Exterior Concept

Stunningly Beautiful From Every Angle

Superlative Flying Experience

Every feature has been engineered for the ultimate in utility, safety, convenience and especially aesthetic appeal, from streamlined blades to deep panoramic windows to sturdy undercarriage, with a choice of two types of landing gear. The doors open wide for accessibility, making it easy for passengers to enter and exit, while a generous luggage compartment is provided for stowing your bags. Passengers can settle in to relax and wonder at the sights of the journey, with exceptional viewing opportunities created by a continuous sweep of windows that includes a skylight and a glass panel below at foot level.

A Choice For Every Need

  • WHEELS

    Faster cruising speed by 15 knots Easily
    manoeuvrable on the ground Ideal for
    point-to-point transport Suited to all but the
    softest landing surfaces

  • SKIDS

    Adapted to rugged terrain & remote spots
    Lighter than wheels Compatible with ETHER
    emergency float system Supplied at no extra cost
    over wheels

Stunningly Beautiful From Every Angle

EDC provides a complete rethink of how pilots and passengers interact with their aircraft and delivers a fully connected user experience for everyone on board. Cutting-edge avionic and display technologies have been fused with the elegance and design quality we have come to expect of a modern premium automotive digital display, to deliver an unmatched user experience. Beyond flying, EDC makes owning and operating a helicopter as simple, convenient and intuitive as driving a car, resulting in helicopter flying and ownership that is more engaging, accessible and safer than ever before.

  • Robust And Reliable
  • Fast And Efficient
  • Solid And Stable
  • Easy Access Enter And Exit
  • Ample And Accessible
  • Clean Getaway Assured
  • Clean Getaway Assured

    Whatever adventure beckons, whether it’s a weekend trip with the family, a heli-skiing expedition to the mountains with friends, or a point-to-point business rendezvous, you will find it easy to stow and retrieve your luggage in a space that has been designed to be surprisingly roomy and flexible, so that you can arrange your luggage in any configuration that suits you.

  • Robust And Reliable

    Both the nose and main gear retract, using a simple hydraulic system, isolated from the flight controls and able to lock the gear up, down and deploy even in the event of a complete lack of hydraulic power.

  • Fast And Efficient

    Inspired by birds in flight, ETHER-50’s retractable landing gear allows efficient high speed cruise, while enjoying effortless ground handling wherever you choose to land.

  • Solid And Stable

    Not only do you save on weight, but you can be ready for the roughest hill top or the muddiest field – practically no destination is unattainable, however challenging the terrain you are facing.

  • Easy Access Enter And Exit

    With doors that open extra wide front and back, the ETHER-50 has set a new standard for passenger access and comfort in a light helicopter.

  • Ample And Accessible

    A generous capacity of 0.7 cubic metres, a lot more than you get in the average car, that offers the right dimensions and proportions to support all your pursuits and passions: suitcases, golf bags, rucksacks, skis, or gear for fishing, camping, climbing, photography and much more.

  • Clean Getaway Assured

    Whatever adventure beckons, whether it’s a weekend trip with the family, a heli-skiing expedition to the mountains with friends, or a point-to-point business rendezvous, you will find it easy to stow and retrieve your luggage in a space that has been designed to be surprisingly roomy and flexible, so that you can arrange your luggage in any configuration that suits you.

  • Robust And Reliable

    Both the nose and main gear retract, using a simple hydraulic system, isolated from the flight controls and able to lock the gear up, down and deploy even in the event of a complete lack of hydraulic power.

Dimensions

    • A Length
      463.4 " 11,770 MM
    • B Body Length
      386.6 " 9,820 MM
    • C Height
      129.5 " 3,290 MM
    • A Width
      342.5 " 8,700 MM
    • B Length
      463.4 " 11,770 MM
    • A Width
      342.5 " 8,700 MM
    • B Length
      386.6 " 9,820 MM
    • A Body Width
      102.4 " 2,600 MM
    • B Body Length
      386.6 " 9,820 MM
    • A Spinning Rotor Diameter
      397.6 " 10,100 MM
    • A Height
      129.5 " 3,290 MM
    • B Body Width
      102.4 " 2,600 MM
    • A Max Width
      50.0 " 1,270 MM
    • B Min Width
      19.7 " 500 MM
    • C Max Height
      21.5 " 545 MM
    • D Length
      63.8 " 1,620 MM
    • E Min Height
      14.4 " 365 MM
    • F Total Volume
      24.7 ft ³ 0.7 m³

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