Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter 'Kawasaki') announced today that it has signed a contract with Salus Aviation (AW) Ltd. (hereinafter 'Salus'), based in New Zealand, for the supply of two H145//BK117 D-3 (hereinafter 'BK117 D-3') helicopters, the latest model in the BK117 helicopter series. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in August 2026 and January 2027 respectively.
This order represents the first BK117 D-3 delivery to the Oceania region and brings Kawasaki's cumulative order total for the model to 43 units (the second and third units for the international market).
Prior to this order, Kawasaki and Salus signed a Framework Agreement (FA) for sales and maintenance cooperation of the BK117 series on November 19, 2025. Salus has been a long-standing partner of Kawasaki and possesses extensive expertise in BK117 series operations and maintenance, as well as a broad network across Oceania and other regions. The company provides maintenance and aircraft leasing service for the BK117 series aircraft operating in these areas.
Under this FA, the two companies aim to strengthen the sales structure for the BK117 series in Oceania and other regions, and expand the after-sales support network, including Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and training services. By providing an integrated solution -from aircraft sales to operational support and maintenance- Kawasaki and Salus aim to enhance customer satisfaction in the Oceania region and contribute to safe, efficient, and high quality air transportation.
Main Specifications of the H145//BK117 D-3
Overall Length 13.54 m
Overall Width 1.73 m (Fuselage)
Overall Height 3.98 m
Seating Capacity 10(Standard)?12(Maximum)
MTOW 3,800 kg
Max Speed Approx. 263 km/h(at 5,000 ft, MTOW)
Range 723 km (Standard Tank, at 5,000 ft, MTOW)
Main Equipment Autopilot, GPS Map Display, HTAWS, etc.
MTOW refers to the total weight of the aircraft including fuel, crew, and passengers.
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