Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to Indonesia's Derazona Helicopters, marking Southeast Asia's inaugural entry of the next‑generation medium twin. The multi‑mission aircraft will support offshore energy work and utility tasks, and also be configured for commercial passenger transportation.
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The handover signals Airbus's regional penetration as it continues to ramp H160 production — the OEM is targeting increased output after more than 50 H160s entered service and a planned production uplift to meet demand (see ramp H160 output to 60 per year).
Deployment for offshore energy, utility and passenger roles continues the H160's multi‑mission adoption following mission‑specific configurations such as H160 firefighting and EMS adaptations (see H160 firefighting and H160 EMS configurations).
Regional support investment matters for operators: Airbus's establishment of a Western Australia distribution platform highlights growing aftermarket and spares capability in the Asia‑Pacific that underpins sustainable H160 operations (see Western Australia distribution platform).
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(ES) Derazona Helicopters becomes the first Southeast Asian energy operator of the Airbus H160 • actualidadaeroespacial.com
(FR) Airbus Helicopters delivers first H160 in Indonesia for the oil & gas sector • Le Journal de l’Aviation
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