BERJAYA Air Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Berjaya Land, Bhd, has emerged the world’s first operator of the exclusive 10-seat VIP version of the ultra-modern ACH160 corporate helicopter.
Yesterday (Dec 23), the aviation arm of the Berjaya Group unveiled its purchase agreement of the ACH160 (where Malaysia became the launch customer) and H175 helicopters with Airbus Helicopters.
The purchase agreement was inked by Berjaya Land’s CEO Syed Ali Shahul Hameed and Airbus Helicopters Malaysia head of sales Laurent Cabrol.
The Airbus ACH160 is the premium version of the new H160 helicopter certified by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and sets a new benchmark in corporate transportation as the most technologically advanced helicopter in its class.
Laying claim to 68 patents as well as its range of stylish interiors including bespoke solutions, the ACH160 offers a smooth and quiet ride allied to the Helionix advanced digital avionics system, ensuring carefree handling and the highest level of safety, perfect for business and private aviation up to 10 persons.
Meanwhile, the Airbus H175 belongs to the super-medium class of helicopters, combining long range with smooth flight qualities.
It is designed to meet the most demanding requirements of oil and gas (O&G) industry, search-and-rescue (SAR), emergency medical and public services, offering new levels of comfort with the largest cabin in its class, as well as low in-flight vibration and noise levels.
This record-setting powerful rotorcraft provides highly cost-efficient service – with a capacity of up to 18 passengers – low fuel consumption and boasts increased flight safety and more versatility.
The helicopter complies with the latest CS29 airworthiness standards, with the O&G version incorporating all of the safety and mission recommendations of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP).
“These avant-garde helicopters will be a game changer and create a new business segment in the aviation industry of Malaysia,” commented Berjaya Corporation Bhd founder and chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun.
According to Syed Ali, the ACH160 and H175 are the best-in-class for Berjaya Land’s aviation business expansion to provide private helicopter charter services via Berjaya Air to address the needs of utility aircraft transportation services for offshore, commercial, public services and also the growing demand for luxury business and private travel in the country.
At the close of trading yesterday (Dec 23), Berjaya Land was unchanged at 22 sen with 124,000 shares traded, thus valuing the company at RM1.1 bil. – Dec 24, 2021
