Flyin'/Fleet/France/AS355 Écureuil 2
🇫🇷 Riviera classic · France
Airbus Helicopters

AS355 Écureuil 2.
The twin-engine Riviera classic.

Short Riviera sectors — Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Saint-Tropez — where a twin is required over water.

Passengers
5 passengers
Range
703 km
Cruise
220 km/h
Charter
On request
AS355 Écureuil 2Twin-engine lightOperated with certified partner
Winter · France

Where the AS355 Écureuil 2 flies this winter.

Altiport and resort transfers through the season. Full aircraft charter, operated with a certified partner.

Technical Specifications

Built for twin-engine value.

Bench + forward-facing pair · panoramic side windows

Type
Twin-engine light
Passengers
5 passengers
Crew
1 pilot
Cruise speed
220 km/h
VNE
278 km/h
Range
703 km
Endurance
3h 30min
Engine
2× Turbomeca Arrius 1A1 · 450 shp each
Certification
EASA CS-27 · Twin-engine · Day VFR · Over-water
Noise profile
Standard rotor · approved for Monaco and Cannes pads

Strengths

  • Twin-engine at single-engine money
  • Over-water certified
  • The Nice–Monaco shuttle workhorse
  • Short pad footprint

Consider

  • Older airframe than H135
  • 5 seats only
  • Smaller luggage hold
France · Typical Routes

The AS355 Écureuil 2 in France.

Full aircraft charter, not per-seat. Operated with a certified partner (EASA certified partners).

Route
Flight time
Full charter
NCE → MCM (Monaco)
7 min
On request
NCE → LFMD (Cannes)
8 min
On request
NCE → Saint-Tropez
20 min
On request

Rates depend on season, positioning and handling fees. Ask for a tailored quote — we respond within 2 hours.

Operator · France

Operated with certified partner.

AS355 Écureuil 2 operations in France are delivered via our AOC-certified partners. All aircraft carry valid EASA certified partners, current airworthiness certificates, and operator-level insurance to FAA/EASA standards.

  • 01
    AOC partner. Certified partner operator
  • 02
    Certification. EASA CS-27 · Twin-engine · Day VFR · Over-water
  • 03
    Base airport. Nice · Côte d'Azur (LFMN) · Monaco (MCM) · Annecy (NCY)
  • 04
    Licensing. EASA certified partners
Book the AS355 Écureuil 2

Price on request.

Full aircraft charter · not per-seat. Seat 5 passengers, luggage soft bags · rear hold.

Request AS355 Écureuil 2 in France
Same Aircraft · Other Markets

The AS355 Écureuil 2 across Europe.

Each market has its own operating partner, pricing, and signature routes.

AS355 Écureuil 2 · FAQ

Most-asked questions.

How many passengers does the AS355 Écureuil 2 take?

5 passengers. Full charter — one price for the aircraft regardless of party size.

Is the AS355 Écureuil 2 certified for France?

Yes — operated with a certified partner under EASA CS-27 · Twin-engine · Day VFR · Over-water. EASA certified partners.

What's the range and cruise speed?

703 km range at 220 km/h cruise. Endurance 3h 30min.

Over-water / night capability?

EASA CS-27 · Twin-engine · Day VFR · Over-water.

What's the luggage allowance?

Soft bags · rear hold.

How far ahead should I book?

Peak season (July–August): 4–6 weeks. Shoulder: 2 weeks. Off-peak: 72 hours notice usually sufficient.

AS355 Écureuil 2 · France

Shall we charter your AS355 Écureuil 2?

Operated with certified partner · Response within 2 hours.