UAE Airforce confirms $300 million BlackHawk deal

 

 

At the show the UAE Airforce displayed one of the previously delivered aircraft, which has been weaponised and fitted with the FLIR Systems Star SAFIRE stabilized, multi-sensor system.

 

Joseph Gigantelli, Sikorsky VP for Europe, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, said, “The new 40 UH-60M aircraft will be released  in February 2011 with deliveries running through 2013.” He added, “We have already sold into Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordon, Egypt, Bahrain and we will be looking at Kuwait and Qatar as well in the future.”

 

Phoenix Aviation UK also announced their GCAA Design Organisation Approval (DOA). The accreditation is the first of its kind in the region to target helicopters and small jets; Phoenix will be uniquely placed to offer design and installation of avionics and mission enhancing systems.   

 

Alastair MacGregor, director sales and business development commented, "We are delighted to have achieved this distinction and this will position us perfectly to offer an in country modification service direct to the operator."

 

Mr. Abdulla Abulhoul, CEO, Mediac Communications & Exhibitions LLC, organizers of the show said: “The first day of the show had an excellent turnout with some strong meetings held between key players in the industry. We’re looking forward to more great announcements and deals through the remainder of the show in all sectors.”

 

The Dubai Helishow, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, opened its doors yesterday at the Dubai Airport Expo Centre, and runs until the 4^th November.