Helicopters for Sale

Helicopters, otherwise referred to as rotorcraft utilize rotor blades that propel quickly enough to provide the lift needed for flight. Unique from fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters are capable of vertical take-off and landing, making them ideal to operate into and out of tight spaces, and hovering (making them ideal for surveillance and inspection work).

 A wide range of turbine helicopters and piston helicopters are operated around the world, fulfilling an equally wide range of missions. The smallest manned piston helicopters seat just two people (including the pilot), whereas the largest multi-engine turbine helicopters can be configured to carry more than 12 passengers in luxury (plus crew).

 However, the key difference between turbine and piston helicopters, reflected in their name, is in their engine types…

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Airbus H125

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Airbus H125

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Europe, Monaco, For Lease by AeroBuyNow SARL
  • Year 2022
  • S/N 9274
  • Total Time 112
Discover the ultimate solution for your aerial needs! Lease the versatile Airbus Helicopter H125 today. Offering unparalleled performance and reliability,
spacious cabin and advanced technology
Updated 12 Mar 2024

Airbus H125

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Airbus H125

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Europe, Monaco, For Sale by AeroBuyNow SARL
  • Year 2021
  • S/N 9209
  • Total Time -
Climb to new heights with the 2021 Airbus H125 helicopter. Experience unparalleled performance and safety in this state-of-the-art aircraft. Perfect for
specs, video, brochure coming soon
Updated 12 Mar 2024

Bell 206B III

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Bell 206B III

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North America + Canada, United States - FL, For Sale by Southern Cross Aircraft LLC
  • Year 1974
  • S/N 1497
  • Total Time 1243.1
Airframe Total Time: 1,243.1 hours Only 2 Owners Since New Always USA Based and Registered (Utah from birth – 2017) No Known Damage History
Only 2 Owners Since New
Updated 09 Feb 2024
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McDonnell Douglas 902 Explorer

Price: USD $1,099,000
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McDonnell Douglas 902 Explorer

Price: USD $1,099,000
Australia & NZ, New Zealand, For Sale by Volation Aviation
  • Year 1995
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 2145
There wasn't a lot of creativity happening in rotary aviation in the 1990's until MD brought out the NOTAR system
Updated 12 Jul 2022

Bell 206B III

Price: USD $499,000 No VAT
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Bell 206B III

Price: USD $499,000 No VAT
Australia & NZ, New Zealand, For Sale by Volation Aviation
  • Year 1985
  • S/N 8681
  • Total Time 8945
Much like how AIRBUS have Helibras building H125's in Brazil, BELL Helicopters had a JV with Leonardo to build
Updated 01 Feb 2024

Airbus H145

Price: USD $6,495,000 Price Reduced
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Airbus H145

Price: USD $6,495,000 Price Reduced
North America + Canada, United States - MD, For Sale by Avpro Inc.
  • Year 2015
  • S/N 20026
  • Total Time 786
Two U.S. Corporate Owners Since New Meticulously Maintained & Always Hangared Safran 5Star Engine Program Airbus Hcare Program New Paint 2020
meticulously maintained - low hours
Updated 21 Jan 2024

Agusta AW119Kx

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Agusta AW119Kx

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North America + Canada, United States - FL, For Sale by Southern Cross Aircraft LLC
  • Year 2023
  • S/N 15016
  • Total Time -
Zero hours since delivery
Zero hours since delivery
Updated 16 Jan 2024

Agusta AW109SP

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Agusta AW109SP

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North America + Canada, Mexico, For Sale by Southern Cross Aircraft LLC
  • Year 2015
  • S/N 22349
  • Total Time 1540
- Low TT (1540hrs) - Weather radar - VIP 5 pax configuration - Baggage compartment extension - Available for export worldwide
Available for export worldwide
Updated 05 Dec 2023

Bell 429 WLG

Price: USD $5,495,000 Price Reduced
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Bell 429 WLG

Price: USD $5,495,000 Price Reduced
North America + Canada, United States - MD, For Sale by Avpro Inc.
  • Year 2016
  • S/N 57320
  • Total Time 706
One Private U.S. Owner Since New Dual Pilot IFR w/4th Axis Autopilot Wheeled Landing Gear Engines on ESP
Articulated Landing Light
Updated 30 Nov 2023
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McDonnell Douglas 600N

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Asia, Hong Kong, For Sale by Asian Sky Group
  • Year 2000
  • S/N RN059
  • Total Time 2272
Low hours • 1 Pilot + 6 Pax configuration • Garmin GNS-530 GPS/Com • Garmin GTX-327 Transponder • Bendix/King KY96A Com • Artex ELT C406
Bendix/King KY96A Com
Updated 08 Nov 2023

Bell 206L 4

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Bell 206L 4

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Asia, Hong Kong, For Sale by Asian Sky Group
  • Year 2009
  • S/N 52398
  • Total Time 10548
Freshly Refurbished : New Paint and Interior Garmin GTN 635HXI GPS/Com 1 Pilot + 6 Passengers Configuration Onboard Systems Beam Cargo Hook Provisions
Dual Controls
Updated 06 Nov 2023
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Airbus/Eurocopter EC 145

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Europe, Switzerland, For Sale by Asian Sky Group
  • Year 2014
  • S/N 9669
  • Total Time 219
Very Low Hours Currently located in Europe Mercedes Benz Style Interior Multi VIP Configuration Layout Air Conditioning Emergency Floats System (
Enhanced Soundproofing Kit
Updated 12 Oct 2023

