Eurocopter aircraft cover a broad family of light and intermediate twins working the Los Angeles market, now built under the Airbus Helicopters name after the 2014 rebrand. Five or six seats, 133 knots, and cabin standards that are generally a generation ahead of the older American singles.
Eurocopter was formed from the merger of the French and German helicopter divisions and became Airbus Helicopters in 2014. The charter fleet in this region spans several models rather than one, typically five to six seats at around 133 knots with roughly 357 nautical miles of range.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Helicopter
- Manufacturer: Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter)
- Year introduced: 1975
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 357 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 133 knots
- Service ceiling: 23,000 feet
- Length: 35.9 feet
- Wingspan: 35.1 feet
- Height: 10.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 35 cubic feet
Why the Eurocopter Fits Los Angeles
Because this covers a family rather than a single aircraft, the first thing we confirm on any Los Angeles request is the specific model on offer. An intermediate twin and a light single are very different aircraft with very different cabins, and quoting the badge rather than the model is how clients end up surprised at the ramp.
Where the type earns its place here is cabin refinement on the transfer legs that matter: an arrival into Van Nuys or Hollywood Burbank ahead of a long-haul departure, or a coastal run toward Santa Barbara and Montecito. Low cabin noise makes a twenty-minute leg feel like part of the trip rather than an interruption.
Availability across the basin is reasonable but thinner than the Bell fleet, so short-notice Los Angeles requests during awards season between January and March need more lead time than a 407 would.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Eurocopter run $1,600 to $2,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Eurocopter models quote between the Bell singles and the Sikorsky S-76, and the exact number moves with the specific model, so we price the aircraft rather than the family.
Other Helicopters Available
The full helicopters category page lists every helicopter we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Eurocopter charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.