The H145 has proved to be an excellent workhorse for Microflite's multi-mission operations, and a second five-bladed unit will join the fleet in coming months. The operator also has an H135 and H145 on order.

Christian Venzal moves to the Australia and New Zealand region from Airbus Helicopters' headquarters in France, bringing with him over 30 years of aviation industry experience.

The H145 will enhance the Western Australian Police Force's capability to respond to emergencies, while becoming the first law enforcement jurisdiction in the southern hemisphere to operate two five-bladed H145s.