Salus, August 26, 2024 - Salus Aviation is pleased to announce the signing of a purchase agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) for the acquisition of an H145 / BK117D3 Helicopter.
The agreement was signed in Auckland in the presence of three senior executives from KHI, including Toshihiko Saito, Senior General Manager for Kawasaki Aerospace Products globally.
Greg Edmonds, Salus Aviation CEO, said “It was a great occasion to sign the agreement with Mr. Saito and to see our fleet replacement program get underway. It was an honor to have Mr. Saito, who oversees all Kawasaki Aerospace products, including commercial and defence helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, missile defence systems, and aircraft engines, visit our facilities and personally sign the agreement.”
The H145/BK117 D-3 is currently being manufactured at Kawasaki’s facility in Gifu, Japan, with an expected delivery date of early 2026.
This next-generation aircraft, equipped with a rescue hoist, will be available for lease shortly after its arrival in New Zealand. Salus Aviation has a strong history of leasing and maintaining helicopters worldwide, particularly within the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) sector.
“This addition to our lease fleet is the first aircraft in our BK117 fleet upgrade program,” Edmonds added. “Our staff is excited to work on this next-generation aircraft.”
About Salus Aviation Limited: Salus Aviation Limited is one of the largest General Aviation businesses in Australasia providing specialised services to our customers which include aircraft sales; component and engine overhaul; blade refurbishment; aircraft maintenance and part sales through its Oceania Aviation and HPN brands.
The agreement was signed in Auckland in the presence of three senior executives from KHI, including Toshihiko Saito, Senior General Manager for Kawasaki Aerospace Products globally.
Greg Edmonds, Salus Aviation CEO, said “It was a great occasion to sign the agreement with Mr. Saito and to see our fleet replacement program get underway. It was an honor to have Mr. Saito, who oversees all Kawasaki Aerospace products, including commercial and defence helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, missile defence systems, and aircraft engines, visit our facilities and personally sign the agreement.”
The H145/BK117 D-3 is currently being manufactured at Kawasaki’s facility in Gifu, Japan, with an expected delivery date of early 2026.
This next-generation aircraft, equipped with a rescue hoist, will be available for lease shortly after its arrival in New Zealand. Salus Aviation has a strong history of leasing and maintaining helicopters worldwide, particularly within the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) sector.
“This addition to our lease fleet is the first aircraft in our BK117 fleet upgrade program,” Edmonds added. “Our staff is excited to work on this next-generation aircraft.”
About Salus Aviation Limited: Salus Aviation Limited is one of the largest General Aviation businesses in Australasia providing specialised services to our customers which include aircraft sales; component and engine overhaul; blade refurbishment; aircraft maintenance and part sales through its Oceania Aviation and HPN brands.
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