Airbus Helicopters · Single-engine
Airbus H125
Light single — alpine, coastal & high-altitude transfers
Pax
5
Range
600km
Cruise
260km/h
Aircraft directory
The aircraft behind the network.
Nine helicopter models commonly offered by the licensed independent operators SkyMatch sources from across Europe, the Mediterranean and the Gulf. SkyMatch Group owns and operates no aircraft — this is a reference directory, not a company fleet. Compare passenger count, range, cabin and indicative charter cost, then request matched options.
Airbus Helicopters · Single-engine
Airbus H130
Panoramic single — sightseeing & VIP transfers
Pax
6
Range
610km
Cruise
240km/h
Airbus Helicopters · Twin-engine
Airbus H145
Light twin — offshore, EMS & executive
Pax
9
Range
690km
Cruise
250km/h
Bell · Single-engine
Bell 407
Reliable workhorse single — utility & corporate
Pax
6
Range
610km
Cruise
246km/h
Bell · Twin-engine
Bell 429
Light twin — corporate & IFR
Pax
7
Range
720km
Cruise
287km/h
Leonardo · Twin-engine
Leonardo AW109
Fast executive twin — Italian design
Pax
7
Range
800km
Cruise
285km/h
Leonardo · Twin-engine
Leonardo AW139
Medium twin — long-range VIP & offshore
Pax
12
Range
1060km
Cruise
306km/h
Robinson · Piston
Robinson R44
Entry-level four-seat piston
Pax
3
Range
560km
Cruise
210km/h
Robinson · Single-engine
Robinson R66
Turbine five-seater — economical light single
Pax
4
Range
650km
Cruise
220km/h
Comparison
Every model, side by side.
Passengers, range, cruise speed, baggage and typical charter band across the models flown by operators in the SkyMatch network. Figures are typical charter configurations — actual payload varies with fuel, altitude and temperature.
| Model | Class | Pax | Range | Cruise | Baggage | Typical hourly | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus H125 | Single-engine | 5 | 600 km | 260 km/h | 100 kg | $1,800–$2,600 | Mountain landings, Hot-and-high ops |
| Airbus H130 | Single-engine | 6 | 610 km | 240 km/h | 120 kg | $2,000–$2,900 | VIP sightseeing, Coastal hops |
| Airbus H145 | Twin-engine | 9 | 690 km | 250 km/h | 200 kg | $3,800–$5,200 | Offshore, All-weather IFR |
| Bell 407 | Single-engine | 6 | 610 km | 246 km/h | 110 kg | $1,900–$2,700 | Corporate shuttle, Utility |
| Bell 429 | Twin-engine | 7 | 720 km | 287 km/h | 180 kg | $3,400–$4,600 | Corporate IFR, EMS |
| Leonardo AW109 | Twin-engine | 7 | 800 km | 285 km/h | 170 kg | $3,600–$4,900 | Executive transfer, Yacht support |
| Leonardo AW139 | Twin-engine | 12 | 1060 km | 306 km/h | 350 kg | $6,500–$9,500 | Long VIP transfers, Head-of-state |
| Robinson R44 | Piston | 3 | 560 km | 210 km/h | 50 kg | $650–$950 | Training, Short hops |
| Robinson R66 | Single-engine | 4 | 650 km | 220 km/h | 140 kg | $1,100–$1,500 | Light VIP, Photo / film |
Hourly bands are indicative market ranges, not quotations. Your price depends on route, repositioning, crew duty, handling and taxes — request a tailored quote.
In service
These aircraft, in real operations
How the models above are actually flown by the operators in our network — coordination, departure, cabin and arrival.
Mission coordination
Route, weather, landing permissions and operator availability checked before any offer reaches you.
Departure day
Verified crew, apron handling and luggage loading at a private terminal — usually 15 minutes from arrival to lift-off.
In the cabin
Club seating, intercom headsets and a direct routing that replaces hours of road transfer.
Arrival at the point of need
Altiports, resort pads, yacht quays and private sites — landing where fixed-wing aircraft cannot.
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Our matching engine ranks the right model for your route, passenger count and timing — then surfaces operators that fly it.
Request a quoteWho SkyMatch is — and who flies you
- What is SkyMatch Group?
- SkyMatch Group is an independent global helicopter charter sourcing and concierge platform. It connects customers with licensed independent helicopter operators, compares suitable aircraft against the mission requirement and coordinates the request end-to-end.
- Is SkyMatch a helicopter operator?
- No. SkyMatch Group is not a helicopter operator, airline or air carrier, holds no air operator certificate, and does not own, lease or operate aircraft.
- Who operates the helicopter?
- A licensed independent third-party operator. That operator holds the air operator certificate, employs the crew, carries the insurance and retains operational control, including the final go / no-go decision.
- How does SkyMatch work?
- You send one request — route, date, passengers and luggage. SkyMatch approaches licensed independent operators able to serve it, returns their options in comparable form and coordinates the booking with the operator you choose.
- How are charter quotes sourced?
- Quotes come from the independent operators themselves. Aircraft, availability and the final price are confirmed by the operator for your route and dates; figures shown on SkyMatch pages are indicative until an operator confirms.
More detail: how SkyMatch works.
Plan it yourself: helicopter calculators
Free tools that give you indicative flight times, costs and aircraft sizing before you request a quote.
- Charter cost calculatorIndicative price range by route, passengers and helicopter category.
- Flight time calculatorPoint-to-point helicopter flight time between any two locations.
- Helicopter vs car & ferryHow many hours of road or ferry time a helicopter transfer saves.
- Helicopter vs private jetDoor-to-door comparison on short sectors (educational).
- Passenger & luggage plannerMatch your group and baggage to the right helicopter category.
See every tool in one place on the helicopter calculators hub.