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The Airbus H125. Six seats. One unforgettable adventure.
Brisbane’s longest-running helicopter company just got bigger. The Airbus H125 — the most capable single-engine helicopter on the market — joins our fleet at Archerfield, ready to carry the whole crew. Up to six passengers in one aircraft. One pilot. Zero compromises on the view.
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BUILT FOR THE WHOLE CREW
Bigger groups. One aircraft. One incredible memory.
Until now, larger groups in Brisbane often had to split across two aircraft to share the experience — which meant two flight slots, separate departures, and missing the moment together. The H125 changes that.
6 — passengers, one pilot, one shared sky. Every seat has a window, every guest is in the same memory.
- Family scenic flights — bring the kids, the grandparents, and still have a seat spare for the in-laws.
- Wedding parties — the bride, groom and wedding party all arrive together in style.
- Corporate group transfers — fly your full team to a winery, golf course or coastal resort in a single trip.
- Big-night-out charters — birthdays, hens’, bucks’, anniversaries — keep the group together from take-off to landing.
- Photographers and film crews — bring more gear, more crew, more angles, fewer trips.
FULL SPECIFICATIONS
The numbers behind the Airbus H125.
Powered by Safran’s Arriel 2D engine and engineered by Airbus Helicopters, the H125 is the most popular single-engine helicopter in the world for one reason — it does more, in more places, more reliably than anything else in its class.
| CAPACITY | |
| Pilots + passengers | 1 + 6 (or 2 + 4) |
| Useful load | 1,075 kg / 2,373 lb |
| Cabin volume | 3.00 m³ / 105.94 cu ft |
| Cabin access | 2 wide sliding doors |
| Baggage compartments | 3 separate areas |
| Seating | All forward-facing |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Fast cruise speed at MTOW | 252 km/h / 136 kts |
| Maximum range | 630 km / 340 NM |
| Maximum endurance | 4 hr 27 min |
| Max altitude | 7,010 m / 23,000 ft |
| Hover ceiling OGE @ MTOW | 3,871 m / 12,700 ft |
| Hover ceiling IGE @ MTOW | 4,420 m / 14,500 ft |
| POWERPLANT & WEIGHTS | |
| Engine | Safran Arriel 2D |
| Take-off power | 710 kW / 952 shp |
| Max take-off weight (MTOW) | 2,370 kg / 5,225 lb |
| Max take-off (external load) | 2,800 kg / 6,173 lb |
| External sling capacity | 1,400 kg / 3,086 lb |
| Standard fuel capacity | 425 kg / 937 lb |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Rotor diameter | 10.69 m / 35.07 ft |
| D-value (overall length) | 12.94 m / 42.45 ft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| Family | Ecureuil (Squirrel) |
| Configuration | Single-engine turbine |
| Predecessor designation | AS350 B3e |
| OPERATING ENVELOPE | |
| Temperature range | −40°C to +50°C |
| Avionics | VEMD digital flight display |
| Visibility kit | Dual roof windows available |
| High-altitude record | Mt Everest summit (8,848 m) |
| Global fleet hours | 31.9+ million |
| Operating base | Archerfield, Brisbane |
Specifications sourced from Airbus Helicopters official technical data. Real-world payload, range and endurance figures will vary based on seating configuration, weather, fuel load, ambient temperature and operating altitude. Final mission planning is always confirmed with our flight operations team prior to your flight.
THREE WAYS TO FLY
Configure the H125 to your group.
The H125’s flexible cabin reconfigures in minutes. Whether you’re a couple chasing privacy on a sunset flight or a six-strong group heading to a winery for the day, we’ll set the aircraft up for the experience you want.
4 Passengers + 1 Pilot — VIP & Private
Maximum comfort and legroom for smaller groups. Ideal for executive transfers, private celebrations, and proposal flights where space and intimacy matter.
5 Passengers + 1 Pilot — Standard Charter (most popular)
The sweet spot for charter work. Five generous, forward-facing seats with ample legroom — perfect for families, small wedding parties, and corporate teams.
6 Passengers + 1 Pilot — Group Scenic
The reason we bought it. Six passengers, every seat with a window, every guest in the moment together. Maximum value per person on group scenic flights and tours.
WHERE THE H125 SHINES IN QUEENSLAND
Missions made for six.
With the H125 now in our hangar, every signature V2 experience just got an upgrade — from group scenic tours over Moreton Bay to executive day-trips up the Sunshine Coast.
01. Group scenic flights over Brisbane & the bay
CBD orbits, Story Bridge fly-bys, Moreton Bay turquoise-water circuits, Stradbroke Island runs and Glasshouse Mountains routes — all six of you, one aircraft, one shared experience.
