Sikorsky, PZL Mielec and PGZ Ink New Agreement For BLACK HAWK Co-Operation
Sikorsky and its subsidiary PZL Mielec have signed a memorandum of understanding with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), one of the largest defence groups in Europe, under which PGZ companies would have significant involvement in the S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopter programme if Sikorsky and PZL Mielec are selected by the Polish government to provide a fleet of multirole helicopters.
The agreement, signed by Nathalie Previte, Vice President, Sikorsky Strategy and Business Development, Arkadiusz Siwko, PGZ President, and Janusz Zakrecki, President & General Director of PZL Mielec, underpins Lockeed Martin’s position as a trusted partner for Poland’s national defence. It has the potential to extend Lockheed Martin’s involvement with Polish industry to include PGZ companies in the development and test of armament solutions for international BLACK HAWK helicopters and the supply of components and assemblies for aircraft and other products manufactured by Sikorsky and PZL Mielec.
PGZ will support the positioning of the multi-role S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter in Poland as well as potential export markets in Central and Eastern Europe. The agreement is subject to a decision by Poland’s government to procure BLACK HAWK helicopters, which are produced at PZL Mielec.
“With PGZ as our strategic partner, we share a similar vision for innovation and growth of Polish industry,” said Previte. “Our commitment to Poland already runs deep with more than 1,560 employees at PZL Mielec and thousands more in our Polish supply chain sustained by BLACK HAWK helicopter production.”
“Today’s agreement improves our ability to win new orders in Poland as well across the Central and Eastern Europe region,” added Previte. “This will not only help provide security of employment for our existing workforce but also increase the potential for many new jobs through export sales.”
This week sees the international air show debut of an armed version of the S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter in Farnborough, UK.
In addition to signed agreement with Sikorsky and PZL Mielec, other Lockheed Martin businesses are currently in discussion with PGZ regarding involvement in numerous programmes spanning air, sea, air and missile defence, weapons and artillery systems and space.
Source: PZL Mielec
Share the post "Sikorsky, PZL Mielec and PGZ Ink New Agreement For BLACK HAWK Co-Operation"
Using Social Media Marketing for Hiring
2016 weren’t easy for airlines around the globe that continue to struggle with ways of finding pilots to fill cockpit seats. 2017 is expected to be an even more pressing year, as Boeing, Airbus and other manufacturers keep accelerating their production, while the already small pool of qualified FOs and PICs grows at a significantly slower pace....
Publishing or copying the content of AVIATION Times without a written electronic permission is strictly forbidden. If you have any information, tips, videos, photos or your press releases for us contact us at news@aviation-times.aero.
AVIATION TIMES © Copyright 2012 - 2025
