KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 1 -- Weststar-GAP Aviation LDA, a joint venture between Timor GAP-Timor Gas Petroleo, EP, and Weststar Aviation Timor, Unipessoal, LDA, has signed a US$40 million (RM178.2 million) helicopter transportation services contract with Australian energy giant Santos NA (19-12) Pty Ltd.

Business Today reported that the agreement, which is set to begin on February 1, aims to support Santos' offshore operations in the Bayu-Undan region.

The joint venture, established in June 2020, has rapidly become a key player in Timor-Leste's aviation sector, combining Timor GAP's deep local knowledge with Weststar's established expertise in offshore aviation.

This contract, initially set for 12 months with options for two six-month extensio...