The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has ordered four Leonardo AW189 helicopters to augment the three already in service in its search and rescue (SAR) capacity.
‘The AW189s will provide a major boost to safely and effectively extend the patrol and search reach over sea as well as persistence during the mission,’ notes Leonardo.
The manufacturer adds: ‘Leonardo continues to play a major role in the Malaysian helicopter market, expanding its presence and increasing its capabilities through a continued plan of investment and industrial cooperation with Malaysian Aerospace industry’. This includes an AW189 Full Flight Simulator which is expected to be operational this year at Leonardo’s training academy in Malaysia.
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