Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Two More Of The Helos Are In Final Production In Mielec
An S-70i Black Hawk helicopter has flown in Poland for the first
time, marking significant step for the helicopter line
being produced by Sikorsky Aircraft's company in Poland, PZL
Mielec.
S-70i Black Hawk
PZL Mielec is the final assembly center for the S-70i
helicopter, the newest Black Hawk variant, which is being produced
for the international market. The aircraft that flew in Poland
Monday is the second helicopter to be produced at PZL Mielec.
"The S-70i Black Hawk helicopter program has been executed
seamlessly and Sikorsky Aircraft celebrates this landmark moment,"
said Robert Mastronardi, S-70i Senior Program Manager, Sikorsky
Military Systems. "With each milestone our team was focused on
producing an exceptional and unique product, while continuing to
globalize our company. Today, we are witnessing the growth of a new
generation of internationally built Black Hawk helicopters ready to
serve world markets."
While the second aircraft in the new line begins to accumulate
production flight test hours, the first-ever S-70i recently
completed flight testing in the United States and is being fitted
out with options. The options that will be developed for the
aircraft will enable customers to perform missions such as
humanitarian relief, search and rescue, medical evacuation, command
and control, and armed patrol.
The next two aircraft in the program are in final assembly at
PZL Mielec, with a fifth aircraft slated to begin production in
December. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2011.
"For the employees of PZL Mielec, this first flight is the
culmination of exceptional coordination with Sikorsky and
dedication to our collective mission: to produce a remarkable new
helicopter and continue the tradition of aircraft performance
superiority," said Janusz Zakrecki, CEO of PZL Mielec. "Beyond PZL
Mielec, this milestone sends a much broader message: the new S-70i
Black Hawk helicopter is here."
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