(NSI News Source Info) FARNBOROUGH, England- July 21, 2010: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced today that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) has become the launch customer for the new S-70iTM helicopter. The MOI signed a contract to acquire three of the latest model aircraft in the celebrated BLACK HAWK helicopter line, and has taken options to acquire 12 additional S-70i helicopters. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).Delivery of the first helicopter is scheduled for early 2011. The aircraft will perform transport, border protection and other missions.
“We are proud to announce the sales launch of the S-70i international BLACK HAWK to our valued customer, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior. The S-70i helicopter continues the legendary BLACK HAWK history of providing safe and reliable transportation for militaries around the world with exceptional value,” said Michael Ambrose, Vice President of international military programs at Sikorsky. “Sikorsky has a long and honored history with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the S-70i is the next exciting chapter in our relationship. We also look forward to further expanding this relationship in the years to come.”
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