Posted on 07/08/2010 3:57:37 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld
The first S-70iTM BLACK HAWK helicopter has successfully completed its first flight, officially launching an international variant and the newest Sikorsky Aircraft product to follow in the legacy of the BLACK HAWK helicopter.
Aircraft 0001, the first in the new product line, was built at PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky Aircraft company in Poland. PZL Mielec has been established as the hub of the S-70i program for international customers. The successful first flight of the S-70i aircraft took place on July 1 at the Sikorsky Development Flight Center.
"Aeronautical history was made with the first flight of the S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter. This aircraft has been designed and developed by an international team and is ready for the world market," said Debra A. Zampano, S-70i Senior Program Manager, International Military Programs.
"We weathered the challenges of any development program by collaborating with our partners in Poland and our global suppliers. The language of innovation is universal, and the success of this program is proof of that: We are celebrating a key milestone of first flight executed on time and flawlessly."
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Gotta see it
"As Sikorsky Aircraft continues to grow internationally, we recognize the significance of this new integration of manufacturing and supply chain activities as a major leap forward for our company
Not like we need any jobs here.
Mini-Hind?
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