Airbus H145 D3 helicopter charter

Who is the H145 D3 for?

H145 D3 helicopter charter is for larger groups who want one aircraft, and for overseas clients arriving in the UK who need to be met, moved and delivered on time with as little fuss as possible. A party of six to eight, an executive team with bags, or a delegation flying in from abroad for a day of meetings all fit it well. It is dependable in the plain sense: a modern twin that does the job without drama, with the room to match a larger party.

It sits beside the AW139, which is also an eight-seater but our VIP flagship with the largest cabin. If the occasion calls for the most space and presence, we suggest the AW139; if you want a roomy, practical aircraft for a larger group, the H145 D3 is often the better match to the site. The Agusta 109 Grand is the quicker, more refined choice for up to six.

How many people and bags does it take?

The H145 D3 seats eight passengers in our layout. The cabin is wide and the doors are large: there are big sliding doors on the sides and loading doors at the rear, so bags, cases and equipment go in easily, which is one of its real strengths. Luggage still goes in soft bags where possible, and weights matter: passengers plus bags must sit under what the aircraft can lift on the day, and that depends on the fuel needed for the leg.

Tell us how many bags there are and roughly what they weigh when you ask for a quote. If the party is carrying display or presentation kit, say so early and we will confirm it fits.

What is it like to fly in?

The D3 version of the H145 uses a five-blade main rotor, which Airbus designed to reduce vibration and noise, and a shrouded tail rotor known as a Fenestron. For passengers that means a calm, comfortable ride, a quieter approach for neighbours and a rotor that is safer for people moving around the aircraft on the ground. We do not publish performance numbers we cannot back, so for speed and range on your route, ask us and we will give you a planning figure with the quote.

For timings across the UK we plan every type on the same standard figure, so the journey times on our UK routes pages apply. For example, London to Leeds and London to Liverpool are both comfortable legs for a full load.

Twin-engine, over water and at night: what can the H145 D3 do?

The H145 D3 is a twin-engine helicopter. It can keep flying if one engine fails, and twins are more commonly approved than singles for flights over cities and open water. Night flying and instrument flight depend on the individual aircraft equipment, the crew and the landing site, so we check them when you book and never assume them. Weather still decides. If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.

Where does the H145 D3 land?

It is a mid-sized twin, smaller than the AW139, so it fits more sites: licensed airfields and airports, city heliports and racecourse and stadium helipads. A lawn at a hotel or country house may suit it where an AW139 would not, though any private landing is subject to landing permission and site suitability. Examples include Heathrow and Farnborough for arrivals from overseas, Redhill for the south, and Birmingham and Manchester in the north. See the UK heliports and airfields directory for the rest.

What do clients use the H145 D3 for?

Overseas visitors are a big part of it. A group landing at a major airport can transfer by helicopter to a meeting, a factory visit or an event without a long road journey: see airport transfers by helicopter. Larger teams use it for away-days and business helicopter charter, and groups use it for race days and stadium events under corporate days out.

We often pair it with a car at each end. Executive Global Travel, our chauffeur sister company, can meet the group at the landing site and carry on to the hotel, and can also cover a day the weather stops the helicopter.