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About the Airbus H130 Ecostar

Our H130 ECO-Star helicopter fleet are state-of-the-art aircraft that offer the most ideal sightseeing experience from the sky. Our ECO-Star helicopters operate daily departures from our air terminals in Las Vegas, Boulder City, NV , Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon West, and Page, AZ . Learn more about this spectacular feat of aviation and the advantages you'll receive when you board one

Updated September 20261 min read
An Ecostar helicopter tour landed at the very bottom of the Grand Canyon West

Our H130 ECO-Star helicopter fleet are state-of-the-art aircraft that offer the most ideal sightseeing experience from the sky. Our ECO-Star helicopters operate daily departures from our air terminals in Las Vegas, Boulder City, NV, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon West, and Page, AZ. Learn more about this spectacular feat of aviation and the advantages you'll receive when you board one of the most technologically advanced helicopters designed specifically for sightseeing.

A view of the interior of an Ecostar helicopter flying over Lake Mead in Nevada

The H130 ECO-Star is designed for aerial sightseeing and photography and is built with stadium-style seating so all passengers have a front-facing view. You’ll also enjoy 180-degree windows, climate control, and headset communications between passengers and the pilot. These noise-cancelling headphones also offer multilingual narration of the sights you’ll fly over, such as Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Mojave Desert, and of course – the Grand Canyon.

An Ecostar helicopter flies through the ancient stone walls of the Grand Canyon

This single-engine helicopter operates with a three-bladed rotor designed to minimize noise during operation. This feature is vital during Grand Canyon air tours as this natural landmark is home to a variety of wildlife and protected animals who can be disturbed by unexpected sounds. Additionally, visitors to the Grand Canyon can enjoy its peaceful nature without disruption from nearby aircraft.

An internal view of an Ecostar helicopter featuring forward-facing, stadium-style seating

Flight Capacity: 6-7 Passengers + Pilot

Important Features:

  • Stadium-style seating
  • Headset communications between passengers and pilot
  • Multilingual audio narration
  • Climate control
  • Wraparound windows for sightseeing and photography

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FAQs about the EcoStar Helicopter

What makes the H130 ECO-Star special?

The H130 ECO-Star features wraparound windows for 180-degree aerial sightseeing. Additional features include all forward-facing seating, climate control, and headset communications between the passengers and the pilot.

What makes the ECO-Star helicopter environmentally friendly?

The H130 ECO-Star helicopter is designed specifically to reduce noise during take-off and flight, making it the ideal aircraft in a natural environment like the Grand Canyon or Page Arizona, where many animals native to the region reside.

Is there an additional charge to fly in the ECO-Star?

Several tours from Las Vegas depart in an ECO-Star by default. Other tours at destinations like the Grand Canyon National Park offer the option to upgrade to an ECO-Star for your flight.

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