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Airbus AS350 BA

AS50Light Turbine HelicopterCategory estimate

The AS350 BA is the single-turbine Ecureuil powered by the Arriel 1B (478 kW, 641 shp), with a maximum weight of 2,100 kg, 540 litres of fuel and room for five passengers and a pilot.

Calculator pending. We're using Light Turbine Helicopter category defaults. The figures below are estimates; real values will appear once the model has curated data in cost_specs.calculator_defaults.
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How much does it cost to operate the Airbus AS350 BA per hour?

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 1,570 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 780 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves, fees) plus US$ 158,000 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance, training).

How much does it cost per year to keep the Airbus AS350 BA flying 200 hours?

About US$ 314,000 per year (roughly R$ 1,732,651 at today's exchange rate), of which 50% is variable cost (depends on hours flown) and 50% is fixed cost (exists even with the aircraft parked).

How much fuel does the Airbus AS350 BA burn per hour, in cost?

About US$ 254 per flight hour, at the US$ 6.67 per gallon used in this simulation. Fuel is usually the largest variable cost item.

How much does the Airbus AS350 BA cost per nautical mile?

About US$ 12.76 per nautical mile, at a cruise speed of 123 kt. It is the right metric to compare aircraft of different speeds on the same route.

What is the difference between variable and fixed cost?

Variable cost only exists when the aircraft flies: fuel, engine program, hourly maintenance reserves and landing fees. Fixed cost exists even with the aircraft in the hangar: crew, hangarage, insurance, training and subscriptions. That is why total cost per hour falls the more hours per year the aircraft flies.

Estimates from the Jet Tracker cost engine under the assumptions shown in the calculator. They do not replace a quote from an operator, MRO or insurer.