Fly In Style

Take a look inside the ECO-Star (EC-130) made by Airbus Helicopters

Fly In Style

Take a look inside the ECO-Star (EC-130) made by Airbus Helicopters

The ECO-Star Helicopter

The ECO-Star (EC-130) manufactured by Airbus Helicopters is the safest and most comfortable tourism-based helicopter in the world. Maverick Aviation Group has the largest, youngest fleet of ECO-Star helicopters in the world.

Superior Comfort and Safety

While drastically limiting flight noise over the Grand Canyon, the ECO-Star also surrounds you in luxurious comfort and offers breathtaking views thanks to its large, wraparound windows.

Amazing equipment, first-class tours, experienced pilots and top-notch customer service are all available with Maverick.

take a look inside

View of an ECO-Star Helicopter from the inside

ECO-Star Helicopter Features

The ECO-Star features 23 percent more cabin space than the common A-Star model and seats seven passengers.
Wraparound glass provides superior visibility.
7 individual, front-facing seats with raised “theater-style” seating in rear
Surround sound
The low-noise Fenestron Tail Rotor reduces outside noise by 50 percent, making the customer experience greater and limiting the effects on nature. This unique styling to the tail rotor is exclusive to the ECO-Star.
Enclosed Fenestron “fan in fin” offers a safer, quieter and more efficient flight.
Uses 25 percent less engine power
Fuel control optimizes speed for quietest operation.
Dual hydraulic system