Aircraft
Heli-One Secures Upgrade of Malaysia’s S-61 Fleet
It will work with local MRO AIROD to provide a glass cockpit for these venerable medium-lift helicopters.
The old cockpits of Malaysia’s S-61A-4s, top, will be upgraded by AIROD and MRO partner Heli-One. Bottom, an illustration by AIROD of the envisioned cockpit upgrade. (Photos: Chris Pocock)
The old cockpits of Malaysia’s S-61A-4s, top, will be upgraded by AIROD and MRO partner Heli-One. Bottom, an illustration by AIROD of the envisioned cockpit upgrade. (Photos: Chris Pocock)

Airod, Malaysia’s government-owned maintenance, repair and overhaul group, announced signature of a contract with Heli-One (Norway) for the glass cockpit upgrade of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) fleet of Sikorsky S-61A-4s. The medium-lift helicopters are now more than 40 years old, and Airod expects the work to extend their lifespan “for at least another 15 years.” Heli-One is a subsidiary of CHC Helicopters and claims to be the world’s largest independent helicopter MRO, with facilities in Canada, Poland and the U.S., as well as Norway.


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