Indonesia orders Airbus H145
BALI:AIRBUS has received an order from the Indonesian Air Force for four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced during the Bali International Airshow today.
Under the agreement between the Indonesian Air Force and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Airbus will deliver the five-bladed H145s to PTDI, who will manage the reassembly and completion of the mission equipment and other customisation work at its facility in Bandung, Indonesia, for final delivery to the air force. These multi-mission helicopters will be deployed for military training and light search-and-rescue (SAR) missions.
Airbus Helicopters Head of Asia-Pacific Vincent Dubrule said, “we are honoured by Indonesia’s selection of the country’s first Airbus H145 for its new training fleet. We are fully confident that the highly versatile H145 will make a positive impact in enhancing its military pilot training and at the same time be a critical enabler for its SAR operations. With a trusted partner in PTDI, we look forward to working together in support of Indonesia’s fleet.”
PTDI President Director Gita Amperiawan added, “we are deeply honoured by the trust placed by the Indonesian Air Force through their order of the H145 helicopters as part of their training modernisation programme. This collaboration not only strengthens the long-standing partnership between PTDI and Airbus, but also showcases our commitment to providing innovative and reliable solutions for national operational needs. Through this close partnership, PTDI will not only support the delivery of the H145 helicopters but will also enhance our capabilities in terms of integration and assembly at our facilities. We are confident that this cooperation will create new opportunities for the development of the national aerospace industry and further sustain the long-term relationship between PTDI and Airbus, which we continue to strengthen for a more advanced future.”
The latest version of Airbus’ best-selling H145 adds an innovative five-bladed rotor to the multi-mission H145, increasing the useful load of the helicopter by 150 kg. The simplicity of the new bearingless main rotor design eases maintenance operations, improves serviceability and reliability, and enhances flight comfort for both passengers and crew.
Over 1,700 H145 helicopters are in service across the world, used to train military personnel by armed forces around the world including the US Army, the British Armed Forces and soon Germany. With over 7.9 million flight hours logged, the platform has a particularly low acoustic footprint, making it the quietest helicopter in its class, while its CO2 emissions are the lowest among its competitors.-airbus/adj/dl (Pix:AIRBUS)
