17-Jun-2026Source: US DoD
Woodward Inc. Loves Park, Illinois, was awarded a $74,618,299 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery contract for the overhaul and upgrade of the common hydro mechanical unit for the T700 engine on UH-60 and AH-64 aircraft. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 26, 2029. Aviation Maintenance Enterprise, Logistics... Read more
3-Jun-2026Source: Odysight.ai
Odysight.ai® announced the successful completion of the first U.S. test flights of its AI visual sensing solution aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in partnership with XP Services in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The milestone marks the first U.S. deployment of Odysight.ai’s ruggedized AI visual sensing technology on an aircraft and the first installation of the Company’s solution... Read more
11-May-2026Source: US DoD
Woodward Inc. Loves Park, Illinois, was awarded a $74,618,299 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery contract for the overhaul and upgrade of the common hydro mechanical unit for the T700 engine on UH-60 and AH-64 aircraft. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 26, 2029. Aviation Maintenance Enterprise, Logistics... Read more
5-May-2026Source: Wisconsin National Guard
Wisconsin Army National Guard aviators conducted wildfire suppression training April 13, 2026, at Fort McCoy, honing their ability to respond to real-world fire emergencies using UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters equipped with Bambi buckets. Aircrews with the Madison-based 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment trained on the installation’s South Post, practicing water pickup and aerial drop techniques... Read more
15-Apr-2026Source: DoD
Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems, Stratford, Connecticut, has been awarded a $53,345,350 modification (P00362) to previously awarded contract FA862914C2403 for interim contractor support. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $6,450,545,515 from $6,427,118,822. Work will be performed at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed... Read more
15-Apr-2026Source: DoD
PCX Aerosystems-Manchester LLC, Manchester, Connecticut, was awarded a $9,001,828 firm-fixed-price contract for spares for connecting link, rig to support UH-60 helicopter requirements. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 2, 2031. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal,... Read more
11-Mar-2026Source: Helicopter Alliance
Helicopter Alliance has signed a five-year Framework Agreement with SAF Aerogroup for ten (10) UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. Four (4) UH-60L helicopters have been ordered from Helicopter Alliance’s subsidiary Ace Aeronautics, with deliveries beginning in Q4 2026. Starlite Aviation will begin operations for firefighting missions in partnership with Heli Company, a part of Helicopter Alliance... Read more
10-Mar-2026Source: Helicopter Alliance
Helicopter Alliance and Skyrise Leasing, an innovative new player in the aviation leasing sector, have announced the signing of a strategic acquisition agreement for 12 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027. This agreement marks a major step in expanding access to mission-driven leasing solutions across international markets and reinforces both... Read more
9-Mar-2026Source: Astronautics
Astronautics Corporation of America and WCF Aerospace have partnered to pursue a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Astronautics’ AFI4700 RoadRunner® electronic flight instrument (EFI) as a retrofit solution for Sikorsky UH-60 A/L Black Hawk helicopters. Certification is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The RoadRunner EFI STC is intended to... Read more
9-Mar-2026Source: Odysight.ai
Odysight.ai® Inc., a leader in AI/ML-driven visual sensing solutions for predictive and conditions-based maintenance (CBM+), today announced a partnership with XP Services that is expected to result in the first U.S.-based installation of its system on an aircraft this spring. The milestone marks a substantial step in the Company’s U.S. growth strategy and formally initiates... Read more
24-Feb-2026Source: Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. will supply the HDTS – Helmet Display and Tracking System – for the Israeli Air Force’s UH‑60 Black Hawk (“Yanshuf”) helicopter fleet, to enhance operational capabilities and flight safety. The HDTS is a lifesaving, operationally proven system that provides aircrews with advanced 3D Synthetic Vision Symbology (SVS) depicting terrain, obstacles and flight plan in... Read more
14-Jan-2026Source: HeliHub.com
There is a lot of rather frantic activity in the UK surrounding the NMH New Military Helicopter program. Having originally announced an interest in up to 44 helicopters to replace a variety of platforms (Puma, Bell 212, Bell 412 and Dauphin), a later revision bringing the number down to “22-30” ultimately led Airbus Helicopters withdrawing... Read more
22-Dec-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for support of foreign military sales (FMS) customers with UH-60A/L/M helicopter. The amount of this action is $43,612,272. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31,... Read more
