Derazona to be Asia’s first H160 operator for oil and gas

AIRBUS Helicopters has secured an H160 order from Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, launching this new rotorcraft in the country’s oil-and-gas sector. The multi-mission H160 will play an important role in the expansion plans of the Indonesian operator for oil and gas, offshore, utility and commercialpassenger transportation.

With 68 patents, the innovative H160 is the world’s most technologically advanced helicopter, designed with the passenger’s safety and comfort in mind. The design features an unprecedented suite of pilot aids, delivered through its Helionix avionics, which substantially reduces crew workload and decreases the risk of pilot error.

The aircraft has been designed to comply with the demanding conditions of oil-and-gas operations. The aircraft’s compact size will be an added advantage to landing on oil platforms. Powered by Safran Helicopter Engines’ latest Arrano engines, the H160 enjoys a 15-percent reduction in fuel burn, contributing immediately to reducing emissions. The Blue Edge blades and the

The Derazona H160 helicopter is a game-changer, setting new standards for safety, performance, comfort and design.

n largest shrouded Fenestron tail rotor ensure low sound levels and deliver high-end performance at the same time.

Capable of addressing key missions from offshore transportation, private and business aviation, aeromedical services, and search and rescue as well as other public service missions, the inherent flexibility of the H160 will suit all kinds of operations around the world.

“We are very impressed by the performance of the H160,” said Ramadi Widyardiono, business development manager of Derazona Helicopters.