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Malaysia to upgrade two helicopters for AEW work

Malaysia to upgrade two helicopters for AEW work

Source: HeliHub.com, 28-Mar-13

Although they have not stated which helicopters would be involved, the Royal Malaysian Air Force are reportedly planning to upgrade two helicopters to full AEW Airborne Early Warning specification.  This comes at the same time they are talking to Saab about their Erieye system to fulfil a fixed-wing AEW requirement, potentially hosted on Saab 2000 [...]

Malaysia to re-life S61s for another 12 years

Malaysia to re-life S61s for another 12 years

Source: HeliHub.com, 28-Mar-13

Word from the LIMA 2013 exhibition in Malaysia this week is that the Royal Malaysian Air Force are planning to upgrade 30 of their S61A-4 fleet. The upgrade program, estimated at RM 500 million ($161M) would include the installation of digital avionic displays, a new gearbox and rotor blades. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com [file photo]

BHIC unit appointed MRO centre of Eurocopter

BHIC unit appointed MRO centre of Eurocopter

Source: The Sun, 28-Mar-13

Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd’s (BHIC) unit BHIC Aeroservices Sdn Bhd (BHICAS) has been appointed as the approved maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre of Eurocopter (see full story)

WFW advised CHC on $202M operating lease facility

WFW advised CHC on $202M operating lease facility

Source: WFW, 20-Jan-13

Watson, Farley & Williams (“WFW”), a leading international law firm, is pleased to announce that it has advised CHC Helicopter on an operating lease facility of up to US$202m with Milestone Aviation, for up to 12 helicopters (including Sikorsky, Eurocopter and AgustaWestland helicopters), its third facility with Milestone. The team, led by partner Nicola Davies, [...]

Royal Malaysian Air Force receives first two of twelve EC725s

Royal Malaysian Air Force receives first two of twelve EC725s

Source: Eurocopter, 04-Dec-12

The initial two Eurocopter EC725 helicopters for the Royal Malaysian Air Force were formally presented today during a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, with the first unit being delivered on time and the second unit coming three months ahead of schedule. Malaysia is to receive a total of 12 EC725s through 2014, creating a highly capable [...]

Malaysian authorities had concerns with pilot’s documents before fatal crash

Malaysian authorities had concerns with pilot’s documents before fatal crash

25-Nov-12

German pilot Rico Steger was already the focus of “enquiries regarding the flying records and permit” three weeks prior to an accident which killed the three passengers aboard the EC120 he was flying.  This local news report covers this aspect and various other details. The HeliHub.com accident page is at 20-Jul-12 N8899 Eurocopter EC120 Sri [...]

EC725 simulator to go live early 2013 in Malaysia

EC725 simulator to go live early 2013 in Malaysia

Source: UPI, 13-Nov-12

The system is being assembled at Eurocopter Malaysia’s new Simulation Center at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur and where Eurocopter Malaysia is based.  (see full story)

AgustaWestland hosts 5th Oil and Gas Seminar in Malaysia

AgustaWestland hosts 5th Oil and Gas Seminar in Malaysia

Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Nov-12

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, recently held its 5th Oil & Gas Seminar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event, attended by over 120 delegates from more than 15 countries, focused on oil and gas industry helicopter operations, support and training developments in Asia and Australasia where the AW139 helicopter is the best selling twin engine model [...]

Royal Malaysian Police wants more helicopters

Royal Malaysian Police wants more helicopters

23-Oct-12

The Royal Malaysian Police is looking to expand its fleet of helicopters for better air support in each state. (see full story).  They currently operate Eurocopter AS355Ns

500th AW139 Goes to Weststar Aviation Services

500th AW139 Goes to Weststar Aviation Services

Source: AgustaWestland, 13-Jul-12

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce it handed over the 500th AW139 to Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia during a ceremony held at the Farnborough International Airshow today. The aircraft was accepted by Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim, Group Managing Director of Weststar from Bruno Spagnolini, CEO, AgustaWestland. The 500th delivery comes [...]

