Mar 6, 2026 · Salus Aviation of New Zealand has ordered two Kawasaki BK117D-3 helicopters, the Japan-built Airbus H145D3 and latest model in the BK117 series, with deliveries scheduled for August 2026 and January 2027.
Dec 7, 2024 · Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan and Airbus Helicopters are celebrating five decades of partnership, which began with the German MBB Bk117, evolved through the Eurocopter EC145, and continues with the modern H145
Aug 26, 2024 · Salus Aviation, one of the largest operators in the Australasia region, has ordered a new 5-bladed Kawasaki BK117D3 to be leased as a rescue helicopter in New Zealand starting in 2026
Apr 22, 2024 · Kawasaki receives order for a H145 / BK117D3 from the Shizuoka City firefighting and disaster relief aviation unit. The new helicopter will be delivered in March 2026
Feb 9, 2024 · The Kawasaki production line in Japan delivered the third H145 / Bk117D3 to local operator Central Helicopter Service (CHS) . The helicopter was in air ambulance configuration and will be operated on behalf national agency Doctor-Heli