The Airbus Helicopters H125, previously the Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil, or Squirrel, is a single-engine light utility helicopter designed and originally manufactured by the French corporation Aérospatiale, and later by Eurocopter, now Airbus Helicopters.

The H125-series helicopters have broken world records throughout their career. In 2005, the AS350 B3 set the world record for the highest-altitude landing and takeoff, performed on Mount Everest at 8,848 metres (29,029 feet) – a title still held today.

The Airbus Helicopters H125, also known as the Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil (or Squirrel), and marketing in North America as the AStar, is a single-engine light utility helicopter. It was originally designed and manufactured by Aérospatiale and Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) in France.

Apr 4, 2025 · The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) Model AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, AS350D, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, AS355NP, EC130B4, and EC130T2 helicopters. ... MCAI-2023-00366-R; improve particle detection for main gearboxes (MGBs) Model AS350 Docket ID …

Jun 23, 2023 · To show what makes the AS350 B2 a great choice for Rainbow, I’ll take you through a tour flight from start to finish so you can learn all about this remarkable aircraft. A. This AS350 B2 has...

39,000 flight hours on an in-service AS350 B2 (fleet leader of the in-service Airbus Helicopters fleet)

Oct 15, 2018 · The Airbus AS350, a single-engine light utility helicopter, provides superior transport with minimal noise and is often used for utility work, corporate transport, aerial law enforcement, electronic news gathering and as a photography/videography platform.

The Airbus AS350B is a single-engine light utility variant of the Eurocopter AS350 helicopter. Its predecessor--originally designed and manufactured in France--was introduced to the market in 1974. The AS350B was designed for international sale …

Detailed information, specs, features, operating cost, seating, cockpit and price of the Eurocopter AS350 Helicopter.

The multipurpose, single-engine AS350 B2, powered by a 732 shp (546 kW) Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine, has an outstanding proven track record. Its flexibility and low acquisition cost have made it a very sought-after helicopter capable of performing a wide range of missions, including passenger transportation, aerial work,