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Second AW139 Helicopter Arrives at Kuching Air Base to Strengthen Air Operations in East Malaysia

KUCHING, January 20, 2025 – The second AW139 helicopter (M104-05) has successfully arrived at Kuching Air Base for operations under the No. 3 Squadron detachment. This AW139 helicopter is part of the mobility assets utilized by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) under a leasing arrangement with the Government Operate, Company Own and Maintain (GOCOM) concept, provided by Weststar Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd.

With the addition of four new AW139 helicopters at Kuching Air Base, RMAF’s operational capabilities in East Malaysia will be significantly enhanced. These helicopters will support various missions, including Air Logistic Support and Resupply Flights, Military and Civil Communication Flights, Helicopter Insertion Extraction (HIE), Freefall, Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC), Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC), Body Evacuation (BODEVAC), Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR), and Deck Landing operations.

The official reception ceremony for the second AW139 helicopter (M104-05) was officiated by Kuching Air Base Commander, Colonel Yusrizal bin Zain RMAF, at the No. 3 Squadron detachment hangar. The aircraft was piloted by Weststar Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd. (WASSB) Captain Anuar bin Sungkanah alongside No. 3 Squadron Executive Officer, Major Mohd Izzat bin Zakaria RMAF. Assisting in the flight was No. 3 Squadron Chief Air Quartermaster, Warrant Officer I Hong Kim Soon.

The arrival of these AW139 helicopters marks a significant step in enhancing the air force’s rapid deployment and operational readiness in East Malaysia, further strengthening national defense and disaster response efforts.

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KUCHING, 20 Januari 2025 – Pesawat kedua AW 139 (M104-05) selamat tiba di Pangkalan Udara Kuching bagi pengoperasian di detasmen No 3 Skuadron. Helikopter AW 139 ini merupakan aset mobiliti yang digunakan oleh TUDM melalui kaedah sewaan menggunakan konsep Government Operate, Company Own and Maintain (GOCOM) dari pihak Weststar Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd.

Dengan penambahan 4 buah pesawat baru AW 139 ini di Pangkalan Udara Kuching nanti, ia dapat meningkatkan keupayaan TUDM di Malaysia Timur dalam melaksanakan operasi seperti Air Logistic Support and Resupply Flight, Military and Civil Communication Flight, Helicopter Insertion Extraction (HIE), Freefall, Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC), Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC), Body Evacuation (BODEVAC), Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) dan Deck Landing.

Majlis Penerimaan Pesawat Kedua AW 139 (M104-05) telah disempurnakan oleh Komander Pangkalan Udara Kuching, Kol Yusrizal bin Zain TUDM di Hangar detasmen No 3 Skuadron. Pesawat tersebut telah diterbangkan oleh Juruterbang Weststar Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd. (WASSB), Capt Anuar bin Sungkanah dan Pegawai Eksekutif No 3 Skuadron, Mej Mohd Izzat bin Zakaria TUDM. Turut membantu dalam penerbangan tersebut Ketua Kuartermaster Udara No 3 Skuadron, PW U I Hong Kim Soon.

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