Eurocopter Malaysia signs contract to upgrade Hornbill Skyways’ EC135 fleet

Eurocopter Malaysia signed a Fleet Upgrade and Retrofit contract for all the 5 units of EC135 belonging to Hornbill Skyways. In addition to retrofitting and upgrading works, the contract also provides for a transfer of technology, with works to be completed by June 2012. The Contract’s work scope involves upgrading 2 units of EC135 P2 to the EC135 P2e version, increasing its payload by 40kg to a maximum take-off weight of 2,950kg. It also includes the installation of inlet barrier filter (IBF) as well as the replacement and upgrading of the High Frequency system for all the 5 helicopters. The retrofit contract is valued at RM9 million (approximately 2.3 million euro).