364 days after announcing the H140 programme, which immediately garnered orders from HEMS operators, Airbus Corporate Helicopters has revealed the ACH140 variant this morning at Verticon 2026 in Atlanta. The latest addition to the ACH stable will feature three cabin layout alternatives as standard, 2+6 seats, 2+4 seats with cabinets fore and aft, 2+5 seats with a forward cabinet and finally 2+5 seats with a rear cabinet. Visitors to Verticon will be able to see the variants for themselves with a different layout on display each day.
Airbus says that it will parlay the elements of the H140, “the smoother ride and large cabin volume to deliver an exceptional VIP transport in the CS27/Part 27 light twin category”. Married to the larger cabin, the company says the new interior design – the so called LINE collection, which will be progressively rolled out across the ACH range – “will provide a singular look and enhanced comfort”. While the standard design and options provide a benchmark, customers will still have the option to specify an entirely bespoke cabin solution should they wish.
In addition, and following the success of the Aston Martin Edition ACH130 and Mercedes Benz Edition ACH145, Airbus Corporate Helicopters is exploring interior design partnerships with other luxury products for the ACH140.
Airbus expects the first ACH140s to be delivered during 2029 – with customers in North America, Europe and Brazil expected to be early adopters for the type.
Announces launch customers in Brazil, Europe and the USA
Leading the order book in Brazil are Columbia Aviation Holding who have been operation an H135 for some time explains the company’s Ricardo Lacerda “Upgrading from the H135 to the H140 was a natural decision. Airbus has consistently delivered exceptional reliability and world-class operator support, and the H135/H145 platform is one of the most proven in the industry. With the H140, Airbus builds on that foundation with meaningful improvements in performance, technology, and comfort”.
Meanwhile in Europe, HTM has secured the first order for a European operator with HTM’s Owner and CEO Oliver Risken noting “For HTM’s operations, and for me as a pilot, the ACH140 brings together the benefits of additional space, versatility and pioneering technology in a compact footprint, while ensuring our customers benefit from the comfort, craftsmanship and style the ACH design provides. This is why, being the European launch customer for the ACH140 is a key milestone in our service offering,”
Finally in the USA Sweet Helicopters becomes the North American launch customer for the type “The H140 represents an exciting step forward in performance, innovation, and safety and at Sweet Helicopters we are always looking to the future of vertical aviation. The advanced design, efficiency, and versatility make it an outstanding addition to our fleet and will help us continue building a reputation for delivering exceptional service. Being a launch ACH140 customer reflects our commitment to investing in the best equipment available and continuing to lead in the helicopter industry,” said Chuck Surack, Sweet Helicopters.
“The ACH140 represents the birth of an icon,” said Frederic Lemos, Head of Airbus Corporate Helicopters. “The launch of this aircraft and our new brand design language for ACH Line, maximises the core benefits of the aircraft, including the exceptional cabin space, panoramic view, modular seating configurations and ergonomic design features”.
Images: Christian Keller/Airbus
