration improves the experience of those flying in the rear, because the seating position, the view and the light input make a real difference on scenic routes, premium transfers and missions where the passenger wants to arrive well, and not just arrive quickly.
What the official numbers show
In terms of numbers, the model delivers a maximum cruising speed of 130 knots, a range of 347 nautical miles and an autonomy of four hours. This package puts the ACH130 in a very practical range for regional travel, connections between properties, resorts, urban centers and operational bases without requiring the structure of larger helicopters.
Reading for the purchasing executive
For the purchasing executive, the ACH130 makes sense when the flight needs to convey comfort, exclusivity and ease of access without migrating to a heavy aircraft. It is a very coherent helicopter for premium corporate use, luxury hotels, transportation of customers and owners who value a well-defined cabin, good visual presentation and more versatile operation.
Aircraft photos
Reference specifications
- Range
- 347nm
- Passengers
- Up to 6 passengers in forward-facing seats
- Speed
- 130 kts
- Cabin
- Cabin with up to six individual seats, large windows and an environment designed for luxury tourism and light executive transport.
- Official page
- www.ach.airbus.com
Manufacturers and visual credits
- Official aircraft page: https://www.ach.airbus.com/en/ach-offerings/helicopters/ACH130
- Airbus ACH130 official page: https://www.ach.airbus.com/en/ach-offerings/helicopters/ACH130
- Airbus ACH130 official brochure: https://www.ach.airbus.com/sites/g/files/jlcbta206/files/2024-05/ach130.pdf