AgustaWestland Malaysia signs for new helicopter centre

AgustaWestland Malaysia signs for new helicopter centre

Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Jul-12

AgustaWestland Malaysia, an AgustaWestland subsidiary, and Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) held a ceremony today at the Farnborough International Airshow for the signature of long-term lease agreement, for a new facility at the Helicopter Centre being developed within the Malaysia International Aerospace Centre, at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (Subang) Airport near Kuala Lumpur. The construction [...]

500th AW139 for handover at Farnborough 2012

500th AW139 for handover at Farnborough 2012

Source: HeliHub.com, 09-Jul-12

AgustaWestland have the 500th AW139 in the static park at Farnborough Air Show this week in the UK. For photo see this page on Airliners.net It is in the colours of Malaysian operator Weststar Aviation Services, with a large “500th” logo and we thus assume – in the absence of official PR from the manufacturer [...]

Mornington Sanford Aviation assist with R66 certification in Malaysia

Mornington Sanford Aviation assist with R66 certification in Malaysia

Source: Mornington Sanford Aviation, 12-Jun-12

rnington Sanford Aviation assist Solaire Helicopters Sdn Bhd the Malaysian Robinson Helicopter Company Dealer, based in Kuala Lumpur and the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) in achieving Robinson R66 Type Certification (First of Type) in Malaysia. Richard conducted a Malaysian DCA approved R66 Airframe and RR300 engine Type Training Course over 6 days at [...]

Two more countries certify Bell 429 up to 7,500 pounds

Two more countries certify Bell 429 up to 7,500 pounds

Source: Bell, 11-May-12

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today Ecuador’s Director General of Civil Aviation and the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia have approved the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429 to 7,500 lbs. allowing for added safety and capability. The increase of 500 lbs. – to 7,500 lbs – is based [...]

Mi-17 and Ka-32 orders expected in Malaysia

Mi-17 and Ka-32 orders expected in Malaysia

Source: HeliHub.com, 02-May-12

Russian Helicopters will reportedly sign contracts for civil Mi-17s and Ka-32s to customers in Malaysia soon – according to a company representative commenting on the results of the 13th Defense Services Asia exhibition and conference which was held in Kuala Lumpur on April 16th – 19th. According to him, negotiations are at the final stages. [...]

Sikorsky to open office in Malaysia

Sikorsky to open office in Malaysia

Source: Sikorsky, 14-Feb-12

Sikorsky plans to establish an office in Malaysia, taking the first step toward expanding its industry presence in Southeast Asia. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). “Malaysia is centrally located in ASEAN (Association of SouthEast Asia Nations), with one of the strongest aerospace markets in region. Opening an office in Malaysia allows Sikorsky [...]

Two more EC225s for Malaysian offshore operators

Two more EC225s for Malaysian offshore operators

Source: Eurocopter, 13-Dec-11

Eurocopter Malaysia keeps up its 100% market share in the heavy helicopter category for offshore operations in Malaysia with two EC225 helicopter orders confirmed at the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition 2011 (LIMA), in addition to eight others operating in the country. As an affirmation of its leading position in the provision of heavy [...]

Eurocopter and Boustead form JV maintenance company

Eurocopter and Boustead form JV maintenance company

Source: Malaysia Star, 09-Dec-11

Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd (BHIC) is expanding into the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business following its latest agreement with Eurocopter Malaysia Sdn Bhd. (see full story)

AgustaWestland Training Academy to open in Malaysia

AgustaWestland Training Academy to open in Malaysia

Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Dec-11

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it will be opening a new AgustaWestland Training Academy (AWTA) in Malaysia in January 2012, expanding the range and number of training courses available for pilots and technicians in the region. The Training Academy will be located at Kuala Lumpur’s Subang – Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah [...]

Weststar looks to new markets with order for ten more from AgustaWestland

Weststar looks to new markets with order for ten more from AgustaWestland

Source: HeliHub.com, 07-Dec-11

Weststar has done very well winning contracts in Malaysia, mainly in the offshore oil and gas support role, and is now looking to branch out branch out further.  They intend continuing to focus on the offshore role, and have identified Vietnam, Indonesia and Myanmar (aka Burma) as target markets. As part of this push, group [...]

