KUALA LUMPUR: Airbus Helicopters is looking to increase its market share steadily over the next five years, particularly on the military front in Malaysia, underpinned by the growing demand in the country.
"This is where Airbus’s combat-proven multi-role H225M model helicopter is best suited for a wide range of mission requirements,” he told reporters during the media briefing on the overview of Airbus Helicopters’s presence and market in Malaysia today. "We see significant growth in the offshore civil helicopter and military segments, driven either by fleet replacement or additional mission,” he said.
He noted that H225M today is contracted by ten military forces worldwide, with over 170 units delivered, over 40 units on order, and another 50 units supporting governmental agencies on search-and-rescue missions.Additionally, De Pascal said that under Budget 2024, funding was allocated for the Royal Malaysian Air Force to acquire 12 helicopters.