H125 cost of ownership
What does it cost to own and operate the Airbus Helicopters H125? The calculator below estimates annual cost and fully-burdened cost per flight hour, pre-filled with assumptions typical for its class and fully editable to your operation.
- Class
- Helicopters
- Engines
- 1 × Turboshaft
- Seats
- 6
- Max range
- 335 nm
Your assumptions
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Where the money goes (annual)
- Other$1,387,293
- Maintenance$520,000
- Fuel$480,000
- Crew$280,000
- Insurance$90,000
The complete ownership & ROI analysis
The figures above are indicative. The complete model — built on verified data and current market pricing for a specific aircraft, and extended to financing, charter economics, a five-year projection and full ROI, NPV and IRR analysis — is prepared for our members and partners.
5-year ROI projection
Year-by-year cash flow, equity & ROI
Financing & amortization
Down payment, interest, balance owed, true cost of debt
Charter revenue & break-even
Utilisation, occupancy, break-even hours
NPV / IRR + client-ready PDF
Discounted returns and an exportable report
An account shows cost per flight hour and annual cost. Membership adds the five-year ROI, financing, charter economics, NPV/IRR and report exports.
These figures are indicative — class-typical starting values for the H125, not its price or a quotation. A precise, data-backed analysis with current market pricing is available through a HangarMart membership on the H125 page, or prepared with our advisors.
About the H125
The Airbus H125 — long known as the AS350 Ecureuil, or AStar in North America — is the definitive single-engine utility helicopter and the benchmark for aerial work. Its combination of high power margins, hot-and-high performance and a rugged airframe has made it the aircraft of choice for load-lifting, firefighting, powerline and survey work, mountain operations and high-end tourism, and in 2005 an AS350 famously became the only helicopter to land on the summit of Mount Everest.
Powered by a Turbomeca/Safran Arriel 2D engine, it carries up to six and offers a large, flexible cabin and strong external-load capability. Operators value its simplicity, availability and the vast global support network built over decades of production.
The H125 is the right helicopter when the mission demands performance and payload in demanding environments from a single, economical airframe. Operators who need twin-engine redundancy for passenger transport over water or congested areas will step up to an H135 or H145; those whose work is utility, aerial and high-altitude flying consistently return to the H125.
H125 cost of ownership: FAQs
How much does it cost to own a H125?
Total cost of ownership for the H125 depends mostly on how much you fly it. The largest drivers are crew, the engine/maintenance program, fuel, insurance and hangarage. Enter your own annual hours in the calculator above for an estimated annual cost and a fully-burdened cost per flight hour, then talk to our advisors for a precise model built on current market data.
What is the H125's operating cost per flight hour?
Hourly cost is driven by fuel burn, engine and airframe maintenance programs, and reserves. As a helicopters with turboshaft powerplant, the H125 sits in that class's cost band — variable (hourly) costs rise with utilisation while fixed costs are spread across more hours. Use the calculator to see the cost per hour at your expected annual hours.
What are the biggest costs of owning a H125?
Ownership costs split into fixed costs that you pay regardless of flying (crew salaries, insurance, hangar, management and scheduled maintenance reserves) and variable costs that scale with hours flown (fuel, engine-program charges and maintenance). For a helicopters like the H125, crew and the engine program are typically among the largest line items.
Is it cheaper to charter or to own a H125?
At low or variable annual utilisation, chartering or leasing is usually more economical because you avoid the fixed costs of ownership; above a breakeven level of annual hours, owning the H125 tends to win. Model your hours in the calculator, then compare against our charter and leasing options to find your breakeven.
Are these H125 cost figures exact?
No — the defaults are indicative, class-typical starting values, not the price of the H125 or a quotation. They are there so the estimate is sensible for the aircraft's class; adjust every input to your operation. A precise, data-backed ownership model with current market pricing is available through our acquisition advisory team.
Thinking about the H125?
Our advisory team can build a precise ownership model for the H125and tell you, independently, whether it's the right aircraft for your mission.