Helicopter Services
Helicopters offer unmatched flexibility in aviation — landing virtually anywhere, bypassing congestion, and providing door-to-door travel times that no other aircraft can match. Whether you need a VIP airport transfer in Monaco, a scenic flight over the Swiss Alps, offshore crew transport, or emergency medical evacuation, our helicopter fleet delivers.
Plane Selection provides access to VIP-configured helicopters from all major manufacturers — Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo (AgustaWestland), Bell, and Sikorsky — with full crew, insurance, and operational support.
Mission Types
VIP Transfers
Airport-to-city, city-to-yacht, and event transfers. Bypass traffic entirely with rooftop-to-rooftop transport in as little as 7 minutes.
Scenic Tours
Helicopter tours over iconic landscapes — the French Riviera, Swiss Alps, Greek Islands, Norwegian fjords, and more. Unforgettable aerial perspectives.
Corporate Transport
Multi-site visits, factory tours, and executive commuting. Cover distances that would take hours by car in minutes by helicopter.
Offshore & Special Ops
Offshore platform transfers, aerial surveys, construction support, and medical evacuation. Specialized helicopters with IFR capability and overwater equipment.
Available Helicopter Models
Airbus H125 (AS350)
Passengers: 5
Range: 632 km
Speed: 254 km/h
Charter: from €2,000/h
The world's most popular single-engine helicopter. Exceptional hot-and-high performance, ideal for scenic tours and utility operations.
Airbus H130 (EC130)
Passengers: 6
Range: 616 km
Speed: 241 km/h
Charter: from €2,200/h
Wide cabin with panoramic windows. The quietest helicopter in its class — perfect for VIP scenic flights.
Airbus H145
Passengers: 9
Range: 680 km
Speed: 269 km/h
Charter: from €3,500/h
Twin-engine versatility with Helionix avionics. VIP, EMS, and offshore configurations available.
Airbus H225 (EC225)
Passengers: 19 (VIP: 12)
Range: 852 km
Speed: 275 km/h
Charter: from €6,000/h
Super-heavy twin-engine helicopter. Premier offshore transport and head-of-state VIP configuration.
Bell 429
Passengers: 7
Range: 722 km
Speed: 273 km/h
Charter: from €3,200/h
Light twin with glass cockpit and the widest cabin in its class. Retractable landing gear for higher cruise speed.
Leonardo AW139
Passengers: 12 (VIP: 8)
Range: 1,061 km
Speed: 306 km/h
Charter: from €4,500/h
Best-selling medium twin helicopter worldwide. IFR certified, exceptional range, and spacious VIP cabin.
Leonardo AW169
Passengers: 8 (VIP: 5)
Range: 820 km
Speed: 296 km/h
Charter: from €3,500/h
Latest-generation light intermediate twin. Full digital avionics and low-vibration cabin for VIP comfort.
Sikorsky S-76D
Passengers: 12 (VIP: 6)
Range: 824 km
Speed: 287 km/h
Charter: from €4,800/h
The gold standard in VIP helicopter travel. Used by heads of state worldwide including the US Marine One fleet.
Helicopter Comparison Table
| Model | Engines | VIP Pax | Range (km) | Speed (km/h) | Charter/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus H125 | 1 | 5 | 632 | 254 | €2,000 |
| Airbus H130 | 1 | 6 | 616 | 241 | €2,200 |
| Bell 429 | 2 | 7 | 722 | 273 | €3,200 |
| Airbus H145 | 2 | 9 | 680 | 269 | €3,500 |
| Leonardo AW169 | 2 | 5 | 820 | 296 | €3,500 |
| Leonardo AW139 | 2 | 8 | 1,061 | 306 | €4,500 |
| Sikorsky S-76D | 2 | 6 | 824 | 287 | €4,800 |
| Airbus H225 | 2 | 12 | 852 | 275 | €6,000 |
Popular Helicopter Routes
- Nice Airport — Monaco: 7 min
- London Battersea — City Airport: 15 min
- Zurich — Davos: 45 min
- Paris Le Bourget — Deauville: 35 min
- Cannes — Saint-Tropez: 20 min
- Milan Linate — Lake Como: 25 min
- Geneva — Courchevel: 40 min
Helicopter Sales & Management
Plane Selection by Plane Selection offers helicopter acquisitions, sales, and fleet management services. From VIP-configured AW139s to utility H125s, we source, inspect, and deliver helicopters worldwide. Our management programs include maintenance coordination, crew training, hangar arrangements, and charter revenue generation.
