Eurocopter H130 Helicopter in Australia
Originally built by Eurocopter (Aerospatiale / MBB heritage), now Airbus Helicopters.
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
2 used Eurocopter H130 helicopters for sale in Australia · 7-seat · from $586K · updated 6 hours ago
About the Eurocopter H130
The Airbus H130 (formerly Eurocopter EC130) is a seven-seat, single-engine turbine helicopter produced since 2001, designed for VIP transport and aerial tourism. Cruising at 125 knots with a range of 330 nautical miles, it burns approximately 42 gallons per hour and features an exceptionally quiet Fenestron enclosed tail rotor.
Variable hourly costs average around $500, with annual fixed costs near $100,000. The H130 appeals to tour operators, VIP transport services, and private owners who value its quiet operation, spacious cabin, and panoramic visibility through large windows.
Eurocopter H130 Specifications
Model specThe Eurocopter H130 is a 7-seat single turbine helicopter with a cruise speed of 125 kt (232 km/h), a range of 330 nm (611 km), and a useful load of 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg).
2 Eurocopter H130 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Eurocopter H130 for sale, ranging from $586,948 to $586,948, with a median asking price of $586,948.
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How much does a Eurocopter H130 cost? Used H130 prices: from $586K, across 1 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 1 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Eurocopter H130
Buying a Eurocopter H130 centres on its turbine engine(s) — time to overhaul, hot-section history and any engine maintenance program — alongside airframe hours and cycles.
What to check before buying
- Turbine engine status — hot-section and overhaul time, trend monitoring and whether the engine is on a maintenance program.
- Airframe hours & cycles — high-utilisation turboprops accumulate cycles quickly; cycles can matter more than hours.
- Equipment — cargo pod, floats/amphibian gear, de-ice and avionics all affect value.
- Corrosion & logbooks — continuous records and a corrosion inspection, especially on float or marine-operated aircraft.
- Pre-buy inspection — commission an independent pre-buy by a type-experienced shop.
Frequently Asked Questions — Eurocopter H130
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Eurocopter H130 Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
| Chile | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
| Romania | 2 |
| Dominican Republic | 1 |
Eurocopter H130 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Eurocopter H130. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database