EUROCOPTER AS350 SERIES

Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil / Airbus H125 Helicopters for Sale

The Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil — now marketed as the Airbus Helicopters H125 — is the world's most widely-operated single-engine turbine helicopter, with more than 5,000 examples built and operating across every continent and virtually every climate zone on Earth. Its combination of remarkable power-to-weight ratio, exceptional high-altitude performance, spacious six-seat cabin, and the legendary reliability of the Turbomeca Arriel turboshaft engine has made it the default choice for an extraordinary range of missions: air tours at the Grand Canyon and over Everest Base Camp, heliskiing operations in the Rockies and the Alps, offshore crew transfers in Brazil's pre-salt fields, powerline patrol across Australian outback, law enforcement in European cities, and EMS operations from Alaska to New Zealand. No other single-engine turbine helicopter serves such a breadth of missions in such diverse conditions.

The AS350 Family

• AS350B — Original production Ecureuil with Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine. Established the type's reputation for performance and reliability.
• AS350B1 — Uprated Arriel 1D engine, higher gross weight, improved hot-and-high capability.
• AS350B2 — Arriel 1D1 engine with FADEC, increased power and improved performance margins.
• AS350B3 / B3e — The definitive Ecureuil, with Arriel 2B1 engine, full FADEC, and glass cockpit options. Outstanding high-altitude performance — the B3 variant summited Mount Everest in 2005.
• Airbus H125 — Current production designation of the AS350B3e, with Arriel 2D engine and modern Helionix avionics suite.

High-Altitude Performance — The AS350's Defining Advantage

No production single-engine helicopter approaches the AS350B3's performance at altitude. With a certificated ceiling above 23,000 feet and demonstrated landings on the world's highest peaks, the Ecureuil is the undisputed leader for mountain operations where density altitude severely compromises competing types. Heliskiing operators, mountain rescue organizations, Himalayan expedition support providers, and high-altitude construction projects worldwide specify the AS350B3 or H125 because nothing else can do what it does at the altitudes they require.

Market Depth and Pre-Owned Value

The AS350 pre-owned market is the most liquid single-engine turbine market outside the Bell 206 family, with thousands of examples actively traded worldwide. Arriel engine enrollment on Safran HEngines' Service Plus program provides budget predictability and strong resale value. Parts availability is outstanding, and the global network of AS350-experienced mechanics and MRO facilities ensures that maintenance is accessible regardless of where the aircraft operates.

Find Your AS350 or H125 on Airplane Trade

Airplane Trade lists the full AS350 family — from early AS350B examples through the current H125 — from verified sellers worldwide. Air tour configurations, heliskiing variants, EMS-equipped examples, law enforcement aircraft, and pristine personal use helicopters are all represented. Browse our listings today and connect directly with sellers who can document every hour and every component of their aircraft's history.