Airbus Helicopters EC 130 now H130
310 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 2001 to 2026; half of them date from 2012 or earlier. Colorado has the most (83). 98% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the EC 130 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Turboshaft, 1 engine
- Common engines
- Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 (137), Turbomeca Arriel 2D (81), Safran Arriel 2D (57)
- Seats
- 6 (up to 8 in some versions)
- Makers on the register
- Eurocopter, Airbus Helicopters, Eurocopter France
- Registered
- earliest certificate January 7, 2002; newest September 28, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 33 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Air Methods LLC · Mustang Leasing LLC · Nevada Helicopter Leasing LLC · Tvpx Aircraft Solutions INC Trustee · Airstar Leasing LLC · Med-Trans CORP · Reach Air Medical Services LLC · Ohio Medical Transportation INC
Accident history NTSB records · 27 cases since 1982, 6 fatal
The 8 most recent of 27 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Airbus Helicopters EC 130 now H130 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
310 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Airbus Helicopters EC 130s?
Colorado, with 83.
Who owns the Airbus Helicopters EC 130?
98% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.