Malaysia’s first of 11 A109 light observation helicopters achieved its first flight from AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy on 14 June. Ordered in October 2003 under a $75 million deal, the A109OHs will replace the Malaysian army’s Aerospatiale SA316 Alouette III utility helicopters, with deliveries to start late this year.

 

Source: Flight International