First Malaysian EC725 unveiled at LIMA 11 via video link

First Malaysian EC725 unveiled at LIMA 11 via video link

Source: Eurocopter, 06-Dec-11

The production roll-out of Eurocopter’s no. 1 EC725 helicopter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force was shown today with a live video broadcast from the company’s Marignane, France facility, which was beamed to the Langkawi Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) for an audience that included Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Defense [...]

Malaysian Helicopter Services reaches 1,000,000 hours with Turbomeca

Malaysian Helicopter Services reaches 1,000,000 hours with Turbomeca

Source: Turbomeca, 06-Dec-11

On the occasion of the exhibition LIMA (Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition) in Malaysia, Turbomeca (SAFRAN Group) announced that its Arriel and Makila the 21 Malaysian Helicopter Services Helicopters (MHS), reached a million hours of flight. MHS is now the operator of the largest civil helicopters in Malaysia. The fleet is deployed MHS currently [...]

Camcopter is the only UAV flying at LIMA 11

Camcopter is the only UAV flying at LIMA 11

Source: Schiebel, 06-Dec-11

Schiebel s CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) is the only UAS taking part in the flight displays at LIMA (Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace) Exhibition from 6th to 10th December 2011. The CAMCOPTER® S-100 unmanned helicopter has already performed flawlessly at exhibitions and air shows around the world and wrote aviation history in 2009 [...]

Eurocopter Tiger flies in Malaysia at LIMA 2011

Eurocopter Tiger flies in Malaysia at LIMA 2011

Source: Eurocopter, 05-Dec-11

Eurocopter stands ready to propose its latest-generation Tiger attack helicopter to bolster Malaysia’s defense capability as the company showcases this combat-proven multi-role aircraft during flight demonstrations at the 2011 Langkawi Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA). In a strong signal of its commitment to meet the operational needs of Malaysia’s military and civil sectors, Eurocopter will [...]

Mornington Sanford Aviation expands in multiple directions

Mornington Sanford Aviation expands in multiple directions

Source: HeliHub.com, 14-Sep-11

Mornington Sanford Aviation have recently received EASA Part 147 Approval to conduct Robinson R66 differences courses for those engineers who already have the R22/R44 types on their licences.  Additionally, the company is soon to set up an EASA Approved Part 147 training school in Kuala Lumpur for the R22, R44 with Lycoming engine and the [...]

Helidax’s success attracts Qatar, Kuwait, Chad, Malaysia and Brazil

Helidax’s success attracts Qatar, Kuwait, Chad, Malaysia and Brazil

Source: DCI, 31-Aug-11

Hélidax, the first public-private partnership (PPP) launched by the French Ministry of Defense in 2008, exceeded last June 20 000 flight hours on EC120 Colibri aircraft. A subsidiary of DCI and INAER, Helidax achieved this performance in less of 13 months of operation and trained two batches of trainees for the armed forces. Helidax’s example brought [...]

Eurocopter delivers 100th EC225 to Bristow for lease to MHS

Eurocopter delivers 100th EC225 to Bristow for lease to MHS

Source: Eurocopter, 18-Jul-11

Eurocopter today marked the 100th delivery of an EC225, which was received by Bristow Group Inc. (Bristow) – the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry worldwide. The landmark EC225 was supplied in the oil and gas configuration, but it can be used by Bristow in other missions due to the multi-role [...]

Turbomeca signs MoU with Malaysia’s HeliPartner

Turbomeca signs MoU with Malaysia’s HeliPartner

Source: Turbomeca, 07-Jul-11

Olivier Andries, Chairman and CEO of Turbomeca (Safran group) and None Ashirin, Chairman of HeliPartner Engines, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for participation of The Financial Engines Turbomeca Within HeliPartner. This MoU has-been signed in the presence of Dato ‘Dr. Haji Ismail Bin Fri Haji Ahmad, Secretary General Ministry of Defence Malaysia, Tan Aziz [...]

