At Verticon 2026, Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) unveiled a mock-up of the brand-new ACH140 cabin interior. The aircraft debuts a new design language for the ACH Line collection that is to be rolled out gradually across the ACH range.
“The ACH140 represents the birth of an icon,” said Frédéric Lemos, head of ACH. “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.”
ACH has named three launch customers for the ACH140 – in the USA, Brazil and Europe. Deliveries are expected in 2030, two years after the first H140 is to be delivered.
With STC design development and factory integration led by Airbus Helicopters’ customer centre in Italy, the ACH140 programme also features the contribution of outfitters Borghino and F/List.
Chuck Surack of Sweet Helicopters, the US launch customer, said: “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.”
Oliver Risken, owner of HTM and the European launch customer, said: “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.”
Ricardo Lacerda of Columbia Aviation Holding, the Brazilian launch customer, said: “Upgrading from the H135P3 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.”