22-Dec-2025Source: US DoD
Overhaul Support Services LLC, East Granby, Connecticut, was awarded a $19,470,104 firm-fixed-price contract for the overhaul of the left-and right-hand exhaust ducts for the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 25, 2030. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting... Read more
8-Dec-2025Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil) announces approval of 1000-gallon capacity for its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02584AK for the UH-60 Black Hawk Tsunami External Wildfire Suppression Tank. Recoil adds this expanded capacity approval to its wide-ranging list of existing international certifications. • FAA STC: SR02584AK • EASA 10084620 • Canada: SR02584AK • ANAC/Brazil: 2024S12-08 • Australia:... Read more
2-Dec-2025Source: US DoD
Overhaul Support Services LLC, East Granby, Connecticut, was awarded a $19,470,104 firm-fixed-price contract for the overhaul of the left-and right-hand exhaust ducts for the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 25, 2030. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting... Read more
19-Nov-2025Source: Helicopter Alliance
Helicopter Alliance and Skyrise Leasing, an innovative new player in the aviation leasing sector, have announced the signing of a strategic acquisition agreement for 12 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027. This agreement marks a major step in expanding access to mission-driven leasing solutions across international markets and reinforces both... Read more
13-Nov-2025Source: Howell Instruments
Howell Instruments is proud to announce the successful completion of a critical flight test for the Howell UH-60 Avionics Suite. The flight test, conducted in partnership with Capitol Helicopters, marks a significant milestone in the path toward full certification. The test flight demonstrated the functionality, reliability, and advanced capabilities of Howell’s all-glass cockpit system, which... Read more
13-Oct-2025Source: Sikorsky
From concept to reality in 10 months, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has transformed a UH-60L Black Hawk® helicopter into the S-70UAS™ U-Hawk™, a versatile autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that has 25% more cargo space than a typical Black Hawk. Sikorsky replaced the cockpit section with actuated clamshell doors and ramp, and swapped... Read more
7-Oct-2025Source: US Coast Guard
The Coast Guard recently completed contract actions aimed at accelerating delivery of new MH-60 medium-range recovery helicopters and HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft and expanding mission capabilities of the expanded aviation fleet. On Sept. 8, the Coast Guard placed a $14.3 million order for delivery of 13 General Electric T700 engines for its MH-60 helicopter fleet. On... Read more
3-Oct-2025Source: US DoD
Simmonds Precision Products Inc., Vergennes, Vermont, was awarded an $11,666,143 firm-fixed-price contract for the overhaul of electromechanical actuators for the UH-60 Blackhawk. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 11, 2030. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal,... Read more
29-Sep-2025Source: US DoD
Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., Windsor Locks, Connecticut, was awarded a $9,157,747 firm-fixed-price contract for the maintenance and overhaul of flight control computers for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The amount of this action is $9,157,747. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated... Read more
20-Jun-2025Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), proudly announces U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of its Tsunami Internal AFSS 790-gallon tank for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters. U.S.-based Recoil’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR12058AK for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters represents the only carbon... Read more
26-May-2025Source: US Army
Imagine a future where a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot, mid-flight, loses consciousness, and an onboard automated system reads the pilot’s vitals and autonomously flies the aircraft back safely, even alerting a medical crew to be at the airfield ready to treat the incapacitated pilot. A groundbreaking fusion joining autonomous flight and operational monitoring of pilots’... Read more
8-May-2025Source: Korean Air
Korean Air has been selected as the preferred bidder to conduct performance upgrade program for the UH-60 helicopter, a key asset in the Republic of Korea armed forces. Korean Air Aerospace Division participated in the bid as part of a consortium with LIG Nex1 and Collins Aerospace, and received notification of its selection as the... Read more
25-Apr-2025Source: Trakka Systems
Trakka Systems is proud to announce that Rain, a pioneering company in autonomous aerial wildfire suppression, has officially signed an agreement to integrate the TrakkaCam® TC-300-R multispectral camera system into a UH-60 helicopter operated by Brothers Air Support. The deal was finalized at VERTICON 2025, one of the premier global trade shows for the vertical... Read more
