29 March, 2019: Royal Malaysian Air Force has become the world’s highest Airbus H225M military flyer in 2018. To commemorate this milestone Airbus Helicopters held a ceremony in honour of the Royal Malaysian Air Force at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA).
Fabrice Rochereau, Head of Sales, Airbus Helicopters South East Asia & Pacific and Raymond Lim, Head of Country, Airbus Malaysia presented General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Affendi Bin Buang TUDM, Chief of Air Force with an award.
At the event, pilots of the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s H225M who have attained 500, 1,000 and 1,500 flight hours respectively on the H225M helicopter were also presented with flight hours achievement awards.
The Royal Malaysian Air Force’s fleet of 12 H225M helicopters has been operational since 2012. Designed for the most challenging missions, these H225Ms have been used for several exercises and humanitarian missions, including flood rescue and lifesaving operations. Together, they have accomplished 16,000 flight hours.