Helicopter provider Airbus Helicopters has secured an H160 order from Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, launching this new rotorcraft in the country’s oil and gas sector.
The multi-mission H160 will play an important role in the expansion plans of the Indonesian operator for oil and gas, offshore, utility and commercial passenger transportation, Airbus said on Monday.
“This new order is a timely welcome as our company embarks on a transformation journey to grow our business. We are very impressed by the performance of the H160 and excited at the opportunities that this state-of-the-art helicopter will bring to our operations”, said Ramadi Widyardiono , Business Development Manager of Derazona Helicopters.
“We are greatly honoured by Derazona’s vote of confidence, becoming not just the country’s first H160 operator, but our oil and gas launch customer in the Asia Pacific region”, said Vincent Dubrule , Head of Asia Pacific of Airbus Helicopters.
With 68 patents, the H160 helicopter is the world’s most technologically advanced helicopter, according to Airbus.
As explained by the company, the design features an unprecedented suite of pilot aids delivered through its Helionix avionics, which substantially reduces crew workload and decreases the risk of pilot error.
The aircraft has been designed from the very beginning to comply with the demanding conditions of oil and gas operations and its compact size will be an added advantage to landing on oil platforms.
Powered by Safran Helicopter Engines’ latest Arrano engines, the H160 enjoys a 15 per cent reduction in fuel burns, contributing immediately to reducing emissions.
The Blue Edge blades and the largest shrouded Fenestron tail rotor ensure low sounds levels and deliver high-end performance at the same time.
The H160 was designed as a multi-mission helicopter capable of addressing offshore transportation, private and business aviation, aeromedical services, search and rescue, as well as other public service missions.