Three EC225s being prepared for MHS by Bristow in UK

Three EC225s being prepared for MHS by Bristow in UK

Source: HeliHub.com, 06-Jul-11

Bristow Helicopters in the UK are currently carrying out completion work, including full paint, on three Eurocopter EC225 helicopters for MHS Aviation in Malaysia.  Two have been delivered thus far, both carrying British registrations to facilitate test flights.  The aircraft are serial 2790 registered G-CGUB and 2792 as G-CGUC, delivered in to Bristow’s base at [...]

Malaysia’s Professional Way orders AW139 full-flight simulator

Malaysia’s Professional Way orders AW139 full-flight simulator

Source: CAE, 06-Jul-11

Professional Way Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based company, has purchased a CAE 3000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) replicating the AW139 aircraft. The simulator will be deployed to a new training centre to be established by Professional Way near Kuala Lumpur’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. Professional Way will then deliver AW139 simulator training for AgustaWestland’s recently [...]

Aerotree Defence & Services to purchase three EC135s

Aerotree Defence & Services to purchase three EC135s

Source: Eurocopter, 24-Jun-11

On Thursday at the Paris Air Show, Aerotree Defence & Services Sdn Bhd issued a letter of intent for the purchase of three EC135s. The letter was handed over by Aerotree Group Executive Chairman YBhg. Dato’ Hjh. Norida Hamzah to Dominique Maudet, Eurocopter’s Executive Vice President of Global Business & Services. Aerotree intends to use [...]

Malaysia signs contract for 12 EC725s

Malaysia signs contract for 12 EC725s

Source: Eurocopter, 24-Jun-11

On Thursday at the Paris Air Show, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence signed a supplementary contract with Eurocopter related to the supply of 12 EC725s. These aircraft will be operated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force in search and rescue (SAR) and utility missions. The contract was signed with Eurocopter Malaysia in the presence of [...]

Hornbill Skyways to upgrade EC135 Fleet

Hornbill Skyways to upgrade EC135 Fleet

Source: Eurocopter Malaysia, 23-Jun-11

Eurocopter Malaysia today signed a Fleet Upgrade and Retrofit contract for all the 5 units of EC135 belonging to Hornbill Skyways. In addition to retrofitting and upgrading works, the contract also provides for a transfer of technology, with works to be completed by June 2012. The contract was signed at the Paris Air Show by [...]

Eurocopter Malaysia signs as anchor tenant for new Helicopter Centre

Eurocopter Malaysia signs as anchor tenant for new Helicopter Centre

Source: Eurocopter, 21-Jun-11

A new Helicopter Centre will be developed within the Malaysian International Aerospace Centre and will become the hub for all rotary wing operations and activities. As the anchor tenant of the Helicopter Centre, Eurocopter Malaysia will begin operations at the new location from April 2012, with installation of a EC225/EC725 Full Flight Simulator also targeted [...]

AgustaWestland to open an Authorized Training Centre in Malaysia

AgustaWestland to open an Authorized Training Centre in Malaysia

Source: AgustaWestland, 21-Jun-11

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce plans to establish an Authorized Training Centre in Malaysia to serve customers in the Far and Southeast Asian regions. The Training Centre is expected to be opened during the first half of 2012 and will be located nearby the AgustaWestland Malaysia Sdn Bhd headquarters, based at Kuala [...]

Weststar signs offshore contracts worth US $1.4 Billion

Weststar signs offshore contracts worth US $1.4 Billion

Source: HeliHub.com, 28-Apr-11

In Malaysia, Weststar Aviation Services has signed contracts with five major oil and gas industry organisations to provide them with helicopter support for the next 10 years.  The deals are worth an estimated RM4.2 billion (US $1.4 billion) Group MD Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim said the company will fly for Petronas Carigali, ExxonMobil [...]

