Airbus H125 vs Leonardo AW109 Trekker
The AW109 Trekker flies further: 447 nm against 340 nm for the H125. The AW109 Trekker has the bigger cabin: 137.7 cu ft against 106 cu ft for the H125. The AW109 Trekker is faster at high-speed cruise: 148 kts against 136 kts for the H125.
H125 or AW109 Trekker?
Which flies further, the H125 or the AW109 Trekker?
The AW109 Trekker flies further: 447 nm against 340 nm for the H125.
Which has the bigger cabin, the H125 or the AW109 Trekker?
The AW109 Trekker has the bigger cabin: 137.7 cu ft against 106 cu ft for the H125.
Which is faster, the H125 or the AW109 Trekker?
The AW109 Trekker is faster at high-speed cruise: 148 kts against 136 kts for the H125.
Which seats more passengers?
The AW109 Trekker seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 6 against up to 5 for the H125.
Which is easier to charter in the US?
384 H125 and 49 AW109 Trekker are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at helicopter rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
H125 vs AW109 Trekker specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | H125 Airbus Helicopters | AW109 Trekker Leonardo Helicopters |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 340 nm (630 km) | 447 nm (828 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 136 kts | 148 kts (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 23,000 ft | Not published |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 5 | 5 to 6 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 6 | 7 (best) |
| Cabin volume | 106 cu ft | 137.7 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | Not published | 29.3 cu ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 1 × Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D (952 shp takeoff power) | 2 × 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C (FADEC) |
| Maximum take-off weight | 5,225 lb | 7,000 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 937 lb | 1,398 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | Not published | 2018 |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| New price | $2.9M | $4.2M |
| Operating cost per hour | $1,826 | Not published |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 384 aircraft (best) | 49 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both helicopters at a glance
Airbus H125
- Seats
- 5 (max 6)
- Range
- 340 nm
- Cabin
- 106 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 384 in the US
US operators: Air Methods, Temsco Helicopters, REACH Air Medical Services, LLC.
H125 specs, interior and price →
Leonardo AW109 Trekker
- Seats
- 5 to 6 (max 7)
- Range
- 447 nm
- Cabin
- 137.7 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 49 in the US
US operators: IHC Health Services, North Memorial Health Care, Lifeflight Aviation Services
AW109 Trekker specs, interior and price →Compare with other helicopters
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the H125 or the AW109 Trekker?+
The AW109 Trekker flies further: 447 nm against 340 nm for the H125.
Which has the bigger cabin, the H125 or the AW109 Trekker?+
The AW109 Trekker has the bigger cabin: 137.7 cu ft against 106 cu ft for the H125.
Which is faster, the H125 or the AW109 Trekker?+
The AW109 Trekker is faster at high-speed cruise: 148 kts against 136 kts for the H125.
Which seats more passengers?+
The AW109 Trekker seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 6 against up to 5 for the H125.
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
384 H125 and 49 AW109 Trekker are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at helicopter rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Airbus Helicopters: H125 technical information (airbus.com, accessed October 2026)
- Airbus Helicopters: H125 Technical Description, ref. 125 B3 25.101.01 E (2025)
- Business Jet Traveler: Airbus Helicopters H125 (page modified June 2026)
- GlobalAir.com: Airbus H125 specifications and Operating Cost Report (12 October 2026)
- AIN: Newest Version of AS350 Ecureuil/AStar Certified (8 September 2011)
- Leonardo Helicopters: AW109 Trekker technical data (helicopters.leonardo.com, accessed October 2026)
- Leonardo press release: AW109 Trekker EASA type certification (27 December 2017)
- Leonardo Helicopters AW109 Trekker brochure, AW109Trekker-Mk-1119 (via Sloane Helicopters)
- Agusta (Leonardo): AW109 Trekker range page (accessed October 2026)
- HeliHub: Sloane orders 3 additional AW109 Trekkers for 2027 delivery (26 May 2025)
- Business Jet Traveler: Leonardo Helicopters AW109 Trekker (page modified June 2026)
- Helis.com: AW109 Trekker news (deliveries started in 2018; FAA certification March 2019)
- New Zealand CAA type acceptance report: Leonardo AW109/119, A109S with Trekker kit (2020)
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