Arriel and Arrius: The most popular engines for single-engine helicopters

The Arriel and Arrius are the most popular engines for the single-engine helicopter market. They power the latest models such as the Airbus H125, the Bell 505, the Leonardo AW09 and the new Robinson R88.

The Arriel is Safran’s best-selling helicopter engine family, with more than 15,500 units produced for over 40 different helicopter types. The Arriel engine has earned a high level of trust from helicopter operators and has become the No. 1 reference for powering light helicopters. Simple in design, robust and renowned for its unrivaled operating and maintenance costs, the Arrius 2 has become over the last 30 years one of the most popular engines for light, single and twin-engine helicopters. It is the number one choice for operators carrying out demanding missions, such as air medical transport (EMS), police and parapublic services, search and rescue, or military training.