The Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters) AS350 AStar family is the single-engine light-to-medium helicopter Naples operators most often ship when a client asks for a helo transfer. APF Signature and Naples Aviation both handle it.
The slug covers multiple Airbus Helicopters models (AS350 AStar, EC120, EC130, H125); figures shown reflect the AS350 B3, the most-chartered Eurocopter type. A single Turbomeca Arriel drives the airframe to 133 knots cruise, 357 nautical miles of range, and a 23,000-foot service ceiling. Five to six seats, 35 cubic feet of baggage, and a 35-foot main rotor diameter.
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 Naples
For a Naples-to-Marco Island Executive (MKY) transfer, a Naples-to-Fort-Myers RSW pickup, or a helo taxi to Boca Grande for a lunch, the AStar is a routine assignment.
The type’s hot-and-high performance and altitude ceiling exceed what any Naples-market mission asks for; the practical operating point is under 5,000 feet along the coast. Cabin altitude is not pressurized (this is a helicopter), but that is not a client complaint at typical operating altitudes.
Yacht-meet transfers (client lands at APF, helo out to a boat moored at Naples City Dock or off Marco Island) are a routine AStar mission during peak season.
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- 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.
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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.
AStar hourly rate lands between a Bell 407 and an AW109; the most-quoted helo for short Naples-market transfers because operators keep them on the ramp.
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Contact
For a quote on a Eurocopter charter in or out of Naples, 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.