Weststar Aviation Services was deeply honoured to carry out the final journey of the late Padre Domingus Maubere, a revered priest and one of Timor-Leste’s most respected figures in the nation’s struggle for independence.  In a solemn tribute, his remains were flown aboard a Weststar AW189 helicopter from his hometown in Letefoho, Ermera, to Ailoklaran,…

Weststar Aviation Services marked a powerful presence at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025 with two significant milestones including advancing Malaysia’s aviation industry and strengthening global partnerships.   The company hosted the official document exchange ceremony with Leonardo for the purchase of 28 helicopters, reinforcing its fleet expansion and operational excellence. Additionally, Weststar…

Weststar Aviation Services marked a memorable start at MYExpo 2025 in Dili, where its exhibition booth welcomed a series of distinguished guests and industry leaders.   Among the honored visitors were Mr. Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, Vice Prime Minister of Timor Leste,H.E. Dato' Amarjit Singh Sarjit Singh, Ambassador of Malaysia and H.E. Wan Hadfi Latif, Ambassador of…

Weststar Aviation Services’ receipt of the "10 Years of Excellence" award at the International Petroleum Corp’s HSE Forum for Operational Partners marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing journey toward safety leadership. This accolade not only recognizes a decade of exemplary safety performance but also celebrates the strong collaborative relationship Weststar has cultivated with…

Weststar Aviation Services’ CEO, Datuk Ts. Wan Hasmar Azim Wan Hassan, along with Safety & Quality Assurance General Manager, Mr. Ts. Azeem Laikar, participated in the HeliOffshore 2025 Annual Conference held in Athens, Greece, from April 23 to 25 2025.   The three-day event brought together industry leaders from across the globe to tackle critical safety…

Weststar Aviation Indonesia’s Balikpapan Base recently marked a significant milestone by successfully completing a specialized training session on the Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). This cutting-edge system is integral to modern helicopter operations, as it continuously records and monitors the condition of critical systems and components, thereby enhancing aircraft safety and maintenance efficiency.   The…

Zakariah Zainodin stands as a key pillar of Weststar Aviation’s maintenance excellence, serving as the Senior Maintenance Manager at No 3 Squadron, Butterworth Air Base. With a remarkable aviation career spanning over twenty years, Zakariah brings a wealth of technical expertise and proven leadership to the team.   His journey in aviation began as a Trainee…

Mr. Ahmad Rashide Mustapah, Head of Business Development and General Manager of Fleet Asset at Weststar Aviation Services, recently took part as a panelist at the Sarawak Aerospace Transformation Forum. The event, hosted by i-CATS University College and National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO), was held at the Raia Hotel and focused on the future…

Weststar Aviation’s Head of Business Development, Mr. Ahmad Rashide Mustapah, recently delivered a compelling presentation on "Intelligent and Immersive Systems for RMAF Airspace Management and Communications" at the Emerging Technologies Symposium 2025. The event was hosted by the Institut Kepakaran Kejuruteraan Pangkalan Udara Sendayan, serving as a platform for showcasing cutting-edge advancements in aerospace technology.  …

Weststar Aviation Services was honored to host the distinguished participants from the Malaysia Armed Forces Staff College (MAFSC) at Menara Weststar. This special visit provided an excellent opportunity for engagement and knowledge sharing between Weststar’s team and experienced military professionals.   At the Kuala Lumpur Headquarters (KLHQ), Weststar’s team had the privilege of presenting an in-depth…

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, the Weststar Aviation engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility campaign across all bases including KLHQ where the committee  would gather together to initiate the campaign.    Rumah Anak Yatim Al-Haq (HQ Initiative) – Together with Executive Director Syed Muhammad Azni Syed Azman, the CSR Committee gifted…

Weststar Aviation Services once again demonstrated its strong commitment to the community by organizing a series of meaningful Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) activities across its bases in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan.  Kuala Lumpur (Taman Melawati) – Weststar Aviation Services KLHQ partnered with the Taman Melawati Residents’ Association, Jalannegarakita, and Pandu Puteri from…