<p>PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) Bombardier CL-415MP amphibious aircraft has clocked 10,000 flight hours since entering service in 2009, marking a milestone in its operational history.
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency's Bombardier CL-415MP amphibious aircraft reached 10,000 flight hours since entering service in 2009, earning recognition from De Havilland Canada. The milestone highlights the aircraft's role in maritime surveillance, search and rescue, and humanitarian operations.
- The CL-415MP aircraft, registered M71-01, began operations on January 23, 2009, at Subang Maritime Air Station.
- The aircraft participated in major missions including Ops Daulat, the MH370 search, and the Orkim Harmony tanker search.
- MMEA delivered its first AW189 helicopter on August 13 as part of a four-aircraft acquisition for enforcement and SAR.
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PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency's (MMEA) Bombardier CL-415MP amphibious aircraft has clocked 10,000 flight hours since entering service in 2009, marking a milestone in its operational history.
The aircraft, registration number M71-01 (MSN 2068), received recognition from De Havilland Canada for the achievement, which was highlighted at the Home Ministry's monthly assembly today.
The CL-415 was developed by Canadair from its earlier CL-215 amphibious aircraft design and introduced in 1994. De Havilland Canada now holds the type certificates for the CL-415 and other Canadair aerial firefighting aircraft, and provides support to their operators.
In a statement, MMEA said the aircraft began operations on Jan 23, 2009, and is operated by the Amphibious Squadron based at the Subang Maritime Air Station. Tasking includes maritime surveillance, search and rescue (SAR), and humanitarian operations.
