Two new AW189 helicopters customized by Finmeccanica were sourced to meet the requirements set out by the UK Ministry of Defense for the search and rescue operation, and will be deployed alongside ...

BIH currently operates a fleet of two AW189 SAR-configured helicopters, three S61 helicopters and one AS365 helicopter, performing various passenger and freight transport as well as hoist operations.

Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) chief executive officer Captain Norazman Mahmud said the helicopter - a Leonardo S.p.A AW189 - operated by the Fire and Rescue Department was conducting ...