Kris Sakti Aviation orders Eurocopter helicopters

Kris Sakti Aviation of Malaysia ordered three Eurocopter helicopters – an AS350 B3e, an EC135 T3 and an EC225 – at the recent Paris Air Show.

“By ordering one each of these three helicopter types, Kris Sakti Aviation will benefit from the excellent performance capabilities of these single- and twin-engine rotorcraft – with the possibility of tailoring their use to specific mission requirement in providing the full spectrum of aerial power line solutions,” said Pierre Rossignol, president and CEO of the Eurocopter Malaysia affiliate.

The AS350 B3e is targeted for delivery in 2014, while the EC135 and EC225 will be provided by Eurocopter to the operator in 2015.

“Our venture into aerial power line solutions will mark a significant milestone in the history of Malaysian aviation,” stated Kris Sakti Holding chairman, Dato Sri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib. “The use of helicopters for power line operations will vastly increase the efficiency of distributing electricity into even rural areas, taking Malaysia one step closer to fulfilling its aspiration of becoming a fully developed nation.”