Airbus and Mercedes-Benz's ACH145 Helicopter Brings Maybach Luxury to the Sky
Yours for $12 million USD to $15 million USD.
Summary
- Airbus and Mercedes-Benz have debuted the ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition, a luxury helicopter with a cabin inspired by the automaker’s Maybach and EQS models
- Based on the five-blade H145 platform, the helicopter offers reduced noise, increased payload capacity, and an estimated price tag exceeding $10 million
- The interior features premium materials like genuine wood flooring, sculpted leather seats, and a wrap-around layout mimicking an executive lounge
Airbus Corporate Helicopters and Mercedes-Benz have teamed up to reveal the new ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition, elevating private air travel with a cabin modeled after the automaker’s most luxurious vehicles. Unveiled at a showcase event in São Paulo, Brazil, the special-edition helicopter replaces the previous ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style, which originally launched in 2010. The redesign specifically incorporates the brand’s “Sensual Purity” philosophy, drawing direct inspiration from the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Maybach Ultimate Luxury show cars to provide a seamless transition from a high-end ground vehicle to the sky.
The twin-engine rotorcraft is built upon Airbus’s latest five-bladed H145 platform. This updated foundation not only reduces in-flight vibration and noise levels but also increases the aircraft’s useful payload by 150 kilograms compared to its predecessor. Designed for both performance and refinement, the ACH145 boasts a maximum cruising speed of 130 knots and a flight endurance of up to four hours, making it highly capable for executive transport.
Inside the cabin, the helicopter departs from traditional exposed aviation hardware in favor of a sleek, wrap-around architectural layout. It features genuine wood flooring, metallic accents, and sculpted seats wrapped in premium leather with coordinated diamond stitching. The space can accommodate up to eight passengers and offers intelligent storage solutions, including built-in cabinets and carry-on compartments. Buyers are presented with six curated interior color and trim concepts—Atlas, Meteor, Phoenix, Zenith, Polaris, and Solaris — or they can opt for fully bespoke finishes. While official pricing has not been explicitly confirmed, the exclusive aircraft is expected to cost between $12 million and $15 million USD.
