Airbus helicopters and private jets
42 Airbus aircraft on charter in Saudi Arabia, with 3 licensed operators. See every model, who flies it and get a price for your trip.
- Models
- 16
- Aircraft in Saudi Arabia
- 42
- Operators in Saudi Arabia
- 3
- Founded
- 1998
Airbus at a glance
Airbus is an European aircraft maker, founded in 1998, based in Leiden (registered office) and Blagnac. 42 of its aircraft fly on charter in Saudi Arabia, across 4 models.
We track 16 Airbus models on charter: private jets, regional jets and airliners and helicopters. Across the 12 countries we serve, 2,470 fly on charter in 12 countries. Outside Saudi Arabia, the most fly in the US (1,216), Canada (602) and Brazil (161).
Earlier names and brands. Airbus Helicopters: Helicopter division, known as Eurocopter until 2014. MBB: Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm, whose helicopter business joined Eurocopter in 1992.
Airbus airliners and regional jets
1 model, most flown in Saudi Arabia first.
Airbus helicopters
3 models, most flown in Saudi Arabia first.
Every Airbus model on charter in Saudi Arabia
Counts for Saudi Arabia from the Altivo register of GACA certificate holders (checked 18 October 2026). The other columns use each country's own list, cited at the foot of the page.
| Model | Type | In Saudi Arabia | Operators | Most flown elsewhere | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus H145 / EC145 | Helicopter | 20 | 1 | US 184, France 15 | 259 |
| Airbus H125 / AS350 Ecureuil | Helicopter | 12 | 1 | Canada 499, US 384 | 1,208 |
| Airbus H160 | Helicopter | 5 | 1 | India 8, Brazil 4 | 22 |
| Airbus A320 | Airliner | 5 | 2 | France 5, India 1 | 12 |
Where Airbus aircraft fly on charter
2,470 Airbus aircraft fly on charter in all 12 countries we serve. Below: Saudi Arabia and the 3 countries where the most fly.
3 operators, 4 models. Most common: H145 (20), H125 (12) and A320 (5).
138 operators, 13 models. Most common: H125 (384), H135 (323) and H130 (260).
Airbus in the US →111 operators, 10 models. Most common: H125 (499), H130 (18) and AS332 Super Puma (17).
Airbus in Canada →33 operators, 12 models. Most common: H125 (95), MBB Bo 105 (13) and H145 (10).
Airbus in Brazil →Who flies Airbus aircraft in Saudi Arabia?
3 licensed charter operators on the Altivo register of GACA certificate holders (checked 18 October 2026) fly 42 Airbus aircraft. Biggest fleets first.
| Operator | Base | Airbus aircraft | Models | Whole fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Helicopter Company | Riyadh | 37 | 20 × Airbus H145, 12 × Airbus H125, 5 × Airbus H160 | 77 |
| Alpha Star | Riyadh | 4 | 4 × Airbus A320 | 11 |
| Sky Prime | Riyadh | 1 | 1 × Airbus A320 | 5 |
Altivo Jets is an independent broker, not affiliated with Airbus or these operators. We ask them for availability and price on your dates and book with the operator named on your quote.
Tell us the trip. We check the Airbus aircraft on charter in Saudi Arabia and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Airbus: questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow many Airbus aircraft are on charter in Saudi Arabia?+
42, flown by 3 operators on the Altivo register of GACA certificate holders (checked 18 October 2026). The most common models are the Airbus H145 (20), the Airbus H125 (12) and the Airbus H160 (5).
Which charter operators fly Airbus aircraft in Saudi Arabia?+
The Helicopter Company (37), Alpha Star (4) and Sky Prime (1).
Where else do Airbus aircraft fly on charter?+
2,470 fly on charter across 12 countries we serve. Outside Saudi Arabia, the most fly in the US (1,216), Canada (602) and Brazil (161).
What types of aircraft does Airbus make?+
On the charter lists we track, Airbus has 16 models: 0 private jets, 1 airliner and 3 helicopters.
Where is Airbus from?+
Airbus is an European aircraft maker, founded in 1998, based in Leiden (registered office) and Blagnac.
Can I charter an Airbus jet through Altivo?+
Yes. Tell us the route, dates and passengers. We ask the licensed operators flying Airbus aircraft in Saudi Arabia for availability and price, and book the one you choose with the operator named on your quote.
Where these figures come from
- Wikipedia: Airbus
- Wikidata
- Airbus website
- GACA (Saudi Arabia): operator certificates, compiled by Altivo from GACA announcements and operator statements
- FAA: Part 135 operators and aircraft list
- Canadian Transportation Agency: air carrier licences (11 September 2026), with Transport Canada's Canadian Civil Aircraft Register
- ANAC (Brazil): authorised air taxi operators (open data of 6 April 2026), with the RAB aircraft register
Saudi Arabia: the Altivo register of GACA certificate holders (checked 18 October 2026). The US: the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026). Canada: the CTA register of air licences (11 September 2026). Brazil: the ANAC list of air taxi operators (6 April 2026). Worldwide totals add up the lists of all 12 countries we serve. Counts cover aircraft on charter operator certificates only, not privately owned aircraft.
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