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Sikorsky Aerospace Services Announces Multimillion-Dollar Contract to Upgrade Colombia BLACK HAWK Helicopters

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

November 4, 2008

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STRATFORD, Conn., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sikorsky Aerospace
Services, the aftermarket company of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., today
announced a multimillion- dollar contract to convert six Colombian Air
Force UH-60A BLACK HAWK helicopters into the more modern UH-60L
configuration. Two additional upgrade kits also are included in the
program. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
(NYSE: UTX).

The U.S. Army and Sikorsky Aerospace Services have performed A-to-L
conversions on U.S. Army BLACK HAWK helicopters. Colombia operates the
world’s third-largest BLACK HAWK helicopter fleet, and with this new
contract becomes the first international customer for the A-to-L conversion
program.

“As the BLACK HAWK helicopter manufacturer, Sikorsky is uniquely
qualified to do this work for governments around the world. We expect to
significantly grow this part of our Global Maintenance and Modifications
business,” said David Adler, President of Sikorsky Aerospace Services.

The A-to-L conversion program includes a T700-701D engine upgrade for
increased power and reliability, an enhanced main gearbox with increased
durability, new flight controls and wiring harnesses, and avionics and
instrument panel modifications. The Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance unit of
Sikorsky Aerospace Services will perform most of the work at its Chase
Field, Texas, facility. Sikorsky Aerospace Services’ Helicopter Support,
Inc. (H.S.I.) unit will procure the parts and manage the program.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader
in helicopter design, manufacture and service. Its Sikorsky Aerospace
Services business designs and applies advanced logistics and supply chain
solutions for commercial rotary, military rotary and fixed wing customers.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services comprises Derco Aerospace, Inc., Helicopter
Support, Inc., Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance, Composite Technology, Inc.,
and Sikorsky Aircraft Australia – Helitech, and offers complete aftermarket
support solutions globally.

Sikorsky Aircraft’s mission statement reflects the company’s long
commitment to safety and innovation: “We pioneer flight solutions that
bring people home everywhere… every time(TM).” More information is
available at the interactive http://www.sikorsky.com Web site.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides a
broad range of high technology products and support services to the
aerospace and building systems industries.

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