Boustead allocates $330M to expand MHS Aviation and Pharmaniaga

Boustead allocates $330M to expand MHS Aviation and Pharmaniaga

Source: HeliHub.com, 07-Apr-11

New owners Boustead Holdings Bhd have allocated 1 billion Ringgits as 2011 capital expenditure for subsidiaries MHS Aviation Bhd and also Pharmaniaga Bhd.  No split has been announced to give a specific figure for the Malaysian offshore helicopter operator.  A company official said on today that Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT), which owns 59.28% of [...]

Acquisition #3 – Boustead buys 51% of MHS Aviation

Acquisition #3 – Boustead buys 51% of MHS Aviation

Source: HeliHub.com, 28-Mar-11

Boustead Holdings Bhd will buy a 51% stake in helicopter and aircraft charter services provider MHS Aviation Bhd for RM100mil in an effort to strengthen its involvement in the oil and gas industry. In Kuala Lumpur today, a filing on the “Bursa Malaysia” stock market stated that Boustead will buy 10.2mil shares of MHS Aviation [...]

Weststar takes delivery of last three of nine AW139s

Weststar takes delivery of last three of nine AW139s

Source: HeliHub.com, 21-Mar-11

Malaysian offshore operator Weststar Aviation Services has taken delivery of the last three of the nine AgustaWestland AW139s it ordered, primarily for supporting offshore oil and gas operations in the country.  The three were delivered today to Kualan Lumpur’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport courtesy of an Antonov AN124 freighter. Six AW139s will be based [...]

Malaysian state of Sabah becomes first with air ambulance

Malaysian state of Sabah becomes first with air ambulance

08-Feb-11

The new medical airlift service, using two helicopters to ferry patients during emergencies to be implemented by the Health Ministry in Sabah later this year, will be the first of its kind in Malaysia.

Boustead Holdings buys majority stake in Malaysian operator MHS Aviation

Boustead Holdings buys majority stake in Malaysian operator MHS Aviation

04-Jan-11

Boustead Holdings, founded in 1828, is one of Malaysia’s established and diversified conglomerates. Today Boustead has more than 100 subsidiaries and associate companies of which four companies are listed on the local stock market – Bursa Malaysia.

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency takes delivery of three AW139s

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency takes delivery of three AW139s

10-Dec-10

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the official handover of three AW139 helicopters to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) during a ceremony held today at AgustaWestland Malaysia’s facility near Kuala Lumpur. In the presence of Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, the aircraft were handed over by [...]

Malaysia: Weststar takes delivery of first AW139 of nine

Malaysia: Weststar takes delivery of first AW139 of nine

Source: AgustaWestland, 02-Dec-10

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia has taken delivery of its first of nine AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The helicopters will be used to perform offshore transport missions supporting offshore oil & gas industry operations in Malaysia. Weststar Aviation Services is currently the largest commercial customer [...]

Malaysia plans network of 30 EMS helicopters

Malaysia plans network of 30 EMS helicopters

Source: The Sun Daily, 01-Dec-10

The plan is expected to be fully implemented by 2015. Under the plan, the helicopters are expected to be distributed and given jurisdiction over the northern, central and southern zones.

Eurocopter delivers Malaysia’s first EC145 to Sabah Air

Eurocopter delivers Malaysia’s first EC145 to Sabah Air

Source: Eurocopter Malaysia, 30-Nov-10

Eurocopter Malaysia is pleased to present the first EC145 helicopter, the first of its type in Malaysia to Sabah Air Aviation which will be used for medical airlift missions in the Sabah region, north of Borneo. Sabah Air Aviation selected the EC145 after an extensive evaluation, choosing the rotary-wing aircraft for its market leadership in [...]

Free 30-day trial of helicopter flight ops software

Free 30-day trial of helicopter flight ops software

Source: 40 Square Software, 21-Oct-10

40 Square Software, which provides high-powered, user-friendly, paper-free software solutions for the helicopter industry, has just launched a new Web site featuring free 30-day trials for its flagship products, Heli Office™- Offshore and Heli Office™-VFR. Heli Office is a new way for helicopter operators to manage their business. It is a powerful yet easy-to-use application [...]

