Berjaya Corporation Bhd founder and chairman Vincent Tan said the collaboration with Airbus marks Berjaya Group’s commitment to excellence for customers.

“These avant-garde helicopters will be a game-changer and create a new business segment in the aviation industry,” he said in a statement today.

The ACH160 is a premium version of the new H160 helicopter, which was certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

It sets a new benchmark in corporate transportation as the most technologically advanced helicopter in its class.

Berjaya Air will be Malaysia’s launch customer for the ACH160. In the aviation world, a launch customer is an airline that takes the first delivery of a new type of aircraft.

The purchase agreement was signed by B-Land chief executive officer Syed Ali Shahul Hameed and Airbus Helicopters Malaysia head of sales Laurent Cabrol.

The Airbus H175 belongs to the super-medium class of helicopters, combining long range with smooth flight qualities.

It is designed to meet the most demanding requirements of the oil and gas industry, search-and-rescue, emergency medical, and public services.

It also offers new levels of comfort with the largest cabin in its class, as well as low in-flight vibration and noise levels.