02. Wedding helicopter charters
Land the bride, groom and the entire wedding party at the venue together. Perfect for vineyards, beach ceremonies, hinterland lodges and any reception with space to land.
03. Winery & golf day-trips
Fly your group to a Granite Belt winery, a Scenic Rim hideaway or a championship Sunshine Coast course — all back to base before sundown, no minibus required.
04. Corporate transfers & event arrivals
Move your full executive team or VIP guest list directly to a resort, conference venue, or race-day grandstand without splitting the group across two aircraft.
05. Aerial photography & film
The H125’s best-in-class payload, low vibration and modular cabin make it the working choice for film crews, real-estate developers and government agencies needing more gear in the air.
WHY WE ADDED THE H125
Single-engine. Multi-mission. Mountain-to-coast capable.
We’ve flown in this market for more than fifteen years. We know what works in Queensland conditions, and we know what our customers ask for. The H125 answered both questions.
Best-in-class single-engine performance
The H125 outperforms every other single-engine helicopter in its weight class for hot-and-high operations, payload and altitude. The same aircraft type was the first ever to land on the summit of Mount Everest.
31.9 million flight hours of pedigree
The H125 family has logged more flight hours globally than almost any other civilian helicopter. Its design is proven in every climate from Arctic SAR to Australian outback mustering.
Forward-facing seats, two wide sliding doors
Easy boarding even with kids and gear, low cabin vibration, generous leg room, and unobstructed window views from every passenger seat. A genuinely pleasant cabin to spend time in.
Reconfigures in minutes
The cabin swaps between 4-, 5- and 6-passenger layouts without specialist tools — meaning we can match the aircraft to your charter, not the other way around.
Maintained by Heliedge Aviation
Every V2 aircraft is maintained by our certified partner Heliedge Aviation to the highest manufacturer standards. The H125 follows the same fifteen-year safety culture our customers already trust.
Operated from Archerfield, every day
The H125 is based in our hangar at Hangar 219, Qantas Avenue, available 364 days a year alongside the rest of our six-aircraft fleet. Same team, same standards, more capability.
BOOKING THE H125
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees.
As with every V2 aircraft, the H125 is offered with the same straightforward pricing model our customers know us for — and because it carries more passengers, the per-person cost on group flights is often the most affordable in the fleet.
Tailored quotes for groups of 4 to 6
Charter pricing depends on your route, landing location, ground time and total flight hours. Our team builds you a fixed, all-inclusive quote — fuel, landing fees and pilot included — before you book.
| INDICATIVE PRICING | |
| Group scenic flights | From $TBA pp |
| Wedding charter packages | Custom quote |
| Corporate day-trips | Custom quote |
| Charter rate (per hour) | From $TBA |
| Aerial photography missions | Custom quote |
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Everything you’d want to know before you fly.
How many people can actually fit in the H125?
Up to six passengers plus one pilot in the standard scenic configuration. The aircraft can also be flown with a two-pilot crew and four passengers, or set up as a more spacious VIP four-passenger layout. Total useful load (passengers, baggage and fuel combined) is 1,075 kg.
Is there a weight limit per passenger?
There is no fixed per-person limit, but the total combined passenger weight (along with fuel and baggage) must stay within the aircraft’s useful load and centre-of-gravity limits. We’ll always confirm individual passenger weights at the time of booking — this is a standard safety requirement for every helicopter, not just ours.
How does the H125 compare to your other aircraft?
The H125 sits at the upper end of our single-engine fleet. It carries more passengers than the R44 (4 seats) and Bell 206 JetRanger (5 seats), with significantly more cabin space, payload, and altitude performance. The Bell 429 in our fleet is our twin-engine option — perfect when twin-engine certification is preferred, while the H125 is our top-end single-engine option for larger groups.
Can the H125 land at private properties and venues?
Yes — with the landowner’s permission and a suitable, safe landing area. The H125 has a relatively compact rotor footprint for its size (10.69 m diameter) and is well-suited to wedding venues, wineries, golf courses, hinterland lodges, and corporate retreats. We’ll always conduct a site assessment before confirming any new landing location.
What about safety?
The H125 is one of the most proven helicopter designs in commercial aviation, with over 31.9 million flight hours logged across the global Ecureuil fleet. It’s maintained for V2 by our certified partner Heliedge Aviation to manufacturer-recommended standards, flown only by experienced V2 pilots, and operated under the same safety culture we’ve maintained for fifteen-plus years: zero compromises.
READY TO FLY
Bring the whole crew. Take off together.
From a six-person scenic over the bay to a full wedding-party landing at the vineyard — the Airbus H125 is ready when you are. Book online, phone the team, or stop by the hangar.
CALL (07) 3274 6666
VISIT Hangar 219, Qantas Ave, Archerfield Airport
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