Bell 214

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Bell 214

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Asia, Hong Kong, For Sale by Asian Sky Group
  • Year 1976
  • S/N 28008
  • Total Time 9027
• Utility Configuration • Cargo Hook • Dual Cargo Mirror Assembly • Flexible Seat
Utility Configuration
Updated 29 Sep 2023

Bell 505 Jetranger X

Price: USD $1,550,000
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Bell 505 Jetranger X

Price: USD $1,550,000
Asia, Hong Kong, For Sale by Asian Sky Group
  • Year 2018
  • S/N 65154
  • Total Time 236
Always Hangered and Meticulously Maintained 1 Pilot + 4 Passengers Configuration Integrated Garmin G1000H Flight Deck with Twin 10.4” LCD Screens Leather Interior
Added Safety Features
Updated 27 Sep 2023

Leonardo AW139

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Leonardo AW139

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Europe, United Kingdom - England, For Sale by Castle Air
  • Year 2015
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 890
Only 890hrs Total Time VVIP Ultrasilent Soundproofing Honeywell & ESP Gold Programmes Fresh 4yr/8yr Inspections Completed (June 23) TCAS II, EGPWS,
Updated 19 Jan 2024
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Airbus/Eurocopter EC 120B

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Europe, Poland, For Sale by Royal Jets
  • Year 2002
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 1768
Ready to go, based in Europe.  Outstanding condition TTSN: 1768 Empty weight: 1069 kg Tail ballast installed MAKE OFFER
Updated 21 Feb 2024

Airbus H145

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Airbus H145

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North America + Canada, United States - MD, For Sale by Avpro Inc.
  • Year 2022
  • S/N 21099
  • Total Time 234
• One Owner Since New • Avionics Package DP IFR GTN 750 / GTX 335R • Copilot Flight Controls • SBAS RNP Approach Capability • Avidyne Traffic
Helionix Moving map - 8 pax interior
Updated 16 Jul 2023
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Leonardo AW109SP GrandNew

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Europe, United Kingdom, For Sale by Castle Air
  • Year 2012
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 1000
The aircraft is fully loaded with many optional extras and is in immaculate condition inside and out.
Updated 17 Jan 2024
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Airbus/Eurocopter BO 105

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Next Aviation (Pty) Ltd
  • Year 2000
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 2437
Updated 05 Oct 2022
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McDonnell Douglas 520N

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Southern Africa, South Africa, For Sale by Next Aviation (Pty) Ltd
  • Year 1992
  • S/N TBD
  • Total Time 1836
Updated 21 Nov 2022
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FAQs: Helicopter for Sale

Here are the most Frequently Asked Questions for Helicopter for sale
  • Which are the top helicopter manufacturer companies today?

    Today’s leading turbine helicopter manufacturers include Airbus, Bell, Enstrom, Leonardo, MD Helicopter, Robinson, and Sikorsky. Buyers shopping the pre-owned market will find additional out-of-production models available, including those produced by Agusta, Eurocopter, and others. Popular piston helicopters are built by Enstrom (F-28F and 280FX), Guimbal (Cabri G2), Robinson (R22 and R44 Raven) and Schweizer (300C). Again, buyers shopping the pre-owned piston helicopter market will find additional out-of-production models available, including, for example, the Bell 47.

  • What are helicopters used for?

    Turbine helicopters are popular with corporations needing business and VVIP transportation. High-net-worth-individuals also own these aircraft as personal transportation. Some of the other roles and industries Turbine Helicopters are commonly utilized in are police work, medevac, aerial surveillance, offshore, media, tourism and more. Meanwhile, Piston helicopters are very popular with flight schools. They are also used for personal, owner-flown transportation, and are useful for certain types of surveillance work, tourism, site inspection, and news gathering.

  • How much do helicopters cost?

    Buyers seeking a pre-owned turbine helicopter can expect an average ask price of $1.465m, according to JETNET data (April 2022) which accounts for new and used helicopter prices. The highest ask price in July 2021 was $9.950m. Piston helicopters, meanwhile, can cost anywhere between under $68k up to approximately $708k (per JETNET),

Helicopter Overview

By Matt Harris

Both Piston and Turbine helicopters are diverse and are used across a wide variety of roles and industries. These include executive travel, emergency services, military, construction, oil and offshore, tourism, search and rescue, news and media, and a diverse range of other aerial works. 

Popular models available today include aircraft built by Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Enstrom, Leonardo, Robinson and Sikorsky

What is a Turbine Helicopter?

Generally larger than piston helicopters, turbine helicopters are powered by one or more gas turbine engines. Comprised of compressor, combustion chamber, turbine and gearbox assembly, these are more powerful and complex engines than are used on piston helis, inevitably making them more expensive to operate but broadening their appeal to market sectors piston helicopters cannot serve.

 

Popular turbine helicopter models on the market today carry anywhere between four and 20, -plus passengers (depending on category and configuration).

 

Turbine helicopters tend to be grouped by engine and weight, including Single-Engine Turbines, Light Multi-Engine Turbines, Medium Multi-Engine Turbines, and Heavy Multi-Engine Turbines.

 

What is a Piston Helicopter?

Generally smaller than turbine helicopters, piston helicopters operate with a piston engine (also called a reciprocating engine), with Lycoming being a leading piston helicopter engine manufacturer today. Less powerful and complex than the engines used by turbine helicopters, piston engines are also less expensive to operate.

 

The popular piston helicopters on the new and pre-owned market carry between two and four people (including pilot), and have a range between 160 and 300 nautical miles (per Conklin & de Decker).


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