Black Widow, June 20, 2023 - Camarillo, California - Black Widow Helicopters today announced the successful delivery of a Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopter to Trans Aero Ltd.
Kevin Shields, President of Trans Aero Ltd said “We are very pleased with the quality of work produced and the professionalism shown by Black Widow Helicopters on such a significant modernization project. Adding a second Black Hawk to our fleet is a significant event for us.”
The success of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to attack and suppress wildfires in their initial stage has spurred operators globally to evaluate this unique asset, both as a firefighting tool and a multi-mission aircraft for year-round utility and firefighting missions.
Alex Freidin, Vice President for the UH-60 Black Hawk Program at Black Widow Helicopters said “We are very pleased we could deliver this UH-60A+ Black Hawk to a legacy operator such as Trans Aero. Our ability to modernize U.S. Army BEST Program UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft to local and international customers is an excellent way for clients to quickly acquire a helicopter platform renowned for its reliability, high performance and multi-role versatility,”
“The delivery to Trans Aero of this exceptional and unique UH-60 Black Hawk product highlights the fact that we are witnessing the growth of a new generation of state-of-the-art modernized Black Hawk legacy helicopters ready to serve world markets”, Friedin continued.
The aircraft will be the second UH-60 Black Hawk in Trans Aero’s fleet which will support firefighting and utility operations.
“The UH-60 is proving to be a tremendous all-in-one aerial firefighting weapon, and this capability brings unmatched multi-mission capability to our fleet and to ultimately protect lives and property”, Shields continued.
In business for over 60 years, Trans Aero Ltd. is a Colorado-based helicopter operator. Its main focuses are in the fields of aeromedical, wildland firefighting, government contracts, and utility operations.
Kevin Shields, President of Trans Aero Ltd said “We are very pleased with the quality of work produced and the professionalism shown by Black Widow Helicopters on such a significant modernization project. Adding a second Black Hawk to our fleet is a significant event for us.”
The success of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to attack and suppress wildfires in their initial stage has spurred operators globally to evaluate this unique asset, both as a firefighting tool and a multi-mission aircraft for year-round utility and firefighting missions.
Alex Freidin, Vice President for the UH-60 Black Hawk Program at Black Widow Helicopters said “We are very pleased we could deliver this UH-60A+ Black Hawk to a legacy operator such as Trans Aero. Our ability to modernize U.S. Army BEST Program UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft to local and international customers is an excellent way for clients to quickly acquire a helicopter platform renowned for its reliability, high performance and multi-role versatility,”
“The delivery to Trans Aero of this exceptional and unique UH-60 Black Hawk product highlights the fact that we are witnessing the growth of a new generation of state-of-the-art modernized Black Hawk legacy helicopters ready to serve world markets”, Friedin continued.
The aircraft will be the second UH-60 Black Hawk in Trans Aero’s fleet which will support firefighting and utility operations.
“The UH-60 is proving to be a tremendous all-in-one aerial firefighting weapon, and this capability brings unmatched multi-mission capability to our fleet and to ultimately protect lives and property”, Shields continued.
In business for over 60 years, Trans Aero Ltd. is a Colorado-based helicopter operator. Its main focuses are in the fields of aeromedical, wildland firefighting, government contracts, and utility operations.
UH-60A Black Hawk N609TA ( Trans Aero Helicopter Services )
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