Sun, Feb 19, 2012
Two Companies Will Explore Service Opportunities For Black Hawk
Helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft and Mexican helicopter service provider ASESA
(Aeroservicios Especializados, S.A. de C.V.) have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore assembly and
service opportunities in support of Black Hawk helicopters.
Black Hawk File Photo
"The MOU marks another step in our commitment to support Black
Hawk aircraft operated by the Mexican military and Federal Police,"
said Steve Estill, Sikorsky Vice President for Mexico. "This
agreement will establish a working relationship with ASESA in
preparation for expected growth in Mexico, which could include
helicopter assembly, maintenance, repair and overhaul
work."
The Mexican Air Force, the Mexican Navy and Federal Police
currently operate 21 UH-60L and UH-60M Black Hawk aircraft acquired
since the mid 1990s. Fifteen of those aircraft have been acquired
since 2007. Sikorsky expects the Federal Police to take delivery of
another two UH-60M Black Hawk aircraft in early 2012. In September
2011, the State of Jalisco acquired an S-70i Black Hawk helicopter,
the first state government in Mexico to acquire the newest variant
of the world's most employed military utility aircraft.
"We couldn't be more pleased to have signed the MOU with
Sikorsky," said Humberto Lobo, president of ASESA. "We have a
strong interest in Sikorsky products both as it relates to our off
shore oil transport business as well as our aircraft services
businesses. We look forward to a long and productive relationship
with one of the best-known helicopter manufacturing companies in
the world. This action improves and enhances the program to develop
the Mexican Aeronautical Industry as a strategic provider of
products and services with a world class company."
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