Bristow announces further long-term contracts in UK and Malaysia

Bristow announces further long-term contracts in UK and Malaysia

Source: Bristow Group, 09-Sep-10

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that it has secured new contracts for work in the UK North Sea, Norway and Malaysia potentially worth in excess of $1.3 billion in revenue over the next ten years. William E. Chiles, President and Chief Executive [...]

WestStar Aviation Services signs up for nine AW139s

WestStar Aviation Services signs up for nine AW139s

Source: AgustaWestland, 04-Sep-10

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to confirm a previously unannounced order by Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia for nine AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The helicopters will be used to perform offshore transport missions supporting oil & gas industry operations in Malaysia. All nine aircraft will be delivered by March 2011. Dedicated pilot and [...]

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency takes delivery of first AW139

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency takes delivery of first AW139

Source: AgustaWestland, 21-Jul-10

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has taken delivery of its first AW139 medium twin engine helicopter. This aircraft will be used to perform search and rescue, coastal patrol and law enforcement duties around Malaysia’s extensive coast line. An additional two helicopters will be delivered later [...]

New heilcopter operation starts in Langkawi

New heilcopter operation starts in Langkawi

Source: Bernama, 05-Jul-10

Tourists to Langkawi can now enjoy a helicopter ride to several destinations on mainland Kedah.  Kedah Tourism Malaysia director Roslan Othman said the ride will take tourists to Alor Setar, Gunung Jerai and Kulim.

Eurocopter Malaysia to invest another RM200mil

Eurocopter Malaysia to invest another RM200mil

Source: The Star, 09-Jun-10

Eurocopter Malaysia will invest another RM200mil for its second phase from 2010 to 2015, its president and chief executive officer Pierre Nardelli said yesterday. – This equates to just over US$60M at today’s rates

Malaysia maritime agency plans to double helicopter fleet

Malaysia maritime agency plans to double helicopter fleet

Source: FlightGlobal, 01-May-10

TheMalaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has put in a formal request to double its air fleet, a move that comes as the country prepares for a major clamp down on human trafficking.

Eurocopter Receives Letter Of Acceptance From Malaysia for 12 EC725s

Eurocopter Receives Letter Of Acceptance From Malaysia for 12 EC725s

Source: Bernama, 20-Apr-10

Eurocopter has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the Defence Ministry for the supply 12 EC725 helicopters for search and rescue (SAR) missions.

Malaysian Fire and Rescue Dept Takes Delivery Of Two AW139s

Malaysian Fire and Rescue Dept Takes Delivery Of Two AW139s

Source: AgustaWestland, 20-Apr-10

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has taken delivery of two AW139 medium twin helicopters. The aircraft were accepted by the customer at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility in Italy at the end of March and are now being used for training before being shipped to Malaysia [...]

Russian Helicopters displays at DSA 2010 in Malaysia

Russian Helicopters displays at DSA 2010 in Malaysia

Source: Russian Helicopters, 20-Apr-10

Russian Helicopters showcased the medium multi-role Mi-17 and Ka-32A11BC and the light multi-role Ka-226T made for the Asian-Pacific Region at the 12th Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2010 exhibition. These helicopters can perform any tasks, from carrying people and cargo to special ops in natural disaster areas. They can perform in the corporate, passenger, cargo, search [...]

Malaysian composites firm looks to get foothold in helicopter industry

Source: Daily Express, 11-Apr-10

Harusmas Managing Director Abdul Rahman Khan said “For now, we are looking at the small and medium industry for modification and customisation of automotive parts.  We are also looking at marine boats and water tanks. …..  We’ll be going into aerospace, specifically helicopter parts”.

Malaysia looking for 6 to 12 attack helicopters

Source: New Straits Times, 03-Mar-10

Army chief Gen Tan Sri Muhammad Ismail Jamaluddin said Malaysia is looking at procuring attack helicopters for the purpose of tank-hunting and to destroy enemy radars, bunkers and troop formations

Malaysian Government mulling new Eurocopter offer

Malaysian Government mulling new Eurocopter offer

04-Feb-10

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the government is considering a new offer from Eurocopter for the deferred procurement of its EC 725 Cougar utility helicopters.