14-Apr-2025Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), the US-based designer of the world’s most advanced rotorcraft aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), recently completed key steps toward approval of its Internal AFSS tank for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopter. Kentucky-based Recoil achieved industry-leading performance benchmarks during its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight test, reinforcing already heavy hours flown... Read more
28-Mar-2025
Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Duckworth, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to be here today to discuss the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) preliminary report on the midair collision of PSA Airlines flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter that occurred in January, near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport,... Read more
21-Mar-2025Source: Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has received an $80 million contract to upgrade the avionics system of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters for the H-60M MOSA Avionics Architecture Solution program. The upgrade will feature Mosarc®, Collins’ family of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-compliant products, and will streamline technology integration for a complex and rapidly... Read more
17-Mar-2025Source: Helitak
Helitak Fire fighting Equipment, a leading manufacturer of advanced aerial fire fighting systems, is proud to announce the opening of a second production facility in Camarillo, California. Previously serving as a service center and parts distribution hub for North American customers, the facility will now begin manufacturing the UH-60 Fire Tank model number FT4500. This... Read more
14-Mar-2025Source: Rotortrade
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, has signed a strategic agreement with Helicopter Alliance A.S., a Czech-based aviation holding company whose member companies specialize in the modernization and operation of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. Under the agreement, Rotortrade has been mandated to market and sell UH-60 Black Hawks from Helicopter Alliance’s fleet across Africa, the Middle East,... Read more
12-Mar-2025Source: GPMS
GPMS International, the leader in next-generation Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), is thrilled to announce that Trans Aero Ltd., a premier helicopter operator, has purchased two Foresight MX HUMS systems for their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in Trans Aero’s commitment to maximizing aircraft availability, safety, and cost efficiency... Read more
12-Mar-2025Source: Recoil Aerospace
Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil), designer of the world’s most advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), proudly announces U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of its Tsunami AFSS tank system for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters. U.S.-based Recoil’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02584AK for the UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopter represents the only carbon fiber... Read more
6-Mar-2025Source: GPMS
GPMS International, the leader in advanced Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS), is proud to announce that Capitol Helicopters is investing in Foresight MX across its fleet of Bell 407, Bell 412, Bell 429, and UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft. This investment underscores Capitol Helicopters’ dedication to safety, reliability, and cost sustainability while adapting to evolving customer requirements.... Read more
5-Mar-2025Source: US DoD
Airtronics LLC, Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $7,941,037 firm-fixed-price contract for the overhaul of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter modulating valves. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 27, 2030. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is... Read more
18-Feb-2025Source: S.A.F.E. Structure Designs
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs, a leader in the design and manufacturing of creative and customizable solutions for Department of Defense, has been awarded a $3.5 million contract to supply a full wrap-around custom maintenance platform for the UH-60 Black Hawk Sikorsky helicopter for the U.S. Army National Guard. This contract will cover 10 different locations across... Read more
16-Jan-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Canada is enhancing its border security measures, deploying Black Hawk helicopters and drones to monitor the U.S.-Canada border, announced Public Safety Minister David McGuinty. The RCMP has finalized a contract for Black Hawk helicopters, with two models becoming operational this week. In addition to helicopters, 60 new drones will patrol the border, and the government... Read more
2-Jan-2025Source: KULR
KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) (the “Company” or “KULR”), a leader in advanced thermal management and vibration reduction solutions, is pleased to announce its active collaboration with the U.S. Army to plan an in-depth evaluation of the KULR VIBE system for vibration reduction and optimal balance on AH-64E Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk... Read more
29-Nov-2024Source: US DoD
Aerospace Maintenance Solutions LLC,* Solon, Ohio, was awarded an $11,592,723 firm-fixed-price contract for overhaul and upgrade of the control indicator for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 27, 2029. U.S. Army... Read more
19-Nov-2024Source: PJ Helicopters
GPMS International announced that it has completed delivery of a new order of Foresight MX HUMS to PJ Helicopters. With these deliveries, PJ nears completion of HUMS installations for all their UH-60 Utility Hawks and further expands the monitoring of their Bell 407s. “Our communities, customers, and team benefited from another fire season with our... Read more
3-Oct-2024Source: US DoD
Simmonds Precision Products Inc., Vergennes, Vermont, was awarded a $45,949,918 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance and overhaul of the Data Analysis Control for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 29, 2029. Army... Read more
2-Oct-2024Source: Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was awarded a $52,596,409 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance and overhaul of UH-60 Black Hawk components. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 24, 2029. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama,... Read more
26-Sep-2024Source: GPMS International
GPMS International announced that The Aerotech Group, South Australia’s largest privately owned aviation operator, has secured a fleet order of Foresight MX for all their UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft “We’ve been using Foresight MX for several months now, and we’ve been very impressed by the capabilities and support we’ve received from GPMS,” said Chris Boyd, CEO... Read more
25-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Grimes Aerospace Co., Urbana, Ohio, was awarded a $9,217,435 firm-fixed-price contract for searchlights for UH-60 aircraft. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 18, 2029. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity... Read more
11-Jul-2024Source: CCC
CCC is pleased to announce it was awarded a 5-year indefinite quantity contract by the United States Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) for aircraft parts to be delivered by Magellan Aerospace. The components for Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will be supplied to the aviation branch of the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation). Headquartered... Read more
31-May-2024Source: GPMS
GPMS International announced today that The Aerotech Group, South Australia’s largest privately owned aviation operator, has completed installation of Foresight MX HUMS on one of their UH-60 Black Hawks. Additionally, Aerotech has placed a follow-on order with options for additional aircraft. Based in Adelaide, Aerotech operates a fleet of fixed and rotary aircraft performing agricultural,... Read more
21-May-2024Source: Panterra Heli Support
Panterra Heli Support, announced that the company acquired a newly repurposed Blackhawk helicopter modified for firefighting and utility work. Dallas Avionics equipped the new tactical equipment that was installed at Ace Aeronautics, Guntersville AL. “This aircraft is available for purchase or possible lease,” said Vice President of Sales and Business Development Adrienne Robinson. “This aircraft... Read more
20-May-2024Source: Air Industries Group
Air Industries Group (“Air Industries”) (NYSE American: AIRI), a leading manufacturer of precision assemblies and components for large aerospace and defense prime contractors, today announced it has received orders, from two customers, aggregating $8.2 million, for components used on UH-60 Black Hawk and H-92 Super Hawk helicopters. Mr. Lou Melluzzo, CEO of Air Industries, commented:... Read more
11-Mar-2024Source: Coulson Aviation
Coulson Aviation is pleased to announce its partnership with Kawak Aviation to launch a modern, upgraded, and more cost-effective Firefighting Black Hawk aircraft platform. The world’s largest aerial firefighting company that designs, manufactures, installs, and operates aircraft, Coulson is leading the innovative charge for the proven UH-60-based firefighting aircraft to help ensure a safe solution... Read more
1-Mar-2024Source: Pickering Aviation
Pickering Aviation and Aveo Engineering are excited to announce a strategic partnership to advance lighting, imaging, and display of vital, mission-specific information, greatly benefiting UH-60 and S70 operations. Pickering Aviation will provide OEM-level installation and training of Aveo’s remarkable product line of lighting, sensors, cameras, and displays for the UH-60 and S-70 Black Hawk platforms.... Read more
28-Feb-2024Source: Ace Aeronautics
