The Eurocopter AS350 is a multipurpose, single-engine light utility helicopter developed by the French manufacture Aerospatiale, today Eurocopter. The Eurocopter AS350 is powered by a Turbomeca engine that delivers high performance while offering low fuel consumption and very easy maintenance. The Eurocopter AS350 has a wide, unobstructed cabin, which allows it to accommodate up to 6 passengers in complete comfort. Offering a versatile choice of cabin configurations, the Eurocopter AS350 is well suited for a wide range of missions, including passengers/VIP transportation, fire fighting, law enforcement, medication evacuation, news gathering, and search and rescue operations. This helicopter was even the the first ever to land on Mount Everest.