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 The Indonesian Air Force has ordered eight 
			  additional twin-engine multirole Airbus H225M helicopters as part 
			  of the country’s fleet-strengthening initiative for a combat 
			  search and rescue-capable fleet. Under the agreement between the 
			  Indonesian Ministry of Defence and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) 
			  (PTDI), the 11-ton combat-proven helicopters will be delivered to 
			  the Air Force upon reassembly and completion of the mission 
			  equipment outfitting and customisation by PTDI at its facility in 
			  Bandung, Indonesia. The additional helicopters will join the air 
			  force’s existing fleet of six H225Ms to perform similar combat 
			  search and rescue missions.   “We welcome Indonesia’s selection 
			  of our H225M helicopters for their expanding fleet. The H225M is a 
			  combat-proven helicopter that is well regarded by military 
			  customers worldwide, and Indonesia’s additional order speaks 
			  strongly of their confidence in Airbus’ helicopters,” said Ben 
			  Bridge, Executive Vice President, Global Business of Airbus 
			  Helicopters. “Indonesia continues to play a vital role in Airbus 
			  Helicopters’ global industrial footprint. With a trusted partner 
			  in PTDI, we stand ready to support the availability of Indonesia’s 
			  fleet.” The H225M is currently in service across the 
			  globe with 88 helicopters delivered to-date. It recently surpassed 
			  the 100,000 flight hour milestone, following its first delivery to 
			  the French Air Force in 2006. A 
			  member of the multi-role Super Puma family of helicopters, this 
			  military variant is currently operational in France, Brazil, 
			  Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, and has recently been 
			  ordered by Hungary, Kuwait and Singapore.
 
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