Kawasaki Gets Order for Two BK117 D-3 Helicopters from Salus Aviation
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has signed a contract with Salus Aviation for two H145//BK117 D-3 helicopters, with deliveries scheduled for August 2026 and January 2027.
- 2
- 43
- August 2026 and January 2027
What Happened
Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced a contract with New Zealand-based Salus Aviation to supply two H145//BK117 D-3 helicopters. The aircraft represent the first delivery of the model to the Oceania region and bring the cumulative order total for the BK117 D-3 to 43 units, including international sales. The companies previously signed a Framework Agreement in November 2025 to cooperate on sales and maintenance of the BK117 series.
Kawasaki and Salus sign a Framework Agreement for sales and maintenance cooperation of the BK117 series.
First H145//BK117 D-3 helicopter scheduled for delivery.
Second H145//BK117 D-3 helicopter scheduled for delivery.
43units
Includes this order of two helicopters.
Why this matters
This order is the first BK117 D-3 delivery to Oceania and brings cumulative orders for the model to 43 units, strengthening Kawasaki's presence in the region through a partnership with Salus for sales and maintenance cooperation.
Terms in This Story
- MTOW
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: the maximum weight at which an aircraft is certified to take off, including fuel, crew, and payload.
- MRO
- Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul: services that keep aircraft in safe and operational condition.
- Framework Agreement
- A preliminary agreement that sets the terms for future contracts, often outlining cooperation areas like sales and maintenance.
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