Ace Aeronautics and Mint Turbines have signed a partnership agreement aimed at building worldwide support for the Legacy Black Hawk Fleet that has been acquired through the US Army Black Hawk Exchange and Sales Transaction Program (BEST). The partnership will focus on the team’s ability to perform repair and refurbishment to the airframe and powerplant, as well... Read more
27-Feb-2024Source: UK MoD
The next stage of the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) Programme has been announced by the Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge, today. The NMH Programme is an initiative to acquire a modern medium-lift support helicopter, which will deliver up to five rotary wing requirements using a single aircraft-type. This means that the platform will be... Read more
21-Feb-2024Source: Avidyne
Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated avionics systems announced that the Colombian Army has selected IFD550 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems for their fleet of UH1-H, UH-1N, MI-17, and UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters as part of their Avionics Standardization Program. A portion of the fleet has been upgraded and operationalized in 2023 and the second phase of installations... Read more
8-Feb-2024Source: First Aviation Services
First Aviation Services Inc. announced a major expansion of their support for the UH-60 Black Hawk and its derivates by integrating the resources of the company’s individual subsidiaries to provide the industry’s most comprehensive set of aftermarket solutions. Currently, First Aviation subsidiaries provide in-house maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) for the UH-60 Black Hawk main... Read more
9-Nov-2023Source: Nuevo León
In order to strengthen public security and the armor of Nuevo León, Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda presented the new “Black Hawk” helicopter, which adds to the eight aircraft that the Civil Force already had. At Police Field No. 1 of the Civil Force in Escobedo, García Sepúlveda highlighted that this helicopter represents the symbol... Read more
6-Nov-2023Source: US National Guard
The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group recognized 22 helicopter pilots and flight crewmembers Friday for their roles in completing seven search and rescue missions from 2018-2023. “Today we recognize the professionalism and selfless service of Idaho Army National Guard aircrews who have conducted life-saving rescue missions,” said Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, adjutant general... Read more
18-Oct-2023Source: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace announced the acceptance of the first two T901-GE-900 flight test engines to the U.S. Army which will support the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Competitive Prototype program. The next-generation rotorcraft engines – which will power the U.S. Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache and FARA – were officially accepted by the Defense Contract... Read more
29-Sep-2023Source: US DoD
Honeywell International Inc., Tempe, Arizona, was awarded a $95,035,166 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance and overhaul of UH-60 Black Hawk starters. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2028. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is... Read more
14-Sep-2023Source: Lockheed Martin
This week at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition, Lockheed Martin announced its intention to participate in the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement. It outlined its team of UK partners and the benefits of choosing the advanced, Sikorsky Black Hawk® helicopter to replace the UK’s aging mixed medium... Read more
30-Aug-2023Source: US Army
The rotor blades of the MEDEVAC helicopters never stopped spinning as the Army Reserve Aviation Command’s UH/HH-60 Black Hawks climbed to new heights and led the third iteration of the fast-paced joint operation known as Mountain Medic 2023 last week. Soaring against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the exercise aimed at improving and reenforcing... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: US Army
The rotor blades of the MEDEVAC helicopters never stopped spinning as the Army Reserve Aviation Command’s UH/HH-60 Black Hawks climbed to new heights and led the third iteration of the fast-paced joint operation known as Mountain Medic 2023 last week. Soaring against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the exercise aimed at improving and reenforcing... Read more
2-Aug-2023Source: Black Widow Helicopters
Black Widow Helicopters, a provider of cutting-edge aerial firefighting and utility mission aircraft, has solidified its commitment to excellence with a significant multi-product order from Aerometals, a precision aerospace manufacturing company. The order includes 25 engine inlet barrier filter (IBF) for the Airbus H125 platform, along with 22 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) parts manufacturer approval... Read more
24-Jul-2023Source: HeliHub.com
