Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has announced at the NBAA Annual Convention, the most important business aviation event of the year, the sale of the first ACH130 Aston Martin Edition in Latin America, underlining its growing market presence in the region.
ACH has captured a 70% market share in Brazil’s private and business aviation market, which, with its large land area and urban congestion problems, is among the most important helicopter markets in the region.
The helicopter is the 17th ACH130 Aston Martin Edition to be sold worldwide and is destined for a private Brazilian owner in the country’s mid-west. ACH has captured a 70% market share in Brazil’s private and business aviation market, which, with its large land area and urban congestion problems, is among the most important helicopter markets in the region. Across Latin America ACH has a market share of 35%, with 268 helicopters in service.
ACH 130, Power and elegance
Speed, comfort and exclusivity are the aspirations of those with limited time, whether to travel for work purposes or leisure, in a matter of minutes, at any heliport or soar to paradisiacal places or simply contemplate from the heights the world at their feet.
The ACH130 is an exquisite work of engineering that strikes the perfect balance between power and elegance, delighting helicopter owners and pilots who appreciate the pleasures of owning and driving luxury, high-performance bespoke machines.
It is the latest in a tradition of firsts for ACH in Brazil. In 2018 the first production ACH145 Line entered service with a Brazilian customer and in August this year the world’s first ACH160 was also delivered to a customer in the country.
Across Latin America ACH has a market share of 35%, with 268 helicopters in service.
“We are delighted with the market reaction to this special edition ACH130. These orders from around the world clearly demonstrate the enthusiasm generated by our partnership with Aston Martin,” said Frédéric Lemos, Head of ACH.
Photo: Frederic Lemos, Head of Airbus Corporate Helicopters and Cathal Loughnane, Head of Aston Martin Partnerships - © Lorette Fabre
The distinctive and stylish helicopter is a special version of the ACH130 featuring a range of interior and exterior designs created by Aston Martin which has captivated the imagination of helicopter owners who appreciate the thrill of piloting and the pleasure of driving luxury sports cars.
Its technical characteristics include a range of 643 kilometres and a flight range of 4 hours and 13 minutes, with seating for six passengers. Thanks to an Arriel 2D turbine, this Aston Martin has plenty of power - 996 hp - and a top speed of almost 250 kilometres per hour, some 134 knots, offering different customisation options.
A DREAM INTERIOR
If there is one thing that makes the ACH130 stand out, the exquisite interior, aesthetics and rigorous attention to detail.
It is here that the Aston Martin touch is most apparent, with premium materials such as the legendary Oxford leather and the winged logo overprinted on the headrests, a design inspired by the Aston Martin DB11.
Inside, the automotive-inspired cabin, offering a higher level of comfort, is trimmed in black and offers a choice of leathers including Oxford Tan, Pure Black, Cormorant and Ivory. and offers a palette of leathers to choose from including Oxford Tan, Pure Black, Cormorant and Ivory. The palette of leathers used in this limited edition ACH130 is identical to those used by Aston Martin for its designs.
“Available in four external liveries with complementary interiors, the helicopters are embellished with Aston Martin signature elements, starting with the iconic Aston Martin wings, which are embossed onto luxury leather features, tastefully positioned throughout the cabin.”
There is also a commemorative plaque on the instrument panel with the edition number, the logos of both companies and, if the owner so wishes, the name of the owner. This is a made-to-order edition, which makes it even more attractive.
ACH provides a unique platform that enables customers to obtain the best products in each category, with a tailor-made finish and service. At Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ), ACH provides its current and future customers with a unique ownership experience across the board, ranging from advice on choosing the right aircraft to custom styling.
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