Sikorsky has entered a deal to sell two S-76D helicopters to Indonesian charter firm Travira Air.
These are the first S-76Ds to be sold in Southeast Asia, with delivery planned for 2015, says Sikorsky.
The two helicopters will be used to support offshore oil operations.
Travira already operates eight S-76s. Its clients include Conoco Phillips, BP, BHP, Newmont Mining, Chevron and several other companies.
Source: Flight International
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