About

Marketed in North America as the Twinstar, the Eurocopter AS355 is a strong contender in the private charter market. This technologically-advanced helicopter is renowned for its comfort and safety, being the chosen aircraft of tourists, business travellers and HNWIs alike. 

The Eurocopter AS355 operates with a high level of performance, high cruising speed, range and payload. This means that it is very well-suited for corporate and luxury passenger travel. 

Range

Its twin-engine design gives the Eurocopter AS355 an excellent range of functions. The range of the helicopter is 313nm with full seats and it travels with a max cruise speed of 259km/h. With a service ceiling of 16,000ft, the Eurocopter can range from passenger transport to corporate utility and even has emergency service applications. It can also operate from helipads in urban areas, making it extremely convenient for business and corporate use.

Capacity & Layout

As well as being a powerful aircraft, the Eurocopter AS355 is built to ensure passenger comfort, with cabin heating, air conditioning and luxurious leather interiors. It has a typical capacity of 5 plus 1 crew member, or 6 plus 1 crew member at its high-density configuration. 

The cabin volume itself is 129ft3 and, with its unobstructed design and forward-facing seats, passengers are offered a feeling of spaciousness, alongside excellent panoramic views. Low vibration levels also introduce a relaxing flight atmosphere. 

Many of the Eurocopter AS355 models feature wide sliding doors and boarding steps for an effortless boarding process. Their large, easily-accessible baggage compartments also aid passengers in having a seamless travel experience.