S-70i™ Black Hawk debuts at MSPO Exhibition in Poland
Source: Sikorsky, 8 Sep, 10
The S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopter, the international variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter, is on public display for the first time. Built at PZL Mielec, Sikorsky Aircraft’s company in Poland, the aircraft will be on static display at the MSPO exhibition through Sept. 9. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). The [...]
Poland: Swidnik employees turn against AgustaWestland parent
Source: ilsole24ore, 29 Jul, 10
Employee relations at AgustaWestland’s Polish plant in Swidnik are at a low after 500 redundancies were reported. Employees are pointing to a union agreement which safeguarded jbos for six years after AW parent Finmeccanica bought the plant
Terma to protect Polish helicopters
Source: Terma, 16 Jul, 10
This week, Terma signed a contract with the Polish Defense for the supply of self-protection equipment for 22 Polish helicopters. In many ways, the contract with a total value of a three-digit million figure is a milestone. To date, this is the largest contract on self-protection equipment which Terma has entered into. Further, it is [...]
First S-70i™ Black Hawk takes to the air in Poland
Source: Sikorsky, 2 Jul, 10
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. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). Aircraft 0001, the first in the new product line, was built at [...]
AgustaWestland group company signs 10 year partnership with Pilatus Aircraft
Source: Pilatus Aircraft, 5 Apr, 10
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is pleased to announce its partnership with PZL Swidnik S.A. for the assembly of PC-12 fuselage and wing cells. Following in-depth and extremely detailed assessments of various suppliers, Pilatus is confident that PZL Swidnik S.A. will prove to be a partner capable of meeting the highest standards of quality, and one with [...]
First S-70i™ Helicopter Fully Assembled at Sikorsky Facility in Poland
Source: Sikorsky, 15 Mar, 10
MIELEC, Poland, March 15, 2010 – Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and PZL Mielec, its company in Poland, today announced the completion of final assembly on the first S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopter, an international variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter. This new international variant is the first BLACK HAWK helicopter assembled in Europe using a global supply [...]
Polish Air Force VIP Flight Mi-8 due to arrive at UK Museum this week
Source: The Helicopter Museum, 30 Jan, 10
The Helicopter Museum have put out the following advance notice:- A Russian Mil Mi-8 transport helicopter, once used by the Polish Air Force VIP Flight is due to arrive at The Helicopter Museum for permanent display next Friday (5th February) for unloading on the Saturday Morning (Starting circa 9am). Much used by military and civil [...]
Poland suspends all air ambulance flights
Source: Polskie Radio, 27 Jan, 10
Poland’s Helicopter Emergency Medical Service has suspended all flights because of contaminated fuel.
First S-70i Nears Completion at Sikorsky’s Mielec Facility in Poland
Source: Sikorsky, 19 Jan, 10
The first S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopter, an international variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter, is nearing completion on the assembly line at PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. company in Poland. The progress of the first international BLACK HAWK variant signals the launch of a new helicopter in the Sikorsky product line. Sikorsky Aircraft is [...]
Sikorsky Delivers First Aircraft With Polish-Built Cabin to U.S. Army
Source: Sikorsky, 1 Nov, 09
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced it has delivered the first aircraft with a cabin produced at PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky company in Poland. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
PZL-Swidnik Deliver 1000th Airframe To AgustaWestland
Source: AgustaWestland, 27 Oct, 09
AgustaWestland announced that Polish helicopter manufacturer PZL-Świdnik delivered the 1,000th fuselage to AgustaWestland during an official ceremony held today in Świdnik, marking 13 years of successful co-operation between the two companies
Nine NATO countries sign declaration of intent for Mi-17 helicopter initiative
Source: ISRIA, 27 Oct, 09
The Declaration of Intent was signed by the Czech Republic, Albania, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey and the UK. This will provide the necessary political mandate to start mitigating critical utility helicopter shortfalls, particularly in the conduct of ISAF operations in Afghanistan.
Eurocopter delivers the first of 23 EC135s to Poland’s Health Ministry
Source: Eurocopter, 10 Sep, 09
The Polish Ministry of Health took delivery today in Warsaw of the first of 23 EC135 helicopters ordered from Eurocopter in June 2008. This on-time delivery represents a major step in Poland’s efforts to modernize its Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), as the country will be operating the world’s most popular new-generation EMS helicopter.
Final Assembly for S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter Begins at PZL Mielec
Source: Rotorhub, 2 Sep, 09
The production marks the beginning of a new helicopter in the Sikorsky product line, an international variant of the Black Hawk helicopter.
First S-70iTM Joined at PZL Mielec; Milestone Marks Historic Moment for Sikorsky
Source: Sikorsky, 15 Jun, 09
AgustaWestland May Cancel Fuselage Sub-Contract With PZL After Being Dropped As Potential Buyer
Source: Warsaw Business Journal, 19 Feb, 09
“AgustaWestland is looking for potential suppliers of fuselages, which could take over production from PZL Świdnik if the plant is sold to a non-strategic investor,” said Matthew Harvey, director of AgustaWestland’s Polish office.
Poland’s Ministry of Health orders 23 Eurocopter EC135s for Nationwide Emergency Medical Services
Source: Eurocopter, 30 Jun, 08
Poland’s Ministry of Health orders 23 Eurocopter EC135s for Nationwide Emergency Medical Services
PZL-Swidnik Deliver 200th AW139 Airframe
Source: AgustaWestland, 9 Jun, 08
PZL-Swidnik Deliver 200th AW139 Airframe
Eurocopter signs Distributorship Agreement with Heli Invest in Poland
Source: Eurocopter, 9 May, 08
Eurocopter signs Distributorship Agreement with Heli Invest in Poland