Turbomeca Asia Pacific and Helipartner sign a Maintenance Centre Agreement at LIMA ‘09

Turbomeca Asia Pacific and Helipartner sign a Maintenance Centre Agreement at LIMA ‘09

Source: Turbomeca, 07-Dec-09

In keeping with a commitment to serve their customers better, Turbomeca Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and Helipartner (M) Sdn Bhd further develop their partnership to vastly improve the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services being offered to helicopter operators.

Malaysia needs 27 Eurocopter EC725s to replace entire Sikorsky S61 fleet

Source: Bernama, 02-Dec-09

Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) chief General Datuk Seri Rodzali Daud said 12 Eurocopter EC725 helicopters will not be enough to replace the Nuri (Sikorsky S61A).

Eurocopter Charts Future Growth In Malaysia

Eurocopter Charts Future Growth In Malaysia

Source: Bernama, 30-Nov-09

World’s leading helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter, hopes its participation in the Langkawi International Maritime Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2009 is a reinforcement of its commitment to chart its future growth as the market leader in Malaysia.

HeliPartner and Turbomeca in joint venture

HeliPartner and Turbomeca in joint venture

Source: New Straits Times, 22-Nov-09

Helicopter company HeliPartner (M) Sdn Bhd will sign a service centre agreement with a leading engine manufacturing company at Lima ’09. HeliPartner and Turbomeca Asia Pacific Pte Ltd are partnering to improve maintenance, repair and overhaul services offered to helicopter operators.

Turbomeca Asia Pacific and Heli Partner sign a Service Center Agreement

Source: Turbomeca, 02-Nov-09

In keeping with a commitment to serve their customers better, Turbomeca Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and Heli Partner (M) Sdn Bhd will embark on a strategic joint partnership to vastly improve the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services being offered to helicopter operators.

Bidders line up for Sarawak Flying Doctor Service

Source: Bernama, 16-Oct-09

Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd is bidding for a contract worth RM60 million from the government to provide aeromedical or flying doctor services in Sarawak, its Executive Chairman Aidan Wing said

Eurocopter Malaysia Plans Aggressive Expansion

Source: Bernama, 15-Oct-09

Eurocopter Malaysia will aggressively expand its operations and inject additional investments into its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, president Pierre Nardelli said Wednesday. He said that so far, the company had invested more than RM40 million for its facilities in Malaysia.

Eurocopter Malaysia Miri Facility Announce Completion Of First AS332L Heavy Maintenance

Source: Bernama, 30-Sep-09

Eurocopter Malaysia Tuesday announced its completion of a major overhaul of the Super Puma AS332L, twin engine medium-weight civil helicopter belonging to Bristow Helicopters Australia Pty. Ltd.

Malaysia to buy 8-10 EC725 Cougar helicopters

Source: Xinhua, 08-Sep-09

Malaysia plans to purchase EC-725 Cougar helicopters from the Eurocopter by the end of 2009, according to Malaysia’s Defense Ministry source.

Illegal development halted close to the Sultan of Selangor’s helipad

Source: Malay Mail, 30-Jul-09

Bertam Fire And Rescue Department’s Air Unit To Start Operations In Two Months

Source: Bernama, 30-Jul-09

CAG report slams HAL for sending defective choppers to airshow

Source: MyNews, 10-Jul-09

Eurocopter Malaysia Expects To Double Revenue

Source: Bernama, 13-May-09

Eurocopter Malaysia to open simulator centre in 2011

Source: New Straits Times, 26-Feb-09

Simplex Further Expands Representative Base With Additions In China And Malaysia

Source: Vertical Magazine, 21-Feb-09

The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Orders Two AW139s

Source: AgustaWestland, 26-Jan-09

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Signs A Contract For Three AW139 Helicopters Plus Options

Source: AgustaWestland, 30-Oct-08

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Signs A Contract For Three AW139 Helicopters Plus Options