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Indonesian Aerospace Orders Two SAR Dauphin Helicopters

Indonesian Aerospace Orders Two SAR Dauphin Helicopters
Signature ceremony in Paris where PTDI signed an order for two Dauphin helicopters from Airbus. From left to right: Mr Fabrice Rochereau, Vice-President of South East Asia & Pacific Sales and Customer Relations at Airbus Helicopters; Mr Budi Santoso, President Director of PT Dirgantara Indonesia; and Mr Yusuf Ateh, PTDI’s commissioner. Photo: Airbus.

Indonesian state-owned company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI, Indonesia Aerospace) ordered two AS365 N3+Dauphin helicopters from Airbus, the company said on Monday.The helicopters are meant to boost the search and rescue (SAR) capabilities of Indonesia. Airbus is expected to deliver the Dauphins within one year.Upon delivery, the helicopters will be reassembled, tested, qualified, and completed by PTDI, Airbus said. The Dauphins will also be customized by PTDI with mission equipment including hoists, flotation systems, direction finder, an electronic optical system, and…

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