There have been recent reports that the UK Ministry of Defence has reduced the number of helicopters they will be procuring under their New Military Helicopter (NMH) program. These news items were quoting Lenny Brown, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters UK saying at the recent Royal International Air Tattoo that the number is now “25... Read more
19-Jun-2023Source: Wisconsin National Guard
UH-60 Black Hawks operated by a Wisconsin National Guard crews conducted training May 5 near the Medical Simulation Training Center at Fort McCoy to support an operation that was part of a medical exercise called Operation Ouija. The Black Hawks were performing a simulated tail-to-tail transfer with C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Air Force Reserve’s... Read more
15-Jun-2023Source: US National Guard
Employers of Wyoming Army National Guard Soldiers had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the experience of being a guard member firsthand during the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Boss Lift on June 2. The event, hosted by Wyoming Army National Guard in Cheyenne, Wyo., showcased various activities, including flights in a UH-60... Read more
9-Jun-2023Source: US Air Force
Over 60 service members from approximately ten units across the Air Force Reserve, Minnesota National Guard, Wisconsin National Guard and the Royal Canadian Air Force, participated in a joint training exercise aboard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and a C-17 Globemaster III across two states in early May. The multi-stop integrated mission involved evacuating simulated patients... Read more
17-May-2023
Staff Sgt. Zackery Leist, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his MWD, Bulit, flew out of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to Camp Atterbury, Indiana, May 2 to participate in Guardian Response 23, a joint service military and multi-component exercise focused on domestic disaster response. The exercise... Read more
13-Apr-2023Source: AT Systems
AT Systems, LLC. announced today that the company has received an airworthiness release (AWR) in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 70-62 for the ATS electronic helmet mounted degraded visual environment (DVE) hood on UH-60A/L/V and UH/ HH60M. The AT System DVE visor was designed, developed, and manufactured by current and former United States Army-trained standardization... Read more
11-Apr-2023Source: Rain Industries
Rain Industries, a leader in automated rapid initial wildfire suppression, has added the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk to its list of supported aircraft, demonstrating the ability to remotely command the aircraft via satellite link from a central command center. This milestone event showcases early steps towards a network of automated aircraft capable of rapidly responding... Read more
28-Mar-2023Source: US DoD
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Owego, New York, is awarded a $29,582,165 firm-fixed-price modification (P00024) to an order (N0001920F0350) against a previously-issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This modification exercises options to procure 228 Generation 3i/5i mission computers (MCs) (210 for the Navy, 11 for the government of Australia, 4 for the government of Saudi... Read more
7-Mar-2023Source: Flight Data Systems
Flight Data Systems, a leading provider of end-to-end flight data solutions and services for business, military, commercial, and rotorcraft segments of aviation, today announced the selection of the SENTRYTM Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) and Modular Acquisition Unit (MAU) by Arista Aviation, an MRO facility for commercial and military rotorcraft. The SENTRY CVFDR and... Read more
3-Mar-2023Source: REB Technologies
REB Technologies Inc. “REBTECH” in February completed their latest FAA STC for Night Vision Lighting. This one involves a UH-60A for aircraft owner HeliStream Inc. in Costa Mesa, California. This is the first of two aircraft under contract with HeliStream, the second being a Bell 205 which has already started main component production at the REBTECH... Read more
23-Feb-2023Source: HeliHub.com
The Official Twitter of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released this image showing a Black Hawk with Ukraine military roundels The blue and silver features in the colour scheme of this aircraft would suggest that it was previously on the FAA register as N60FW and was the... Read more
23-Jan-2023Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), delivered its 5,000th “Hawk” variant helicopter, a U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk. The iconic aircraft will continue to support medium-lift requirements for the U.S. military and international operators for decades into the future. “Sikorsky, as a company, has been forged by the Black Hawk,” said Sikorsky President Paul... Read more
6-Dec-2022Source: California National Guard
California National Guard’s first Hmong UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 1 Ge Xiong rode as the Grand Marshall of the Central Valley’s Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2022. This year marked the 103rd anniversary of Fresno’s recognition of its veterans and military members. Although Xiong is frequently described as humble by... Read more
