On 14 May
2013,
Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced plans for the conversion of BSP's Sikorsky S-92 into
search and rescue (SAR) modifications,[10] this became operational in
2014.[6] On 17 June 2013, two
AgustaWestland AW139 were delivered to BSP after the contract was awarded six months earlier.[6][11] On 18 April
2017, Sikorsky recognised BSP for 50 years of service since the mid-1950s with five
Sikorsky S-55, in which is the first product from the company to be used.[12] On 27 May
2019, a milestone was set by Siti Saffawana for being the first Bruneian
commander of the BSP Search and Rescue Department.[13] It was unveild in January
2024, that BSP acquired a new Sikorsky S-92 (V8-BSP).[14]
Notable aircraft
Some aircraft which have been used or present on this airfield:
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